 Weekly figures: 10-16 December There were 1,548 new cases reported between 10-16 December – a decrease of 6%. Shropshire's 7-day infection rate is now below the national and regional averages; however, it is expected cases will rise very quickly again over the Christmas and New Year period. Sadly, there were 4 further deaths in our local hospitals during this time, and 26 people were receiving hospital treatment for COVID-19.   When you are meeting up with family and friends this festive season, there are things you can do to protect everyone. - Ensure you are fully vaccinated and boosted
- Take a Lateral Flow Test beforehand to check for COVID-19
- Self-isolate, and do not attend gatherings and events, if you have symptoms
- Open a window to ensure indoor areas are well ventilated
- Wear a face covering and keep a safe distance from others
These steps will help us to stay safe and slow the spread of the virus.  Two doses are not enough! The booster will strengthen your protection against COVID-19, and give you the best possible defence. We want everyone to give themselves the best level of protection going into 2022. There are a range of walk-in clinics, including our Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury, open over the festive period where you can get the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Booster dose. Darwin Shopping Centre opening hours for vaccinations:- - 23 December, 10am to 6.30pm
- 24 December, 10am to 4pm
- 25 and 26 December, CLOSED (centre is open for shopping, but not vaccinations)
- 27 December to 30 December inclusive, 10am to 4pm
For details of other walk-in clinics in the county, click here. We want everyone to have access to the COVID-19 vaccination, so we are offering to take people who don't have access to transport, to and from their appointments. You must give at least 48 hours notice to allow time for the transport to be arranged, and you must have a pre-booked vaccination or booster appointment. To book call our COVID-19 Helpline on 0345 678 9028 (option 0). Over the holidays, lines are open: Fri 24 Dec 9am-4pm; 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec CLOSED; Wed 29 Dec 9am-5pm; Thurs 30 Dec 9am-5pm; Fri 31 Dec 9am-4pm; 1 Jan, 2 Jan CLOSED. If you are concerned that a business or venue in Shropshire is significantly breaching the current guidance, we would like to hear from you. We have enforcement staff to investigate businesses or venues who are ignoring the Government's laws. You can fill in the form here. If you cannot use the form, please call Shropshire's COVID-19 Reg Cell on 01743 251324. Please note we cannot investigate reports of individuals or a group of people. In this case, please contact the police on 101. | 
