COVID-19 Update - B&NES Public Health

As yesterday saw the lifting of almost all remaining restrictions, we thought it more important than ever to give you an update on the local covid-19 situation and advice from B&NES Public Health Team. Please see their latest update (18th July 2021) below:

B&NES Public Health Update

• The number of reported coronavirus cases has nearly tripled over the last fortnight in B&NES. In the last 7 days, there were 749 cases of COVID-19, an increase from 270 cases two weeks prior. Our case rates are now above the England and South West rates. Please see here for the latest case figures in B&NES.

• All adults aged 18 and over are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccination.

• You can arrange to have your vaccination in 3 ways:

  • Book online: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

  • Book on the phone: 119

  • Find a walk-in vaccination site: https://bswccg.nhs.uk/news-events/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination

• If you find it difficult to get to a large vaccination site or have questions about the vaccination, we have a mobile vaccination bus visiting Bath & North East Somerset on various dates and locations. Find more information here: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-information-and-advice/get-your-covid-19-vaccine

• The Prime Minister has confirmed that most COVID-19 restrictions will end on Monday 19th July. Key changes are:

  • No limits on how many people can meet, but try to meet others outside where possible

  • Face coverings and social distancing are no longer mandatory, though still recommended in crowded public places, e.g. public transport

  • Businesses and large events encouraged to use Covid-certification to reduce spread of the virus

  • All venues currently closed (e.g. nightclubs) can safely reopen with no capacity limits

  • People currently working from home can return to the workplace gradually

  • For more information see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#england-moves-to-step-4-from-19-july