Carlisle among twenty areas most at risk of coronavirus outbreaks

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Carlisle is one of 20 areas in England most at risk from a resurgence in coronavirus, ITV Border has confirmed.

The Observer newspaper first reported that Carlisle was listed on a document compiled by Public Health England, ranking the councils with the highest proportion of positive cases recorded between June 21 and July 4. 

Claire King, a consultant in public health at Cumbria County Council said the “small, but concerning rise in the number of COVID-19 infections” was a “powerful warning that people must not be complacent…” 

She stressed the rate of infection in Carlisle is still “very significantly below the rate which prompted local lockdown measures in Leicester” but warned that restrictions could be imposed if the infection rate continued to rise.

In the week ending July 3, there were 18 new cases per 100,000 residents in Carlisle. In England, there were 6 new cases per 100,000 residents. 

Cumbria County Council said the datte shoed that from July 1 to July 7, there were 21 positive coronavirus cases in Carlisle and 10 further positive cases across the rest of the country.

Claire King said the data was being updated daily and "monitored very closely."

Where can I get tested for coronavirus in Carlisle? 

Local testing is available in Carlisle at mobile testing units at Brunton Park on the following dates:

  • 14-15 July, 

  • 21-22 July

  • 28-29 July. 

Tests must be booked through national website.

A swab test can also be booked at the Penrith drive-through test centre via this website.

More information on the situation in Carlisle can be found here.