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Warning to care homes over virus case rises

Care homes in the Telford area are being warned they might want to restrict visits.

The warning has come from the borough's director of public health, Liz Noakes, after the number of cases per 100,000 people rose to 15.6 for the seven days to 7 September.

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Her letter to care homes said a “number of care homes” in the borough were being affected by infections in staff and residents.