Havering COVID-19 Statistics - The London Borough Of Havering

Havering COVID-19 StatisticsThis report brings together information published elsewhere to provide residents witha clear statement about the coronavirus pandemic in Havering. It is updated weekly.New cases of coronavirusThe number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the UK is published each dayon the GOV.UK website1.The current situation in Havering – Week 13, ending 02 April 2021As of 02 April 2021, 26,597 Havering residents have tested positive for coronavirus.2Number of Havering residents testing positive for coronavirus each week from13 March 2020 to 02 April 5287392502687907930717945Number of -May17-Apr01-May03-Apr20-Mar06-Mar0From 2 July 2020 onwards, this website reported the results of testing in all settings and the data havebeen cleaned to remove duplicates. Previously, only pillar 1 data were shown. Pillar 1 comprises NHSand PHE labs testing NHS patients and staff, and care home residents and staff in new outbreaks; Pillar2 comprises commercial labs testing people in the community attending regional drive through centres,mobile testing units or requesting a home test and regular testing in care homes.2Prior to 12 May 2020, only NHS patients or people engaged in specific occupations could accesstesting, and many people do not develop symptoms and therefore do not know they should be tested;so many more people will actually have been infected.

64 cases were reported in the last week, a decrease of 17 cases compared to theprevious week. This equates to an incidence rate3 of 25 new cases/100,000 populationwhich is similar to London (26/100,000) but lower than the England average(38/100,000).Weekly rate of new cases per 100,000 population in Havering, London andEngland: September – 02 April 2021HaveringLondonEngland14001200Rate / Mar02-Apr0The number of new cases in Havering and in neighbouring areas began rising inSeptember before increasing dramatically during December. Rates stabilised over theChristmas period and then declined throughout January and into February. Theweekly rate of new cases has remained relatively static in March (at around37/100,000). Whilst this is a large decrease compared to December, it is higher thanrates seen in Summer 2020. It is therefore important that we continue to comply withthe current lockdown to suppress rates of infection even further.Latest weekly rates show all adjacent local authorities have rates above 15/100,000.Nationally, Doncaster (114/100,000) and Wakefield (110/100,000) have the highestrates.3Rates are used as a way of comparing the number of cases across different populations of differentsizes over a given period. In this instance, by calculating how many cases have been diagnosed forevery 100,000 people in Havering and other selected areas (number of cases / population size x100,000), we are able to compare the relative Covid-19 burden.

Number / rate of new cases in Havering, neighbouring areas, London andEngland: 20 March to 02 April 2021AreaHaveringBarking and DagenhamBasildonBrentwoodEpping ForestRedbridgeSouthend on seaThurrockLondonEnglandDoncasterWakefieldNumber of newcases in 379PopulationWeekly rate .5108.8The Office for National Statistics publishes an interactive map showing the rates ofnew confirmed cases at locality level. Rates are suppressed where there have beenfewer than 3 cases in a seven-day period. This is to protect the privacy of individualsand prevent disclosure.The ONS map currently shows most areas in Havering with a rate higher than10/100,000.

Positivity and rates of testingMore information about testing is now published at local authority level on the GOV.ukwebsite.Since May 2020, anyone with symptoms has been told to book a PCR test4. Positivityrate i.e. the % of PCR tests that test positive for coronavirus is another useful measureof the scale of new infections in the community.At New Year, more than 25% of all PCR tests of Havering residents were positive.The positivity rate has reduced since to 1.6% as at 31 March mirroring the fall in therate of new cases.NB. PHE advise that a positivity of 7.5% or greater is of concern. The decline seensince the New Year is good news but we must all continue to comply with the currentlockdown to suppress rates of infection even further.Weekly percentage of people testing positive (PCR test) in Havering: January to31 March 2021Havering Positivity % (PCR only)London Positivity % (PCR only)England Positivity % (PCR only)3025Positivity (%)20151050Early in January 18,000 PCRs tests per week were recorded for Havering residents.The number of PCR tests has reduced in the weeks since to 5,310 in the week endingthe 31 March as fewer people experience symptoms that might be coronavirus. Asimilar reduction has been seen across the country as a whole. It remains importantthat anyone with symptoms isolates immediately and books a test.4Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests go to a laboratory for testing. It can take a few days to receive the resultfrom these laboratory-based tests, however a positive result is very accurate for confirming coronavirus infection.

Between a quarter and a third of cases of coronavirus do not display symptoms andyet may be infectious. While lockdown lasts, anyone without symptoms who is unableto work from home is encouraged to regularly get a rapid community test using aLateral Flow Device5.Havering Council began providing residents with access to rapid community testingjust before Christmas and nearly 3,500 tests are now being done each week. This isin addition to testing undertaken by teaching and health and social care staff. Work tofurther increase participation in regular asymptomatic testing has begun which will bea crucial element in plans to identify and control outbreaks when lockdown is relaxed.As a result 23,773 Lateral Flow tests took place in Havering for the week ending 31March 2021, compared with 10,034 for the week ending 1st March 2021.Weekly number of people receiving a Lateral Flow Device Test (LFT) orPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in Havering: January to 31 March 2021Number of people in Havering who have had a LFT test the previous 7 daysNumber of people in Havering who have had a PCR test the previous 7 days4500040000Number of tests350003000025000200001500010000500005Lateral flow device tests (LFT) produce results in less than an hour without the need for processing by alaboratory.

NHS 111 COVID-19 related callsThe latest NHS Digital report, shows that NHS 111 or 999 calls made by Haveringresidents with potential COVID-19 symptoms rose steeply in early September andincreased again over the Christmas and New Year period. In January the number ofcalls has fallen back. Latest figures show 36 calls were made in the week ending 02April, a decrease of 2 calls compared to the previous week.6Number of calls made by Havering residents with potential COVID-19 symptomseach week from 5 June 2020 – 02 April 6135170201217300122Number of calls35016915340030738445006This data is based on potential COVID-19 symptoms reported by members of the public to NHSPathways through NHS 111 or 999 and 111 online, and is not based on the outcomes of tests forcoronavirus. This is not a count of people.

COVID-19 admissions at BHRUT HospitalsThe number of COVID-19 inpatients at BHRUT Hospitals began to rise in September2020 before increasing dramatically in January 2021. The number has fallen sincebut remains high. As of 03 April 2021, there are 26 inpatients with COVID-19.Number of COVID-19 inpatients at BHRUT hospitals August 2020 to 03 April eb27-Feb06-Mar13-Mar20-Mar27-Mar03-AprNumber of inpatients500

Deaths due to coronavirusThe Office for National Statistics publishes information regarding the number of deathswith COVID-19. The latest data (the week ending 19 March 2021) shows 2 COVID19 related deaths have occurred in Havering, a decrease of 5 from the previous week.In total the number of deaths in Havering due to COVID-19 is 915Number of COVID-19 related deaths each week from 29 March 20 to 19 March 17 20-MarNumber of deaths62

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccineThe NHS in England is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 50and over, or otherwise at risk of developing severe illness following an infection andfrontline health or social care workers. Vaccine uptake data is now published forHavering, East London, London and England and can be accessed at NHS.uk.The latest data for the period 8 December 2020 to 28 March 2021 shows over 55% ofthe population in Havering have had their first dose of the vaccine which is higher thanthe average for East London and London but slightly lower than the national average.

Number and percentage of people vaccinated in London and England: 8 December to 28 March 2021Age groupNumber to be vaccinated7HaveringNumber Vaccinated with 1 dose% Vaccinated with 1 doseNumber to be vaccinatedEastLondon8Number Vaccinated with 1 dose% Vaccinated with 1 doseNumber to be vaccinatedLondonNumber Vaccinated with 1 dose% Vaccinated with 1 dose750-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980 ,78625,915,02257.77%23,819,123Number Vaccinated with 1 dose6,333,134% Vaccinated with 1 dose26.59%Number to be vaccinatedEngland16-49Population source - Office for National Statistics mid-2019 estimates of the populationEast London Health and Care Partnership consists of eight boroughs in the North East of London: Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, City ofLondon, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest.8

ImplicationsAs from 5 January 2021 the government introduced a National Lockdown, requiringeveryone to stay at home except for specific purposes. On 22 February the plan foreasing these restrictions and exiting the National Lockdown was announced.Although falling, the number of coronavirus cases in Havering and across the countryremains high. It is therefore essential to adhere to government restrictions to reducethe spread of the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. Further details on the nationallockdown and the plan for restrictions to be eased is available at GOV.UK.In addition, everyone must adopt three simple actions to protect ourselves and eachother: Wash hands keep washing your hands regularly Cover face wear a face covering in enclosed spaces Make space stay at least 2 metres apart - or 1 metre with a face covering orother precautionsAnd comply with the expectations of NHS test and trace: If you develop symptoms, you must isolate immediately and get tested as soonas possible (other members of your household must also isolate pending theoutcome of your test) If you test positive, you must continue to isolate for a minimum of 10 days, and until symptomfree (other members of the household must isolate for 10 daysunless they develop symptoms at which point they should requesttesting) and share information with the NHS test and trace service whenthey get in touch so that your close contacts don’t inadvertentlyspread the infection further.New detailed guidance for households with possible or confirmed infection is availableon the GOV.UK websiteVisit the Council website for more information on how you can do your bit and tell uswhat you’re doing to keep your community safe.The Council is supporting residents by working with partners to remove barriers totesting, particularly for those who do not have access to a car; and improve theeffectiveness of contact tracing arrangements.Please note:The data presented here are as shown on the specified website on the date given.They may be subject to amendment by PHE or ONS at a later date.Further information will be added to this page as it becomes publicly available.Contact PHI@havering.gov.uk for further information and previous data.Last Updated: 06 April 2021.

Havering, East London, London and England and can be accessed at NHS.uk. The latest data for the period 8 December 2020 to 7 March 2021 shows uptake in Havering is higher than the average for East London and London and close to the national average.