Help keep covid at bay in Rutland
As free testing nears an end, we're urged not to be complacent
Last updated 29th Mar 2022
With free covid-19 testing ending next month (1 April), we're being urged not to be complacent around coronavirus in Rutland.
Rutland County Council is urging us to keep following safety measures to reduce transmission of the virus.
Mike Sandys, Director of Public Health for Rutland County Council, said:
“We are observing the lifting of all remaining COVID-19 restrictions with extreme caution. These last two years have been hugely difficult for families everywhere and our NHS. We want Rutland residents to remain safe, which is why we’re encouraging people to continue with safety measures that can help us to reduce the spread of the virus. There are elderly and vulnerable residents in Rutland who need to be protected and small everyday actions can help us do this.
“You are no longer required by law to wear a face covering indoors spaces, but it’s still advisable to do so, especially with COVID cases increasing rapidly over the last two weeks. We also recommend that people continue to follow the basic guidance around letting fresh air into indoor spaces and washing your hands regularly. If you do get sick and think it might be COVID, try to consider others and keep away from people – just as you would if you had a nasty cold or the flu. It requires very little effort but has been shown throughout the pandemic to have a big effect in reducing infection rates.
“It’s down to us to stay safe now. We’ve learned a lot from these past two years, and we all know how to protect our friends and family. I hope that people will remain sensible, make the right choices and continue to think of others. I also can’t stress enough just how important and effective the COVID vaccine has been in combatting the virus, so please get vaccinated and take every opportunity to get a booster jab when it’s offered to you.”