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Swindon: now highest rate of COVID-19 in the region
Update from Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health

As of 26th February, Swindon unfortunately has the highest rate of COVID-19 in the South West region.

The case rate exceeds both the regional and national average. The main reason for this is likely to be mixing between households and non-compliance with rules.

Swindon’s seven-day rolling average case rate has increased to 123.8 per 100k - up from 91 per 100k last Friday (19 Feb), compared to an average across the South West of 66.0 per 100k and the England average of 111.8 per 100k.

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The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being offered to:

• those aged over 65
• clinically vulnerable people aged between 16 and 64 with underlying health conditions
• those registered as a carer with their GP

If you are aged 65 and over or classed as a carer, you can book your vaccine without an invitation from your GP through the National Booking service, or by calling 119. More than 76 per cent of those aged 65 to 69 have already had their first dose.

If you've already had the vaccine, it's important that you continue to follow the guidelines as there is a chance that you might still get or spread coronavirus.

If you have a question about the vaccine you can rewatch SBC's Q&A session here

The Government has committed to offer every adult a first dose of the vaccine by 31 July.

Updated 02.03.21:

There is currently an 80% uptake on this scheme.

We have further updated the page with more explanation about the emails that many residents have received. There are also FAQs and the Terms & Conditions which you may find useful.

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Census Day is March 21st 2021

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