Reading records massive coronavirus cases spike in last 24 hours

A further 64 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the last 24 hours in Berkshire, according to new official figures released today (September 10).

All areas saw a rise in cases, bringing the number of positive tests to 3,906.

Reading, Berkshire saw 24 new positive tests recorded, with Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead both recording 13 new cases.

No further deaths have been recorded at hospitals in the county.

Across the UK, 14 new deaths have been confirmed meaning the total coronavirus related deaths now sits at 41,608.

A number of schools across the county have pupils self-isolating, including an entire class at a Reading primary school.

A Wokingham pub has also closed for a deep clean after a staff member tested positive.

So far across the UK, 358,138 have tested positive for coronavirus with 2,4919 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.

The figures for new cases and deaths do not include those from Northern Ireland and only represent those for Britain, according to the dashboard.

This is how the figures break down in terms of cases for each area of Berkshire:

Reading : 904 cases ( increase of 24)
Slough : 807 cases ( increase of 13)
Wokingham : 661 cases ( increase of two)
West Berkshire : 549 cases ( increase of four)
Windsor and Maidenhead: 541 cases (increase of 13)
Bracknell Forest : 442 cases ( increase of eight )

The total number of deaths at Berkshire NHS trusts remains at 574, as detailed below:

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 365
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust: 190
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: 20
Meanwhile, more changes have been made to the travel list by the Government.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Twitter: “Data shows we need to remove Portugal (minus the Azores and Madeira), Hungary, French Polynesia and Reunion from the Travel Corridor list to keep everyone safe.

“If you arrive in England from these destinations after 4am Saturday, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days.”

He added: “Through enhanced data we now have the capability to assess islands separate to their mainland countries. If you arrive in England from the Azores or Madeira, you will NOT need to self-isolate for 14 days.”