Coronavirus update from

Telford and Wrekin Council

9 February 2021

All over 70s can now book a vaccination

If you are over 70 years old, you can now book a COVID-19 vaccination at Telford International Centre or other local centres even if you haven't received a letter inviting you to book an appointment.

Information on how to book or manage your vaccination can be found on the NHS website or by calling 119.

Those who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) need to have received a letter in order to book a vaccination.

If you are yet to get your invite, please wait for this before attempting to book.

Book vaccination

If you live in the wards Hadley & Leegomery and Arleston, please come forward and get tested

Infection rates have been high in the wards of Hadley & Leegomery and Arleston in the last two weeks. Testing rates are relatively low but there is a high proportion testing positive.

If you live in these wards, please get tested if:

• You have Coronavirus symptoms (both classic symptoms and precautionary symptoms) - get a free NHS test
• You have no symptoms but you regularly have to leave the house for essential purposes (like work) - get a free rapid test

Getting tested if you have symptoms

You should self-isolate immediately and book a test if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms:

• a high temperature
• a new, continuous cough
• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

A free NHS test can be booked on the government website.

Get a free NHS test

You do not need to self-isolate but you are advised to book a COVID-19 test as a precaution if you are showing "precautionary symptoms":

• headaches
• aches and pains
• feeling very tired for no good reason
• sore throat
• runny nose
• sneezing
• tummy ache in children

Many local residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 have displayed these precautionary symptoms.

If you have any of these precautionary symptoms, you should book a free NHS test on the government website.

When completing the form, in the section "Why are you asking for a test?", please select: "My local council or health protection team has asked me (or someone I live with) to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms."

Get a free NHS test

Getting tested if you have no symptoms

There are now more sites than ever in Telford and Wrekin offering rapid tests to people without symptoms:

• Madeley at The Anstice
• Newport at Cosy Hall
• Oakengates at The Place
• Selected pharmacies across the borough

More pharmacies offer rapid tests in the coming weeks.

Who should get a rapid test?

Pharmacies can offer tests to those aged 11 years and over, other sites offer tests to those aged 16 and over.

How can you get a rapid test?

You can browse available testing sites, slots and book a rapid test online. Often you can get a test on the same day you book.

Book a rapid test