Coronavirus (COVID-19) has not gone away. And rates are on the rise again both nationally and in our borough, with more people testing positive throughout June. Residents are being reminded by public health officers to take simple, effective steps to protect themselves and loved ones.
Get vaccinated and get your booster dose
The best way of staying safe and protected against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. For more information visit the coronavirus pages on the council’s website.
Anyone aged 12 years or over can get a first, second, third or booster jab at CP House in Ealing or at selected local pharmacies without an appointment.
All children aged between five and 11 years old are being offered two doses, which they can get at a pop-up clinic or by booking through the NHS website. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to give consent.
Let fresh air in if meeting others indoors
The biggest risk of COVID-19 transmission is airborne. Bringing a good supply of fresh air into a room by opening a door or a window, even for a few minutes at a time, can help to dilute and disperse the virus, helping to reduce the risk of spread. This is especially important when meeting others indoors.
Meeting outdoors greatly reduces this risk.
Although the government removed legal restrictions for COVID-19 in England in February, good hygiene remains important in helping to protect you and others from COVID-19, as well as many other common infections:
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze
- Wash or sanitise your hands
- Clean your surroundings.
Wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces
The council’s public health officers are encouraging residents to consider wearing face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as in the supermarket or on public transport. Wearing a face covering can reduce the number of particles containing viruses that are released from the mouth and nose of someone who is infected with COVID-19. Face coverings can also protect the person wearing the face covering from becoming infected by some viruses.
Residents are being reminded to be mindful and considerate towards other people’s choices around wearing face masks.
Get tested
It is still recommended that you get tested before you go to places with a lot of people, or areas that have little ventilation. You can buy testing kits at most pharmacies and online.
