30 December 2021
Resident Bulletin
Due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are providing regular email updates to let you know about the latest information we have on local and national measures to contain the virus, any changes to local services and support that's available.
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Further information is available from www.rotherham.gov.uk/coronavirus
We are now seeing a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Rotherham. The current seven-day case rate for Rotherham is 1,081.6 per 100,000 which is more than double of the rate from last week (547.2 per 100,000). This is the highest COVID-19 case rate we have recorded in Rotherham since the pandemic began.
We have also seen a rise in the number of people in hospital with COVID-19. Currently there are 67 inpatients with COVID in Rotherham Hospital, and we are beginning to see pressure building on our local health services, with some elective procedures planning on being delayed. It is also impacting on social care, due to the levels of transmission and subsequent outbreaks in care homes and again will impact upon how services may need to be delivered or delayed.
This is following a national trend. Across the UK, the national 7-day case rate is 1,238.6 per 100,000. Over the past few weeks, we have seen new records of daily cases being set with 183,037 being reported on Wednesday 29 December 2021. Nationally, there are over 8,000 people in hospital due to COVID-19.
 As we move into the New Year, it is important that we all do our bit to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the virus.
You can do this by:
- Getting your COVID-19 vaccinations and booster as soon as possible.
- Getting a lateral flow test before you meet with people, and stay at home if you test positive.
- Wearing a face covering in crowded places or when in close contact with people outside your own household
- Washing your hands and wipe down surfaces often.
- If you have guests, avoid close contact where possible and open a window or a door for at least ten minutes every so often to let fresh air in. This will help dispel any COVID particles in the air.
Further advice is available online
Vaccination sessions are still happening across Rotherham over the New Year. Whether you need your first, second or booster doses, there are appointments and walk-in sessions available.
We recommend that you book an appointment before attending a session to ensure you get your vaccination
You can book your appointment by going online to the National Booking Site for Rotherham Hospital sessions, or by calling the local booking line on 0300 3035258 for Oak House and Rawmarsh sessions. Please note, the local booking line may be busy.
 Oak House, Bramley: 30 Dec, 2 Jan, 3 Jan
Riverside House, Rotherham Town Centre: 30 Dec
Rawmarsh Customer Service Centre: 30 Dec, 31 Dec
Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road: 30 Dec, 31 Dec
Keep up to date by following the CCG’s Facebook page where they will be updating throughout Christmas on the sessions that are available.
Please remember that booster vaccines are available for all Rotherham residents aged 18 and over who are at least 91 days since their 2nd dose.
For those who have already received their first dose, you will receive your second dose around 8 -12 weeks after receiving your first.
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As of 8am on Thursday 30 December, 67 inpatients in Rotherham Hospital tested positive for COVID-19, of which 3 were in critical care.
This brings the total number of inpatients who have tested positive since the start of the pandemic to 3,648.
Hospital visiting restrictions remain under regular review. Keep up to date with any changes on the hospital's website.
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Lateral Flow Tests
If you are meeting with family or friends, you should get a lateral flow test before you meet with them. This will help you know if you are carrying the virus so that you don’t pass it onto your loved ones.
If you test positive, remember you must stay at home and self-isolate right away. You must also get a PCR test to confirm your result.
All Rotherham Libraries are closed until Tuesday 4 January which means you will not be able to pick up lateral flow tests from these venues. However, there are other places you can get your lateral flow test from:
- A local pharmacy (New Year opening times may apply)
- Rotherham leisure centres (New Year opening times may apply)
- Through the home delivery service
Further information about where to get your lateral flow tests from is available on the Rotherham Council website
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PCR Tests
The local test sites are still open. We recommend that you book an appointment before you go to one of the local test sites. Appointments will be available between the following times:
Herringthorpe Test Site, Maltby Test Site and Dinnington Test Site
Open daily 8am -6pm
Apart from: New Year’s Day. Open 10am -2pm.
Midland Road – Mobile Testing Unit
Open daily 10am to 4pm
Apart from: New Year’s Day. Open 9.00am – 12.00pm
You can book an appointment or order a PCR home test kit by going online or calling 119.
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