First death since July in Moorlands
THE Staffordshire Moorlands has seen its first death with Covid-19 since July – according to the latest statistics from the government.
A total of 80 people who usually lived in the area have now died with the coronavirus mentioned on their death certificates since the start of the pandemic, according to figures released on Tuesday morning by the Office for National Statistics.
The latest death was recorded in the week ending September 18. Prior to that the last recorded death with coronavirus was in the week ending July 31.
Most of the Staffordshire Moorlands residents who have died with Covid-19 - a total of 57 - have done so in hospital.
Another 16 have died at care homes, three at home, one in a hospice, two in ‘other communal establishments’ and one ‘elsewhere’.
A total of 841 people from the Staffordshire Moorlands have died from all causes so far in 2020 - meaning coronavirus was listed on 9.51 per cent of death certificates issued by September 18.
Two areas of the Staffordshire Moorlands had three or more cases of coronavirus confirmed between September 18 and September 24.
Four cases were confirmed in the Leek South and Cheddleton MSOA between those dates.
Another five cases were also reported in the Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook and Caverswall MSOA.
GRATEFUL:
An invitation by a Leek church to support asylum seekers and refugees has received a great response.
For several years Trinity Church has supported – in different ways – a well established and valued organisation in Stoke-on-trent called ASHA, which receives no public funds and is totally reliant on grants and donations.
A spokeswoman said: “There was a great response to the request for donations for asylum seekers and Trinity is grateful for the support of the mayor, deputy mayor and county councillor and others who gave generously.
“Instead of the usual fresh harvest produce, we collect the non-perishable foods and other basic items that are most needed. We know that times are hard for many but whatever you can spare will be most appreciated.”
The church will be open today, 10am-noon to receive donations.