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 Weekly figures: 31 Dec - 6 Jan Although the increase in cases is starting to slow, the infection rate in Shropshire is the highest it has ever been. In the week of 31 December 2021 to 6 January 2022, there were 5,374 new cases reported – an increase of 26% on the previous week. Sadly, there were 8 further deaths in our local hospitals, and the number of people being treated for COVID-19 rose to 55. The effects are also starting to be felt in care homes and schools.   The scheme was launched today Today we have launched a £5.8 million round of business grant funding to support those hardest hit over the Christmas and New Year period. The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Fund will see grants of up to £6,000 handed to businesses such as pubs, restaurants and accommodation providers. You have to make a fresh application for the funding even if you have received a grant previously; which you can do by clicking here.  Grab a jab at the Darwin Shopping Centre People can once again get a jab at the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury this weekend. The vaccination team will be in the Shropshire Local unit on the top floor of the centre on Saturday between 9am and 5pm. You can get 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster doses. Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or carer to give consent. A list of all other walk-ins in Shropshire is available here.  The change comes in on 17 Jan People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after five full days if they test negative on day 5 and 6, and do not have a high temperature. The changes come into effect from Monday 17 January. People who are still positive on a Lateral Flow Test must stay in isolation until they have had two consecutive negative LFTs taken at least 24 hours apart. The Government says this will support essential public services and keep supply chains running over winter. Read the full guidance here. Over 84.5% of eligible adults across the county have now received their COVID-19 booster jab. This puts Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin well above the national average. It follows a monumental effort from all involved over the past three to four weeks, including over the Christmas 2021 period, where many people have given up their time to deliver the vaccine rather than spend it with their loved ones. Shropshire residents are being urged to play their part in helping keep children safe and free from neglect. The call to action from Shropshire's Safeguarding Community Partnership follows the impact the pandemic has had, and continues to have, on some families, and aims to highlight and encourage people to seek advice and support. If you suspect that a child or young person is being neglected or is at risk of being neglected, then you should report it immediately. Call us on 0345 678 9021. If you believe a child or young person in Shropshire to be at immediate risk of harm or in need of emergency medical attention call 999. | | | For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating or shielding), visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus for information, advice, guidance and support available for residents and businesses in Shropshire no matter what your circumstances. | | | |
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