Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK

Simple summary for Corsham, Bowden Hill & Lacock

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 .

Testing in Wiltshire

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 2,773 tests. This shows a decrease of 11.9% compared to the previous 7 days.

Cases in Wiltshire

A confirmed case is someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.

Between 12 March 2023 and 18 March 2023, 5 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of 44.4% compared to the previous 7 days.

Vaccinations in Wiltshire

Vaccines are given in several doses.

424,031 people had been given a first dose by the end of 22 March 2023.

410,713 people had been given a second dose by the end of 22 March 2023.

349,417 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of 22 March 2023.

179,752 people had been given an autumn booster by the end of 22 March 2023.

Healthcare in Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Some people with coronavirus have to go into hospital.

Between 14 March 2023 and 20 March 2023, 37 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows an increase of 27.6% compared to the previous 7 days.

There were 30 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 0 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.