Across Birmingham, the number of cases decreased by 19 cases compared with last week.
Edgbaston is experiencing an outbreak at the moment, and this is being investigated by the HPR Team.
11 wards reported no new cases this week.
The wards with the highest case rates (cases per 100,000 residents) in the last week are:
- Edgbaston (104)
- Gravelly Hill (37)
- Highter's Heath (36)
- Alum Rock (33)
- Bartley Green (31)
- Moseley (28)
- Brandwood & Kings Heath (26)
- Shard End (24)
- Handsworth Wood (24)
- Holyhead (24)
Total cases fell in all age groups apart from the 0-19 year olds, which increased by 8, making this the age group with the most cases.
Cases fell slightly in the Asian and Black communities and rose slightly in the White and Mixed/Other groups.
14:49, 16 May 2021
by Peni Whelan