Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK Simple summary for Swanage This information comes from the UK Government. This document explains the key statistics presented on the UK Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard. It was last updated on Thursday, 23 March 2023.
Testing in Dorset Testing is where we do a test to see who has coronavirus. Some people are tested more than once. Between 16 March 2023 and 22 March 2023, there have been 2,286 tests. This shows a decrease of 35.3% compared to the previous 7 days. Cases in Dorset A confirmed case is someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. Between 12 March 2023 and 18 March 2023, 3 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of 50.0% compared to the previous 7 days. Vaccinations in Dorset Vaccines are given in several doses. 320,104 people had been given a first dose by the end of 22 March 2023. 310,933 people had been given a second dose by the end of 22 March 2023. 271,983 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of 22 March 2023. 159,794 people had been given an autumn booster by the end of 22 March 2023. Healthcare in South West Some people with coronavirus have to go into hospital. Between 14 March 2023 and 20 March 2023, 682 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows an increase of 8.8% compared to the previous 7 days. There were 663 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 22 March 2023. Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe. There were 8 coronavirus patients in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 22 March 2023. Deaths in South West Between 18 February 2023 and 24 February 2023, there have been 51 deaths with COVID-19 on the death certificate. This shows an increase of 37.8% compared to the previous 7 days.