The people of Kenilworth and Warwickshire have been told this is "no time for complacency," despite best the news possible on fatality front.

Latest official figures have brought a welcome respite in the deadly march of the Covid-19 pandemic on Kenilworth and beyond.

No fatalities have been recorded across the whole of Warwickshire in the first two weeks of August after a "dreadful" previous two months.

However, Warwickshire county public health director Shade Agboola is urging the public "not to be complacent" in the aftermath of encouraging news.

"We've all made enormous sacrifices to keep the virus at bay but the pandemic is not over and as a community we all continue to have a role to play to re-double our efforts and protect each other.

"So please, let's continue to do the right thing.

"We need to be cautious and do things slightly differently to how we used to do them while the virus is still present and continues to pose a risk. This includes our businesses, who must enforce government advice.

"Continue to social distance, wear a face covering, especially when in public places such as on public transport or at the shops unless you are exempt, and wash your hands regularly, especially when you return home from outside.

"If you have symptoms, self-isolate immediately and book a test."

The 'no fatalities' were released in figures from the Office for National Statistics for the second week of this month with deaths registered up to August 22.

In the same period neighbouring Leicester reported three deaths (two in care homes and one in hospital) while Coventry recorded two fatalities, one in hospital and the other a care facility.

National statistics for the last 24 hours are also available and the UK has seen 1,048 new positive cases and 16 deaths.

The UK total recorded cases – up 7,748 in the last seven days – stands at 328,846 with fatalities on 41,465.

Globally the pandemic continues to surge – in terms of recorded cases – with nearly 25 million people who have tested positive for the virus. The death tally currently stands at 829,693.

The US passed another grim milestone today – six million confirmed cases – with 183,653 deaths.

Brazil (3.7m) and India (3.3m) have both passed the three million mark for cases.

Spain is seeing an uptick in new cases with more than 7,000 reported in one day. Cumulative cases, including the results from antibody tests on patients who may have already recovered, has reached 426,818, the highest level in western Europe.

Seven more deaths have also been recorded, bringing the overall toll to 28,971.