Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK Simple summary for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly 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 Friday, 20 May 2022.
Testing in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Testing is where we do a test to see who has coronavirus. Some people are tested more than once. Between 13 May 2022 and 19 May 2022, there have been 19,112 tests. This shows a decrease of -15.4% compared to the previous 7 days. Cases in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly A confirmed case is someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. Between 14 May 2022 and 20 May 2022, 455 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of -21.1% compared to the previous 7 days. Vaccinations in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Vaccines are currently given in 3 doses. 464,465 people had been given a first dose by the end of 19 May 2022. 444,555 people had been given a second dose by the end of 19 May 2022. 370,299 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of 19 May 2022. Healthcare in Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Some people with coronavirus have to go into hospital. Between 9 May 2022 and 15 May 2022, 39 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows a decrease of -4.9% compared to the previous 7 days. There were 17 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 17 May 2022. Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe. There was 1 coronavirus patient in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 17 May 2022. Deaths in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Between 14 May 2022 and 20 May 2022, there have been 7 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows a decrease of -12.5% compared to the previous 7 days.