Vaccination centres now open, latest figures and testing sites

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Thumbs up as centres  open

More Shropshire residents can now get vaccinated against COVID-19 with the opening of the county’s new dedicated Vaccination Centres in Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

The new centres at Ludlow Racecourse and Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre opened their doors to the public this week and are be capable of vaccinating thousands of people every week as national supplies of the vaccine allow. 

Gill and Stuart at vaccination centre in Shrewsbury

What to expect at Shropshire’s vaccination centres

Person being vaccinated at Ludlow Racecourse

Not sure what to expect when you come for your vaccine? We’ve put together a quick step-by-step video for Ludlow Racecourse vaccination centre.

Free shuttle bus services

Free shuttle services are now operating to help get people to their vaccination appointments.

The Ludlow shuttle buses run every 15 minutes (07:45 – 20:12 daily) starting from the Park and Ride, onto the main bus stop in Corve Street, down to the vaccination centre at the Ludlow Racecourse. This is a circular route.

The Shrewsbury services run every 20 minutes throughout the day, with Shuttle VS1 running from 0735 until 2015, and Shuttle VS2 running from 07:45 until 19:45 daily. The shuttles will serve key locations around Shrewsbury.

VS1 - Bayston Hill, Meole Brace – Moneybrook Way, Abbey Foregate – Shirehall and Monkmoor Road

VS2 - Harlescott Park and Ride site and Coton Hill.

Vaccination rollout - key stats

With the opening of two-new large vaccination centres, it means we can continue to build on the good work that has happened so far as of 3 February.

Cases figures fall by 42%

There was further good news as Shropshire’s figures continue to move in the right direction. 419 fewer cases were recorded last week – and we would like to thank everyone for their continued efforts in helping to stop the spread.

However, there has been a case of the South African strain of the virus reported in the West Midlands. 

This strain moves more quickly from person to person. There's no reported case yet in Shropshire, but we do expect to see further cases across the region. 

Covid 19 latest figures 22 to 28 January

Rapid testing for key workers

The council is operating a number of rapid flow testing sites across the county for anyone to obtain a coronavirus test. These are at:

Shrewsbury: The Lantern, Meadow Farm Drive, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NG, daily – 8am-8pm
Craven Arms: Craven Arms Community Centre, Newington Way, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9PS, Sundays – Fridays – 8am-8pm

These tests are available for key workers who are asymptomatic.

More testing sites for public

If you have symptoms, you can also get tested at the following sites across Shropshire:

Ludlow: Smithfield Car Park, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow SY8 1RN (8am-8pm)
Oswestry: Beatrice Street Car Park, Beatrice Street, Oswestry, SY11 1QW (8am-8pm)
Shrewsbury: London Road Car Park, Shrewsbury, SY2 6NS (8am-8pm)
Shifnal: Aston Street Car Park, Shifnal, TF11 8DW (10am – 3pm)

Testing at these sites is for anyone who has one of the main of COVID-19 symptoms, such as a high temperature, a new cough, or a change in sense of taste or smell.  

We are also encouraging anyone to consider getting tested as a precaution if you have any of the following less common symptoms:

Shortness of breath

Headaches

Aches and pains

Feeling very tired for no good reason

Sore throat

Runny nose

Sneezing

Sometimes ‘tummy ache’ in children

There are a number of testing sites across Shropshire which can be booked online or by calling 119. People can use the option of “my council has asked me to book a test” if they have the other symptoms.

Further information, advice and support

For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating or shielding), visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus for information, advice, guidance and support available for residents and businesses in Shropshire no matter what your circumstances.

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