An update on infection rates in Leeds
The latest Leeds infection rates have increased to 354.5 per 100,000, with the positivity rate increasing to 9.7%. The main increase in new cases continues to be among those aged 18-24, although we are now seeing increasing rates in over 60s (59.6 per 100,000). We are also seeing small increases in COVID-19 patients in hospital in Leeds.
The rising case rates continue to be driven by the Delta variant (which is around 60% more transmissible) combined with the easing of restrictions.
It is therefore extremely important that we all continue to follow the current government guidance and remember hands, face, space, fresh air.
We encourage you to keep getting tested regularly and isolate when needed. Check your neighbours are ok and let’s keep working #TogetherLeeds to stop the spread of the virus.
Vaccination update
All adults in England can now book their COVID-19 vaccination. If you haven’t already, book yours online at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or by calling 119.
With infection rates continuing to rise, it’s more important than ever to get your COVID-19 vaccination to protect yourself and those around you.
If you’d like to attend one of the city’s walk-in vaccination clinics, please visit the NHS Leeds website to find the one most convenient for you.
 Join the millions already vaccinated. Vaccination is the most important thing you can do to protect you and your community against serious illness.
Enjoy the Euros safely
If football’s coming home, make sure COVID-19 doesn’t come home too.
It’s safest to meet friends outside in the fresh air where virus particles are blown away.
 If you’re heading out to watch the match, remember to wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering in enclosed areas, keep a safe distance from anyone you don’t live with and check into venues with the NHS COVID-19 app.
Leeds Armed Forces Day 2021
People of all ages across Leeds are encouraged to celebrate the courage, dedication and commitment of the British Armed Forces as part of Leeds Armed Forces Day on Saturday 3 July.
Although we are not able to hold our usual event on Briggate this year, we have still got an action-packed day of activities that you can follow on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LeedsAFD.
Read our press release to find out more.
National Thank You Day – Sunday 4 July
After a hard 18 months, we’ve all got someone to say thank you to. We want to say a huge thank you to communities across Leeds for keeping going and supporting each other throughout the pandemic. Join #ThankYouDay this year on Sunday 4 July and thank someone who has made a difference to you.
Find out more about the celebration at https://thankyouday.org.uk.
To read thank you messages from staff at Leeds City Council, please visit https://bit.ly/3qFtJjF.
#LeedsSaysThanks initiative relaunched for NHS and frontline workers
We have also recently relaunched the popular #LeedsSaysThanks scheme, offering NHS and frontline workers across Leeds discounts and tickets to say thank you for their enormous efforts during the pandemic.
Find out more about the discounts and organisations involved at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/Leeds-says-thanks.
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