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Coronavirus: Spike in hospital deaths as COVID-19 cases plateau in Shropshire

11/02/2022
COVID-19 stats locally 28 January - 3 February 2022 infographic

During the seven-day period between 28 January – 3 February 2022:        2,992 new COVID-19 cases reported        Static: no increase / decrease from the previous week     …

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Public health grant “insufficient” to tackle Shropshire’s long-term pressures

10/02/2022

Shropshire Council will receive £12.8m from the Government as part of the public health settlement grant for 2022/23.   This puts the…

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News from our partners: Local health champions want to hear about NHS psychological services

09/02/2022
Healthwatch Shropshire

News from our partners Healthwatch Shropshire Depression and anxiety levels in the county have increased since the start of the pandemic. The…

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New podcasts tell inspiring stories of Shropshire businesses through the pandemic

07/02/2022

A new series of podcasts sharing the experiences of ten Shropshire businesses and their leaders during the pandemic has been launched today.…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Clinically at risk 5 to 11 year olds invited for COVID-19 vaccine

04/02/2022
Immunosuppressed 5-11 year olds now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine infographic

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service The NHS is now recommending that children aged 5 to 11 who are considered…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 hospitalisations increase again locally during 21-27 January 2022

04/02/2022
COVID-19 weekly stats 21-27 January 2022 infographic

During the seven-day period between 21-27 January 2022:       2,993 new COVID-19 cases reported       An increase of 0.9% on the previous week     The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Booster, fourth doses for the immunosuppressed

01/02/2022
People at Walk-in vaccination clinic at Shropshire Local, Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service People who are immunosuppressed are being encouraged to come forward for their booster dose…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – COVID-19 vaccinations for those most vulnerable aged 5-11

31/01/2022
Skye McWilliams, Bridgnorth Endowed School, receives her vaccine

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service The NHS vaccination programme will begin to roll out to children aged between 5 and…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Basil, the new COVID-19 vaccination bus, hits the road

28/01/2022
Basil, the COVID-19 vaccinations bus (bus #3)

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service A third COVID-19 vaccination bus is on the road in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 case rates remain high following Plan B measures removal

28/01/2022
COVID-19 weekly stats 14-20 January 2022 infographic

During the seven-day period between 14-20 January 2022:      2,964 new COVID-19 cases reported      An increase of 5% on the previous week    The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire…

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