 Coronavirus weekly figures: 5-11 Nov In the week of 5-11 November, Shropshire recorded the highest rate of infection in the region, closely followed by Telford & Wrekin. There were 1,538 positive cases – an increase of 24% on the previous week. Sadly, there were 8 further deaths in our local hospitals and 60 people being treated for the virus. Outbreaks are mainly focused in schools, but the figures also show a rise in cases in the over 60s. Director of public health, Rachel Robinson, said it is worrying and we all need to play our part in bringing the rate down.   Children can get the vaccine this weekend Parents can take their children to a walk-in clinic to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this weekend if they missed it at school. Ludlow Community Hospital will be open from 11am to 3pm on Sunday. Alternatively, there is also a clinic at Southwater One in Telford between 11am and 4pm on Saturday. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer to give consent. Please be aware vaccination clinics may be limited to an allocated number of vaccines. Vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis. Clinics may close early if all allocated vaccine has been used.  Get your booster this winter More than 28,000 COVID-19 booster jabs have already been given in Shropshire – this is about 63% of those who are eligible. If you are eligible but haven't yet had it, please give yourself the best level of protection this winter. You can book online via the National Booking Service, call 119 or head to one of the county's walk-in sites. This week the government announced that all over 40s can have the booster, but it must still be 6 months or 182 days after the second primary dose.  Stop COVID-19 hanging around Around 1 in 3 people with the virus do not have symptoms so are unaware they have it. This is dangerous because they can then pass it onto someone more vulnerable who could become seriously ill. COVID-19 gathers like smoke so if you are indoors, it is best to keep rooms well ventilated to disperse the particles and stop it hanging around.  Nicola Young recently got the third dose You may have seen and heard about a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is different from the booster and is for people who are immunosuppressed. Our health colleagues are encouraging anyone who is immunosuppressed to take up the offer of a third dose to give themselves more protection. These people will then become eligible for a booster jab six months after their third primary dose. People who are eligible will receive a letter from their GP or specialist team at the hospital. Nicola Young recently had hers and is urging others to do the same. | 
