Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said there is no need to worry at present despite a surge in Covid-19 cases across the Liverpool City Region.
The Liverpool City Region's weekly covid infection rate has risen by three quarters, with some boroughs experiencing a weekly growth of more than 90%. According to the latest data from Public Health England, the LCR had 9,970 infections in the week ending March 13 - that's 4,290 more positive tests than the previous week.
The numbers have been raised by public health officials as a concern, with those yet to get their booster jab urged to do so immediately. Today the Health Secretary, Sajid Javid was on Merseyside, visiting St Helens Hospital to meet staff who have been delivering cancer services throughout the pandemic.
