Incidence of COVID-19 in Hastings

I've just checked on the up to date Government figures regarding the incidence of and number of deaths related to COVID-19 since March in the UK (population 66,650,000), and in Hastings (population 92,855). I apologize if this appears morbid, but I am a retired NHS professional, and I do believe it's good to be aware. Anyway...

Today, the total number of COVID-19 cases there have been in the UK is recorded as 1,629,657, and deaths 58,448; in Hastings 681 and 14 respectively (BBC).

To my maths: as a percentage, the incidence nationally has been 2.445% of the total population and in Hastings 0.733%, that is, the number of people in the UK overall that have contracted COVID-19 as a percentage is well over 3 times that in Hastings.

So far so good for Hastings folk, and regarding the mortality rate this is an even larger difference, people in the UK overall are well over 5 times as likely to die having contracted COVID-19, the percentages being 0.088% and 0.015% respectively.

It certainly is good, and healthy, to live in Hastings, so why are we in Tier 2? 

Whatever, carry on being careful folks, look after yourselves. 👍 

Covid-19 Cases in Hastings

The number of people with COVID-19 infection in Hastings is increasing, and has persistently increased since children and young adults returned to schools/college, but Hastings remains well below the national average thankfully. For example, there were 41 new cases in Hastings for the week 14-20 October, that is equivalent to 44 per 100,000, compared to the average of 123 per 100,000 in England. Also, recorded deaths of people in Hastings related to COVID-19 still remain at 11 since the outbreak began earlier in the year, which hasn't altered for a couple of months now (BBC).

Respect each other and stay safe folks!