Confirmed coronavirus cases in Newark and Sherwood reaches 6,392 today (Thursday, February 18) as one district resident dies within 28 days of testing positive

Another 36 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Newark and Sherwood, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.

Ashfield 8,656 (up 44) Bassetlaw 7,143 (up 44) Broxtowe 6,423 (up 38) Gedling 7,344 (up 44) Mansfield 7,220 (up 43) Newark and Sherwood 6,392 (up 36) Rushcliffe 6,277 (up 17) Nottingham 28,279 (up 111) Nottinghamshire 49,455 (up 266).

In the last seven days there have been 315 positive cases recorded in Newark and Sherwood. This represents a slight increase.

In the latest 24-hour period, one new death in Newark and Sherwood was reported within 28 days of testing positive for the virus, according to the latest data. It takes the total to 186.

In total, the number of people vaccinated in the UK stands at 15,940,972 — the latest data.

According to the latest public data, 4,071,185 patients in the UK have tested positive and 118,933 people have died within 28 days of positive test.

Newark and Sherwood and Nottinghamshire — along with the whole country — remain in a third lockdown.

The latest restrictions are just as tough as those imposed in the first, March lockdown.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed schools will close and that exams this year will be cancelled.

He urged everyone to stay at home; work from home and avoid travel — unless absolutely necessary.

It comes after a surge in new infections across the country, following the identification of new strains of the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the country's covid-19 alert level has been moved up to five due to the risk of healthcare services becoming overwhelmed.

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