Coronavirus Doncaster: Update
Introduction
Hi I’m Rachael Leslie, Deputy Director for Public Health in Doncaster.
It’s been a busy week for many, as pupils returned to school and college for a brand new term.
I’m certain both parents and young people were happy to see classrooms re-open and friendship groups rekindled. Thank you to everyone for sticking to any Covid guidance set by your school on what I know is usually a very busy week!
Overall our rates are more or less holding steady at what is still quite a high rate of new infections. As expected with the return of schools, we’ve seen a small rise in infection rates since last week, we are currently at 438 per 100,000, from the period 29 August to 4 September.
We did pick up a number of positive cases due to lateral flow testing before pupils returned to secondary school, but that’s positive news as it shows the testing is doing the job it is meant to. It’s identifying those positive cases before they've had a chance to come into the setting and mix with others and limiting as much as possible any further spread within schools.
Of course tomorrow is one of the biggest days in the calendar for Doncaster, with the running of the oldest classic horse race, the St Leger at the Racecourse. If you are attending tomorrow, please have a great time but try and keep safety in mind for yourself and others. Wash your hands regularly, keep distance wherever possible and most importantly if you feel ill stay at home and book a test straight away.
Let’s keep going and together, we can do it for Doncaster.
Rachael Leslie
Deputy Director of Public Health
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Your Vaccination Questions Answered
Are you pregnant (or hoping to be soon!) and have concerns and questions about getting the Covid vaccine?
Maybe you're not sure about getting the vaccine as you're young and feel the odds are in your favour?
Here our some of our health pros answering these and many more of your vaccine questions:
Your NHS Covid Pass
The NHS COVID Pass lets you share your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination records or test COVID-19 status in a secure way. It allows you to show others the details of your COVID-19 vaccine (or vaccines) when travelling abroad to some countries or territories.
If you need proof of your Covid-19 vaccination status for travel or events, you should use the NHS app. Please do not contact your GP.
Visit the Government Website to find out more.
Mobile Testing Unit
Here are the locations for this weeks mobile testing unit. To find out more ways to access covid-19 testing in Doncaster you can visit our dedicated testing page.
Drop In Vaccination Clinics
DROP-IN DATES: There are drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics taking place across Doncaster this weekend where you can get 1st and 2nd dose jabs!
For more information and to view the full list of clinics that are running please visit the CCG's dedicated webpage.
For proof of vaccination use the NHS App or visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass to see other ways to get your NHS Covid Pass.
Secondary School Admissions
Applications are now open for secondary school admissions.
If your child is in Year 6, they will be moving up to Secondary School in September 2022.
It is important to apply as a number of schools will be full next September.
Do it here:
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