Community News pages 50-55 Covid 19 - health officials urge everyone to do their bit With new cases of Coronavirus in Devon continuing around their highest levels, and local hospitals under extreme pressure, NHS bosses are urging people to take extra care. Studies show that infections have grown fastest among those of school age, and rates among people aged over 65 years old have doubled recently. Steve Brown, Devon’s Director of Public Health, said the latest data needs to be a wake-up call. “These latest figures show that we can’t be complacent. Coronavirus is very much still in our communities, and while the vaccine is great we must not rely solely on it to keep us safe,” he said.
Molton Monthly’s Pete Robinson gets his booster jab in Barnstaple
By the end of the third week in November there were 708 positive cases recorded in North Devon (from 454 last month) and 510 in Mid Devon (528 last month). “We need everyone who is eligible for a third dose or a booster jab to come forward without delay,” added Mr Brown. “And we need everyone to take steps to mitigate the risk to themselves and others.” Wearing face coverings in crowded places and on public transport, social distancing and good ventilation in buildings are seen as key things everyone can do to help keep rates down over the critical winter season. Molton Monthly publisher Pete Robinson had his booster jab in Barnstaple in November, and said the service was really quick and efficient and side effects lasted about a day.
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