No additional positive cases have been identified in the wider Craven Arms community.
Public Health England say there are now only two individuals at the Long Lane site who are having to self-isolate in line with the Government guidance after testing positive. They are expected to complete their period of self-isolation next week.
The majority of residents at Long Lane have now recovered and are free of infection, meaning they are able to leave the site.
Lee Chapman, a local Shropshire Councillor for Church Stretton and Craven Arms, and Chair of Shropshire’s Health and Wellbeing Board, added: “This has been a challenging time for the Craven Arms community, but I would like to express my sincere gratitude for their continued co-operation.
“I have nothing but admiration for the way people have pulled together and done their bit to help us stop the spread of the virus. People have followed the measures put in place to keep everyone safe, and many have taken up the offer of testing.
“Testing has been in place since 25 July and we have had no confirmed cases in the wider community.
“Shropshire Council, along with Public Health England and our NHS partners, and the police, responded quickly to the outbreak at Long Lane and it has allowed us to understand transmission and control the spread of infection.”
David Evans, a local Shropshire Councillor for Church Stretton and Craven Arms, said: “This hasn’t been easy everyone at Craven Arms, and I would like to praise their efforts in helping us contain the spread of the virus.
“We want everyone to enjoy everything our wonderful town has to offer. Our Shropshire Hills are part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and everyone who visits our community will be guaranteed a warm welcome. We still need people to do their part – it’s important to wash your hands, maintain social distancing and to wear a face covering to help protect others.”
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