Cases
There has been a slight rise once again in the number of cases of COVID-19 in Cambridgeshire. All districts remain below the national and regional averages. It is a small rise at this stage and rates of the virus are much lower than in other parts of the country. But public health officials are keeping watch on the data and taking action where needed.
Cases per 100,000 population, week ending 5 June
- Cambridgeshire 16
- England average 47.7
- East of England average 24.2
Hospital COVID admissions across Cambridgeshire remain very low and there has been one death in the past month.
The Government should make an announcement shortly on the proposed lifting of more COVID restrictions in line with its ‘road map’. But the virus is still circulating and residents still need to take precautions.
Vaccinations
People aged 25 and over, or who turn 25 before 1 July, can now book their vaccine at www.nhs.uk. The latest statistics on vaccinations are available under the ‘weekly data’ heading on Statistics » COVID-19 Vaccinations (england.nhs.uk)
There has been some discussion nationally about whether children aged twelve and above might be vaccinated before the start of the new school year. A decision is still to be made on this.
Meanwhile, secondary school students should take a lateral flow test twice a week and register the result. More younger people, particularly those aged 11 to 24, are contracting the virus. It is really important people in this age group take regular rapid COVID tests.
Even if you have had both doses of the vaccine, you can still spread the virus and catch it. It is really important to continue to follow the rules even when vaccinated.
Testing
The Council continues to offer rapid tests from its mobile unit in a number of locations. You can see where the van will be each week at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/rapidtesting
Information
Do check the Council’s public health information messages