From today Friday 18th June 2021 the Covid-vaccine is available to anyone over the age of 18.
This means that any adult is eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine if they haven’t already had it.
There has been a rise in the new Covid-19 (Delta) variant of the virus in certain areas of the country
The new COVID-19 variant (known as Delta) spreads more easily than the other variants that were previously most common. To help stop the spread, you should:
- Get both doses of the vaccine when you are offered it and encourage others to do so as well
- Participate in surge testing in your local area, whether you are vaccinated or not
- Self-isolate immediately if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste) or if you’ve tested positive for COVID-19