UPDATED 28/02/2021 : COVID-19 news updates for High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire – February 2021
News updates on COVID-19 in High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire for February 2021.
Please note : This page is for February 2021, the figures for March 2021 can be viewed at the following link : COVID-19 news updates for High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire – March 2021.
The weekly rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population tested under Pillar 1 tests (those carried out in NHS laboratories) and Pillar 2 (testing by commercial partners of the mass-testing programme) for the upper-tier local authority of Buckinghamshire (only) is shown in the table below. Not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher.
Date Published |
Weekly rate of cases |
Thursday 25th February 2021 | 101.11 |
Thursday 18th February 2021 | 115.63 |
Thursday 11th February 2021 | 179.79 |
Thursday 4th February 2021 | 253.14 |
* Please Note : The figures given below include those identified with confirmed cases of Coronavirus by testing in all settings, i.e. both pillar 1 and pillar 2. The figures give the total number of people with at least one lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result since the start of the pandemic.
Not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher.
* The figures in red in the table below show the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic of people who had had a positive test result for COVID-19 and died within 28 days of the first positive test. The actual cause of death may not be COVID-19 in all cases. People who died from COVID-19 but had not tested positive are not included and people who died from COVID-19 more than 28 days after their first positive test are not included.
Previous news updates (i.e. January 2021) are available at the following link ‘COVID-19 news updates for High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire – January 2021‘.
Week Day | Date | Bucks Total |
Aylesbury Vale | Chiltern | South Bucks | Wycombe |
Sunday | 28th Feb 2021 | 30,115 (929) | 11,227 (320) | 4,105 (153) | 4,631 (165) | 10,152 (291) |
Saturday | 27th Feb 2021 | 30,071 (926) | 11,216 (319) | 4,101 (152) | 4,628 (165) | 10,126 (290) |
Friday | 26th Feb 2021 | 30,005 (926) | 11,190 (319) | 4,095 (152) | 4,625 (165) | 10,095 (290) |
Thursday | 25th Feb 2021 | 29,951 (921) | 11,170 (318) | 4,089 (151) | 4,619 (164) | 10,073 (288) |
Wednesday | 24th Feb 2021 | 29,860 (919) | 11,138 (316) | 4,076 (151) | 4,607 (164) | 10,039 (288) |
Tuesday | 23rd Feb 2021 | 29,796 (915) | 11,116 (315) | 4,071 (151) | 4,602 (164) | 10,007 (285) |
Monday | 22nd Feb 2021 | 29,748 (911) | 11,098 (314) | 4,068 (150) | 4,600 (164) | 9,982 (283) |
Sunday | 21st Feb 2021 | 29,675 (908) | 11,068 (314) | 4,055 (150) | 4,596 (162) | 9,956 (282) |
Saturday | 20th Feb 2021 | 29,556 (900) | 11,031 (310) | 4,040 (150) | 4,589 (161) | 9,896 (279) |
Friday | 19th Feb 2021 | 29,512 (893) | 11,017 (308) | 4,037 (149) | 4,580 (161) | 9,878 (275) |
Thursday | 18th Feb 2021 | 29,433 (887) | 10,990 (308) | 4,019 (149) | 4,568 (159) | 9,856 (271) |
Wednesday | 17th Feb 2021 | 29,330 (879) | 10,958 (304) | 4,012 (149) | 4,557 (159) | 9,803 (267) |
Tuesday | 16th Feb 2021 | 29,210 (866) | 10,920 (298) | 4,004 (148) | 4,541 (158) | 9,745 (262) |
Monday | 15th Feb 2021 | 29,119 (858) | 10,880 (294) | 3,991 (148) | 4,532 (156) | 9,716 (260) |
Sunday | 14th Feb 2021 | 29,051 (857) | 10,858 (293) | 3,979 (147) | 4,520 (156) | 9,694 (261) |
Saturday | 13th Feb 2021 | 28,991 (851) | 10,839 (292) | 3,973 (146) | 4,517 (156) | 9,662 (257) |
Friday | 12th Feb 2021 | 28,897 (845) | 10,801 (292) | 3,965 (145) | 4,505 (154) | 9,626 (254) |
Thursday | 11th Feb 2021 | 28,764 (837) | 10,755 (290) | 3,941 (144) | 4,487 (151) | 9,581 (252) |
Wednesday | 10th Feb 2021 | 28,677 (830) | 10,728 (288) | 3,932 (142) | 4,473 (150) | 9,544 (250) |
Tuesday | 9th Feb 2021 | 28,574 (820) | 10,679 (286) | 3,924 (140) | 4,466 (148) | 9,505 (246) |
Monday | 8th Feb 2021 | 28,468 (816) | 10,643 (286) | 3,913 (141) | 4,456 (145) | 9,456 (244) |
Sunday | 7th Feb 2021 | 28,350 (812) | 10,582 (284) | 3,892 (140) | 4,445 (145) | 9,431 (243) |
Saturday | 6th Feb 2021 | 28,187 (806) | 10,515 (284) | 3,872 (140) | 4,427 (141) | 9,373 (241) |
Friday | 5th Feb 2021 | 28,046 (793) | 10,463 (275) | 3,853 (140) | 4,406 (139) | 9,324 (239) |
Thursday | 4th Feb 2021 | 27,904 (785) | 10,409 (272) | 3,836 (138) | 4,386 (137) | 9,273 (238) |
Wednesday | 3rd Feb 2021 | 27,723 (776) | 10,337 (267) | 3,811 (138) | 4,370 (136) | 9,205 (235) |
Tuesday | 2nd Feb 2021 | 27,557 (759) | 10,279 (264) | 3,781 (133) | 4,358 (133) | 9,139 (229) |
Monday | 1st Feb 2021 | 27,423 (745) | 10,241 (257) | 3,771 (133) | 4,344 (130) | 9,067 (225) |
Sunday 28th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 44 to 30,115, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Sunday 28th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 3 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 929.
Saturday 27th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 66 to 30,071, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Saturday 27th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been no further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test remaining at 926.
Friday 26th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 54 to 30,005, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Friday 26th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 5 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 926.
Thursday 25th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 91 to 29,951, according to official figures published at 4.01pm on Thursday 25th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 2 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 921.
Wednesday 24th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 64 to 29,860, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Wednesday 24th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 4 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 919.
A case of the South African Covid-19 variant has been identified in the Wooburn Green area, the case is not linked to international air travel. Surge testing has been taking place in the Wooburn Green area. Further information can be found at the following link ‘South African Covid-19 variant found in Wooburn Green – Surge testing taking place‘.
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 48 to 29,796, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Tuesday 23rd February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 4 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 915.
Monday 22nd February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 73 to 29,748, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Monday 22nd February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 3 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 911.
Sunday 21st February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 119 to 29,675, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Sunday 21st February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 8 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 908.
Saturday 20th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 44 to 29,556, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Saturday 20th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 7 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 900.
Friday 19th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 79 to 29,512, according to official figures published at 4.06pm on Friday 19th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 6 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 893.
Thursday 18th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 103 to 29,433, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Thursday 18th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 8 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 887.
Wednesday 17th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 120 to 29,330, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Wednesday 17th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 13 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 879.
Tuesday 16th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 91 to 29,210, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Tuesday 16th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 8 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 866.
Monday 15th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 68 to 29,119, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Monday 15th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 1 further death related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 858.
Sunday 14th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 60 to 29,051, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Sunday 14th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 6 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 857.
Saturday 13th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 94 to 28,991, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Saturday 13th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 6 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 851.
Friday 12th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 133 to 28,897, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Friday 12th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 8 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 845.
Thursday 11th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 87 to 28,764, according to official figures published at 6.12pm on Thursday 11th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 7 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 837.
Wednesday 10th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 103 to 28,677, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Wednesday 10th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 10 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 830.
Tuesday 9th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 106 to 28,574, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Tuesday 9th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 4 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 820.
It has also been announce that rapid COVID-19 community testing is to launch in High Wycombe and Aylesbury. Further information can be found at the link here.
Monday 8th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 118 to 28,468, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Monday 8th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 4 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 816.
Sunday 7th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 163 to 28,350, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Sunday 7th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 6 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 812.
Saturday 6th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 141 to 28,187, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Saturday 6th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 13 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 806.
Friday 5th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 142 to 28,046, according to official figures published at 4.49pm on Friday 5th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 8 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 793.
Thursday 4th February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 181 to 27,904, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Thursday 4th February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 9 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 785.
Wednesday 3rd February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 166 to 27,723, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Wednesday 3rd February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 17 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 776.
Tuesday 2nd February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 134 to 27,557, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Tuesday 2nd February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 14 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 759.
Monday 1st February 2021
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire has increased by 141 to 27,423, according to official figures published at 4.00pm on Monday 1st February 2021. However not all those with the virus will have been tested so the actual figure may be higher. There have been 4 further deaths related to Covid-19 in Buckinghamshire with the total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test now standing at 745.
Previous news updates are available at the following link ‘COVID-19 news updates for High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire – January 2021‘.
*Source of article : Press releases from Buckinghamshire Council and Buckinghamshire NHS Healthcare Trust. The daily totals of confirmed COVID-19 cases are taken from Public Health England data. Further information about the data can be found at the following link https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/about.