Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
‘Get vaccinated’ plea as coronavirus hospitalisations surge in North Yorkshire
As hospital numbers rise from the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, the region’s leaders are urging people to renew their resolution to get vaccinated and boosted. They are also engaged in surge planning to maintain critical services in the coming weeks. Residents across North Yorkshire and York redoubled their efforts to turn up to…
Read MoreMore opportunities for eligible patients in the Harrogate district to get their COVID booster jabs
Patients in the Harrogate district who are eligible for their COVID booster vaccine can now book appointments to have their jab at the Yorkshire Event Centre. The Yorkshire Health Network – a collaborative of GP practices in the Harrogate and Ripon districts – is aiming to deliver around 20,000 jabs from the Harrogate showground site…
Read MorePregnant women in North Yorkshire and York urged to take up offer of COVID vaccination
Health leaders across North Yorkshire and York are encouraging more pregnant women – and those who are trying for a baby – to get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Catching COVID can cause problems with pregnancy. Women with COVID are two to three times more likely to have their babies early than women without…
Read MoreCOVID-safe measures to continue in GP practices and other healthcare settings in North Yorkshire and York
GP practices in North Yorkshire and York will be keeping COVID-secure arrangements in place when restrictions elsewhere are eased on Monday (19 July). All staff and patients are being asked to continue to wear a suitable face covering and comply with social distancing and hand hygiene guidance as before. Practices will continue to offer a…
Read MorePop-up clinics in North Yorkshire will offer COVID vaccination jabs without appointment
A number of walk-in COVID vaccination clinics will be available in North Yorkshire this week, to allow people to “pop in at their convenience, without needing to make an appointment”. Central Dales Pharmacy, Hawes: Tuesday 13 July to Saturday 17 July, 1pm to 5pm – first dose Pfizer clinics for anyone aged 18 and over; the…
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