Back to school warning for families in Nuneaton as Covid case rates remain high

"Our students have missed out on so much learning...we must do all we can to avoid this happening again."

As the new school term begins and county COVID-19 cases remain high, Warwickshire County Council is urging residents to continue to take precautions around others, including those who have been vaccinated. 

At the time of writting, the Covid case rate in Nuneaton and Bedworth was at around 368 cases per 100,000 people. This figure has plateaued since mid August but remains high.

The council is asking people to keep washing hands, making sure rooms are ventilated, and getting tested regularly. They have also urged those who have not been vaccinated to come forward.

Cllr Margaret Bell, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care & Health, said:

“We want our residents to be safe and healthy and this means continuing to take steps to keep everyone as safe from COVID as possible. Remembering hands, face, space, fresh air will help to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID and other illnesses which typically spread at the start of a school term and as we move into Autumn."

Cllr Jeff Morgan, Portfolio Holder for Children, Families & Education added:

“I hope people will continue to follow health advice to stay safe and well. Our students have missed out on so much learning and so many social opportunities over the past 18 months and we must do all we can to avoid this happening again.  

“We are all looking forward to a new term and schools have been working hard getting ready to welcome children and young people back to classrooms. It is so important that Warwickshire communities keep working together to do the right thing to keep settings open and children and young people in education. The message is clear: keep taking regular tests, stay at home if you’re feeling unwell and get vaccinated if you are eligible.”