Confirmed coronavirus cases in Newark and Sherwood reaches 6,928 today (Wednesday, March 17) | Updated: 08:54, 17 March 2021 Another 6 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Newark and Sherwood, according to the latest figures from Public Health England. Ashfield 9,317 (up 12) Bassetlaw 7,762 (up 10) Broxtowe 6,859 (up 10) Gedling 7,910 (up 13) Mansfield 7,777 (up 7) Newark and Sherwood 6,928 (up 6) Rushcliffe 6,732 (up 18) Nottingham 29,847 (up 33) Nottinghamshire 53,285 (up 76). In the last seven days there have been 103 positive cases recorded in Newark and Sherwood. This represents an increase. Mass testing centre opens at Newark Sports and Futness Centre, for residents who do not have coronavirus symptoms. Angelika Pewinska cleaning testing bays after each use. (44498710) In the latest 24-hour period, no new deaths in Newark and Sherwood were reported within 28 days of testing positive for the virus, according to the latest data. It leaves the total at 202.