 Help us Get Southampton Moving
It’s really important over the coming weeks and months, as we get back to doing the things we’ve missed so much, that we continue to manage the risk of COVID-19 in our communities. The new Leader of Council, Cllr Daniel Fitzhenry, explains the importance of booking your jab, taking regular tests and self-isolating when needed in this short video message from home. If we work together we can Get Southampton Moving again.
 Local COVID-19 data update
The number of COVID-19 cases in Southampton have increased slightly, as have national cases, though there were no hospital admissions this week.
While we all want to get back to doing the things we enjoy, it’s important to remember that COVID-19 still poses a risk to our health. As variants continue to spread, people aged 25 and over can now book the Covid-19 vaccine.
Please ensure you get the right test: if you have COVID symptoms, self-isolate immediately and get a PCR test. It is also important to get tested even if you do not have COVID-19 symptoms to help protect yourself and others. If you don’t have symptoms, you will need an LFD test. Remember the basics: hands, face, space and fresh air and follow these steps to keep safe and get Southampton moving:-
- Open windows and doors when mixing with other households indoors, including at home.
- Self-isolate and book a PCR test if you have symptoms.
- Test twice a week if you don’t have symptoms. If you have symptoms, self-isolate at home and get tested.
- Maintain social distancing, even if shopping, waiting in a queue or in outside spaces.
- Have a vaccine when offered. People aged 25+ can book a vaccine through the NHS website even if you haven't yet received a letter.
- Meet other households outdoors rather than indoors as much as possible.
See our full dashboard for Weekly COVID-19 updates.
 Symptom free testing… easy as 1,2,3
40 community pharmacies across the city are offering the collection of lateral flow COVID test kits. Wherever you live there is one close by.
Twice weekly symptom free tests are available to everyone, they are free, you have the result in 30 minutes, and you don’t have to go out of your way to pick up a kit.
It’s important to get tested twice a week if you don’t have COVID-19 symptoms even if you’ve had your vaccine.
Our Mobile Testing Unit is also out and about in the city, you can get a symptom free test or collect a kit from the unit, which is open from 10 am to 6pm.
- Monday - Lords Hill
- Tuesday - Shirley Precinct
- Wednesday – Merryoak Community Centre
- Thursday – Lords Hill
- Friday – Shirley Precinct
Check out your nearest collection point on the NHS site, just put in your post code and it will show the nearest locations to your address.
 Aged 25 or over? If you’re eligible say YES to the COVID-19 vaccine
If you are aged 25 or over, are clinically vulnerable, a frontline worker or a carer, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccination through the NHS website even if you haven’t yet received a letter. Appointments are available at sites across Southampton.
Women who are breastfeeding can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to them. If you have any concerns, speak to a healthcare professional before having the vaccination.
Please be aware there are scam messages circulating, please ignore any messages you’re unsure of. The NHS will never ask you for money or your bank details for your vaccination – it is free.
You can book an appointment now if:
- you are aged 25 or over
- you are at high risk from coronavirus (clinically extremely vulnerable)
- you are an eligible frontline health or social care worker
- you have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
- you have a learning disability
- you are a main carer for someone at high risk from coronavirus
You can book appointments at larger vaccination centres or a pharmacy that provides COVID-19 vaccinations.
If you have received an invitation, keep Southampton moving and say YES to the COVID-19 vaccine. Book your appointment online or call 119, or contact your GP surgery to book. Please make sure you plan your journey responsibly to allow for as much social distancing as possible.
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