Covid infection rate plummets

COVID-19 infection rates in Rotherham have dropped dramatically in the last week, according to latest figures. 

Data published by NHS Digital showed Rotherham’s infection rate between August 17 to 23 was 4.9 per 100,000 people — a fall of 74 per cent compared to the previous week’s figure of 17.8.

Infection rates in nearby areas have also fallen over the same period. Barnsley had a rate of 7.7, Doncaster 3.2, and Sheffield 10.3.