An increase in Covid-19 case numbers in Cranleigh and other parts of the borough has prompted Surrey County Council to issue a plea to residents.

The latest data shows a significant rise in people testing positive for coronavirus in Woking and Waverley.

Ruth Hutchinson, Surrey’s Director of Public Health said:

Surrey residents have worked alongside us over the past few months to bring levels of Coronavirus down, and the overwhelming majority have listened to our advice and followed public health guidelines to help keep Surrey safe.

We are continually monitoring the data across the county, and we now need to ask residents in Woking and Waverley (Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh and all the surrounding areas) to help us stop the spread of the virus.

We are at a crucial point for Surrey and the rest of the country and we need to keep infection rates under control.

There are no shortcuts when it comes to protecting ourselves, our loved ones and the NHS. Keep washing your hands, wear face coverings when required, limit the number of households you are in contact with and don’t get together in groups of more than 6.

If you have become a bit more relaxed about social distancing over the summer then now is the time to make sure you are keeping your distance from people you don’t live with. It is one of the best ways to limit the spread of the virus.

The situation can change quickly, so we must act now. If we all follow the guidelines we still have the chance to get the situation in these areas under control and avoid any further restrictions.

If you have Coronavirus symptoms – a persistent cough, high fever, or a change in smell or taste – then you should book a test by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.co.uk/coronavirus. Slots are made available the evening before for morning appointments, and in the morning for afternoon appointments.

Preventative measures are the best way to avoid local lockdowns.

There are 47 cases per 100,000 people in Waverley during the latest week, from 26th September to 2nd October. The average area in England had 52.

In the latest week, there were 59 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Waverley.

In Cranleigh specifically, there were 5 cases in the latest week.