Coronavirus cases in Milton Keynes are 'comparatively low' compared to other places, says Milton Keynes Council.
This comes as the number of coronavirus cases in the UK has more than doubled in the past week with there being an average of 17,200 new cases per day.
According to a survey by the Office for National Statistics, the highest current rates of infection was among older teenagers and young adults - from school year 12 through to age 24 - where "rates have grown very rapidly in the most recent weeks".
Although cases in Milton Keynes have risen recently, the council has said that the city's number of cases is still "comparatively low".
In today's daily update, Cllr Pete Marland, Leader of Milton Keynes Council, said that 176 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the past two weeks taking the total number to 1,317 since the start of the pandemic (as of 8/10).
He also stated that this leaves Milton Keynes with 40.5 positive cases per 100,000 population which is lower than surrounding areas Bedford and Luton.
Cllr Marland admits that cases are "significantly higher" than last week but is "in line with national trends" concluding that "our rate is still comparatively low compared to other places."
The Leader of the council also addressed the current situation regarding coronavirus in schools, following the news that a local special needs school has closed for a deep clean after a person tested positive. He said: "The number of new cases in Milton Keynes schools has dropped. We're currently supporting seven schools where pupils or staff are isolating. Fewer than 1% of MK pupils are currently affected, and schools are providing remote learning where its required. Every precaution has been taken to limit the impact on education, but our priority is always safety."
