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Covid Update 24.06.21

Date Added: 24/06/2021

Case numbers falling but we still need to be careful

Cases of COVID-19 have gone down this week, albeit slowly and we still have case numbers similar to March. We are also seeing the number of people with COVID-19 needing hospital care going down but sadly there was one death here in the last reporting week.

Over the last week (week ending 23 June), cases have declined by 37 to 159 new cases (55.1 per 100,000) in Central Bedfordshire.

Among our neighbours, cases are also down in Bedford and Luton but slightly up in Milton Keynes.
• Bedford - 173 new cases (99.8 per 100,000) with no deaths reported
• Luton - 193 new cases (90.6 per 100,000) with one death reported
• Milton Keynes - 188 new cases (69.8 cases per 100,000) and no deaths reported

While this is welcome news, case numbers are still rising across the country so if we are to see an end to the current restrictions as planned on 19 July we all need to play our part to reduce the spread and get back to normal.

Latest evidence is that the high case numbers are driven by more people meeting up indoors, especially in homes.

So it is even more important to remember:
• Fresh air is best - meet others outdoors or open windows if you are inside
• Hands - keep washing them regularly or use sanitiser
• Face - wear a face covering
• Space - keep two metres apart from others

We should all:
• Test regularly - use a rapid test before you meet others
• Isolate - if you have symptoms get a PCR test immediately and isolate
• Vaccinate - vaccination is effective so get yours as soon as you can

Weekly reports

Everyone over 18 can now be vaccinated
Vaccination is our best line of defence against COVID-19, to protect you and others around you. It's also the best way to end the restrictions and get back to normal.

• Anyone over 18 can BOOK a vaccination now
• Anyone over 18 can have their first Pfizer vaccination by using the NHS walk-in centres to get their jab. No appointment needed.
• Anyone over 40 can go to a walk-in vaccination centre to get their first or second Astra-Zeneca dose
• Anyone over 40 can now book their second jab on the national booking system from eight weeks after their first dose.

Let's keep working together to stay safe.

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