In the week up to the 27 October, there have been 3,917 new cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk. This is a decrease on the numbers in the previous week. The rate of new weekly cases in Suffolk has decreased slightly and is now, at 528.3 cases per 100,000 people. This is above the rates for the East of England region (523.8 / 100,000) and for England as a whole (484.1 / 100,000)…
Wickhambrook Together
An Update from Suffolk County Council on COVID-19 in Suffolk
Various updates including face masks back as additional measures brought in to reduce Covid-19 transmission in Suffolk schools…
Long Covid
Today’s infographic provides information about long Covid…
Easing of lockdown rule changes that came into effect from 19 July 2021
Today’s infographic provides information about easing of lockdown rule changes that came into effect from 19 July 2021…
What to do if you have had a first dose, but not second dose, of the Covid-19 vaccination
Today’s infographic provides information about what to do if you have had the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination, but not yet had a second dose….
Suffolk Coronawatch Bulletin Overview
In the week up to May 5 there have been 144 new cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk. This is a drop of 48 cases on the previous week. The underlying rate of new weekly cases in Suffolk has risen and is now at 19.7 cases per 100,000 people. This rate is above the rates for the East of England region (19.1 / 100,000) but below England as a whole (22.6 / 100,000)…
Am I eligible for Covid-19 vaccine, testing and care?
The latest Message Cascaders infographic provides information for those people who are not sure if they are eligible for free Covid-19 vaccinations, testing and care…
Rules from 12 April 2021 – Stage two of the easing of lockdown
This infographic covers the easing of lockdown rule changes that come into effect 12 April 2021…
Suffolk Coronavirus News – Easing of lockdown starts today
From today the Government have put into force the next phase of easing the lockdown in England…
Infographic that covers the easing of lockdown rule changes (29 March 2021)
This infographic covers the easing of lockdown rule changes that come into effect today. We hope that you are finding the infographics useful…
Vaccine Information Poster
A vaccine information poster developed by the West Suffolk Alliance for your information and to share with your contacts. The aim of this poster is to get clear information about the COVID-19 vaccine out to our communities and point people toward different resources which may be useful…
Doorstep Covid-19 Scammer reported in Suffolk
We received a report that a Capel St Mary resident had a knock on the door on Tuesday 26th. The caller said he was from “the doctors surgery” and that he was there to give her the Covid-19 vaccination…
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination scam emails
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination scam emails. We have become aware of two that have been received across the County. They purport to be from the NHS, inviting you for your vaccination. We can confirm that they are bogus and that the links take you to a website that asks for financial details to pay for the vaccine…
Bogus Lockdown Grant Text Messages
Beware of these bogus text messages that state you are entitled to a grant due to the current lockdown. These texts have been sent by criminals who have created fake websites. The websites that the text links to has been created to look similar to the government website, with the same branding, layout and font choices…
Advice from the Clerk – Letter received from West Suffolk about an additional business grant
A new business grant that we are launching today for those customer facing businesses that remain open but have seen their takings severely impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions…
News from the Clerk
News about Vaccination updates, Keep Suffolk Moving, Discover Suffolk and new recycling campaign aims to get Suffolk’s recycling right…
Covid Vaccination Transport
We provide Connecting Communities, Community Transport across West Suffolk. We would just like to highlight that our service are available for anyone who is struggling to find transport in order to attend a vaccination appointment…
Wickhambrook Coronavirus Support Group
The volunteers are available to assist and support with food shopping, collection of medications or just a chat…
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
The Covid vaccination programme will start at the end of week commencing 11 January. The GP Federation is working with 28 practices to deliver the programme for patients who can travel to one of the centres. The Federation is owned by the GP practices in Suffolk…
Coronavirus rapid testing centre opens at University of Suffolk
A new Covid-19 rapid testing centre for people without symptoms in Suffolk and which can take nearly 700 samples per day has begun operation…
NHS Suffolk – virtual community event – COVID
NHS Suffolk are hosting a virtual community event about COVID – so that your community can put their questions about the COVID-19 pandemic to a panel of experts from local health and care services and community leaders…
Message from Mary Evans, Suffolk County and West Suffolk District Councillor
Here is a list of helpful phone numbers where you can get help and support during lockdown – do please share these number…
Suffolk Coronawatch Bulletin
Welcome to the Coronawatch Bulletin. This bulletin provides an update on the current Covid-19 situation in Suffolk along with updates on the work being carried out as part of Suffolk’s Local Outbreak Control Plan…
Fake Text re Covid-19 Test
Please be aware there are scammers at work trying to capitalise on our fears over catching Covid and our keenness to be vaccinated and a fake text is being circulated. Do not reply…
Business Support Helpline
During these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that you and your businesses can get to the right support as quickly as possible. That’s where the government Business Support Helpline comes in…
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination Scams
We are hearing reports across the Country of people being contacted out of the blue with offers of a coronavirus vaccination. The approaches have been made by text and from a recorded voice message on the telephone. Criminals are exploiting the current situation to attempt to steal personal details and your money…
Vaccine Volunteers
Please see the messaging from the Suffolk & North East Essex ICS, regarding the Coronavirus Vaccine Volunteer Opportunities
Vaccine and Mass Testing Update
On Friday the Local Outbreak Engagement Board had an update about Suffolk’s roll-out of the vaccines programme and also mass-testing…
Grant Funding Available to businesses
As part of its national restriction measures, the Government has announced grant funding to be paid out by councils to businesses that have, as a result, been told to close…
Home, But Not Alone phoneline goes live again today
The Home, But Not Alone free phoneline, which supports vulnerable people in our communities who may be struggling with the impact of Coronavirus, was paused in August because of low demand and the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. However, in light of Thursday’s national lockdown, the service is now up and running again…