Category: Coronavirus

812 Coronavirus posts found.
Information and press releases for coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus: Praise for council staff working behind the scenes on COVID-19 booster programme 

20/01/2022

The Leader of Shropshire Council has paid tribute to the hundreds of staff supporting the accelerated winter COVID-19 booster programme.  While colleagues in…

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Omicron Hospitality and Leisure business grant scheme launched by Shropshire Council 

14/01/2022

Hospitality, leisure and accommodation business across Shropshire can now apply for the latest £5.8 million round of business grants.  The Omicron Hospitality…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – County doing well above the national average with COVID-19 booster jabs

13/01/2022
People at Walk-in vaccination clinic at Shropshire Local, Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service Thanks to the incredible efforts of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS partners, local councils,…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Those 12-17 can get a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at their school

13/01/2022
Skye McWilliams, Bridgnorth Endowed School, receives her vaccine

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service Students aged 12 to 17 years old living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin will…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 case rates at all-time high locally

13/01/2022
COVID-19 stats 31 December 2021 - 6 January 2022 locally - infographic

During the seven-day period between 31 December 2021 – 6 January 2022:    5,374 new COVID-19 cases reported    An increase of 26% on the previous week  The 7-day infection rate for…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Homeless people receive COVID-19 booster jabs at Shrewsbury Ark

11/01/2022
Shrewsbury Ark - Jade getting vaccine

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service  Since December 2021, more than 24 people experiencing homelessness in Shrewsbury have received extra…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases increase rapidly over Christmas period  

07/01/2022
COVID-19 statistics 24-30 Dec 2021 (figures are not being reported for 17-23 Dec 2021, and are not included) infographic

During the seven-day period between 24-30 December 2021:   4,236 new COVID-19 cases reported   An increase of 173% on the last reported figures (10-16 December)  The 7-day infection…

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Finance and welfare support for people struggling this winter

05/01/2022
5 ways to winter wellness: Welfare support infographic

People who are finding it hard to manage their household bills or struggling with their welfare this winter can access support and…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Get jabbed for your New Year resolution

04/01/2022
People at Walk-in vaccination clinic at Shropshire Local, Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service The vaccine programme in the county is counting on the support of local people…

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A message from Shropshire Council’s director of public health 

23/12/2021
Rachel Robinson, Shropshire Council's director of public health. Picture by Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd.

As we approach the end of another eventful year, it is important to take a moment to reflect. At the start of 2021, UK infections…

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