Watch our meetings online as COVID rates rise in West Devon

South Hams & West Devon sent this bulletin at 13-12-2021 05:54 PM GMT

December 2021

Watch our meetings in safety online

Following the Government’s announcements on the COVID alert levels now being raised to Level 4, we would like to remind anyone wanting to watch our Council Meetings that the safest way to do this is via our live streams.

This can be done safely on YouTube, Facebook or on our engagement portal.

Although decision making continues to take place in person, due to the increased risk and to protect everyone involved, we are strictly abiding by our Health and Safety policies.

Therefore, we are limiting the number of people in all meeting rooms to safe numbers.

Priority for those attending the meeting in person will be given to the members of the committees and those people directly participating in the meeting.

Thank you for your continued patience at this difficult time.

New COVID-19 Guidance - Plan B

England is moving to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron variant.

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, follow the latest guidance:

Wear a face covering in most indoor public places and on public transport
Get tested and self-isolate if required
Work from home, if you can
Get vaccinated
Let fresh air in if you meet indoors. Meeting outdoors is safer

Booster Programme

Anyone aged over 30 can now book their COVID-19 'booster' jab. You can find your nearest walk-in clinic on NHS England’s site finder here. Appointments can be booked via the National Booking System

All people aged 18 to 29 years old will be eligible to book a booster dose using the national booking service and walk-in clinics from Wednesday 15 December.