Residents are urged to pick up their Lateral Flow Tests from pharmacies or order online until a national issue is resolved. There…
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Coronavirus: Shortage of Lateral Flow Tests at council collection sites
Coronavirus: Shropshire has highest COVID-19 rate in the West Midlands

During the seven-day period between 5-11 November 2021: 1,538 new COVID-19 cases reported An increase of 24% on the previous week The 7-day infection rate for…
Immunosuppressed people urged to come forward for third primary dose

People in Shropshire who are immunosuppressed are being strongly encouraged to come forward for their third primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Being…
Coronavirus: News from our partners – Surgeon who recovered from COVID-19 urges booster and flu jab take-up

News from our partners Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) A respected clinician, who has recently recovered from COVID-19, is encouraging…
Praise for team supporting theatre’s return from pandemic

The Shropshire Council leisure team supporting Bishop Castle’s SpArC Theatre as it resets its programme after pandemic restrictions were lifted has won…
People needing hospital treatment locally for COVID-19 triples

During the seven-day period between 29 October – 4 November 2021: 1,232 new COVID-19 cases reported An increase of 1% on the previous week The 7-day…
Coronavirus: Local hospitals feeling ongoing effect of pandemic

During the seven-day period between 22-28 October 2021: 1,216 new cases reported A decrease of 15% on the previous week The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 373.7 per 100,000 It was 387.8 per…
Shropshire ranked second for adults with learning disabilities in work

Shropshire is ranked second in the West Midlands for the number of adults with learning disabilities in paid employment. Shropshire Council, through…
New service launched to keep people well this winter

A new service to support people to stay safe and well this winter has been launched. Shropshire Council is working alongside the British Red…
Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases remain high locally 15-21 October 2021

During the seven-day period between 15-21 October 2021: 1,438 new cases reported A decrease of 3% on the previous week The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 441.9 per 100,000 It was 468.8 per…