Bedford's Harpur ward records sharp rise in Covid cases in just seven days

Figures from Public Health England show a breakdown of new coronavirus cases in Bedford for the seven days up to August 19.

Four areas of the borough have experienced a significant rise in cases - Harpur, Bromham & Biddenham, Kempston North, and Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople.

In the space of a week, cases have gone from 28 to 46 in Harpur, from 28 to 38 in Bromham & Biddenham, from 14 to 26 in Kempston North, and from 29 to 41 in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople.

Here is a breakdown of the confirmed cases in the seven days to August 19:

Bromham & Biddenham - 38 cases

Brickhill - 16 cases

Castle & Kingsway - 25 cases

Cauldwell - 31 cases

Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh - 32 cases

De Parys - 23 cases

Elstow, Shortstown & Wixams - 43 cases

Goldington - 25 cases

Harpur - 46 cases

Harrold, Chellington & Turvey - 33 cases

Kempston Central & East - 13 cases

Kempston North - 26 cases

Kempston West & South - 34 cases

Kingsbrook - 21 cases

Newnham - 15 cases

Putnoe - 14 cases

Queen's Park - 13 cases

Riseley & Sharnbrook - 15 cases

Wootton & Stewartby - 31 cases

Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople - 41 cases

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