Lowest COVID Alert Level for Swindon

Earlier this week the Government introduced a three tiered system of local 'COVID Alert Levels' in England.

Every area of England now falls into three categories – medium, high or very high, depending on the local rate of infection. As Swindon’s infection rate currently remains significantly below the average in England, it falls under the 'medium' alert level – which covers most of the country – and consists of the existing national measures which came into force on 25 September. 

The case rate in Swindon (as of 12 October) was 36 cases per 100,000, compared to the average case rate across the South West region of 59.1 per 100,000 and 136.9 per 100,000 for England as a whole. While this is positive, cases in Swindon have been increasing in recent weeks. Keeping the case rate down depends on each of us continuing to apply ‘Hands. Face. Space’:

• Hands – wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds
• Face – wear a face covering indoors where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet
• Space – stay two metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or one metre with extra precautions (such as wearing face coverings or increasing ventilation indoors)

It’s up to all of us to keep ourselves, our loved ones and the rest of the community safe.

Thank you for continuing to play your part.

Click here to find out more about the 'medium' alert level and what it means for you and your family.