Sadly, Covid-19 infection levels in Bucks have once again returned to CRITICALLY HIGH levels, with more than 1 in every 50 people now infected. The number of people in hospital remains high and vaccinations are still moving too slowly. With Omicron now feely circulating in Bucks and England, the pandemic in Bucks is becoming more dangerous as we approach Christmas. Read on for more…
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Covid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 29 November 2021
There is more ALARMING Covid-19 news this week for Buckinghamshire. The number of infected people is still RISING FAST, and the number of people in Bucks hospitals with Covid-19 has RISEN by over 10%. Deaths have also risen significantly this week. The risk of catching Covid-19 when out and about in Bucks remains VERY HIGH.
Read on for more.
Read MoreBuDS’ Analysis of the Prime Minister’s Statement about the Omicron variant of Covid-19
The Prime Minister has issued a statement about the Government’s plan now that the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has reached the UK. Read on for more…
Read MoreNew Variant of Covid-19 – B.1.1.529
Scientists are warning that a new variant of the Covid-19 virus has started to spread very fast in South Africa. The new variant, codenamed B.1.1.529, seems to be much better at spreading that even the Delta and Delta Plus variants we have in the UK now. This means that, when the new variant reaches the UK, there is a risk that it will replace Delta and Delta Plus as the variant which most people catch. Obviously, if the new variant is also more dangerous to people’s health than Delta and Delta Plus, this would be very concerning.
Read MoreEvidence checking for the Fair4All Card
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Our evidence checkers have a really important role in the Fair4All Card scheme as they make sure that everyone who gets a Fair4All Card is legally entitled to what they have asked for.
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Covid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 22 November 2021
There is alarming Covid-19 news this week for Buckinghamshire. The number of infected people is RISING FAST again after the ‘half-term dip’, and the number of people in Bucks hospitals with Covid-19 has JUMPED by a quarter. Deaths are remaining constant. The risk of catching Covid-19 when out and about in Bucks remains VERY HIGH. As we go into the winter, the pandemic in Bucks remains a very real threat to the NHS and to everyone.
Read on for more.
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 15 November 2021
The half-term holidays mean the number of Covid-19 infected people in Bucks has fallen slightly again, but remains at a VERY HIGH level. Numbers have already started to rise again nationally, and Bucks numbers will start to rise over the next two weeks. BuDS continues to urge everyone to STOP MIXING with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. Read on for more.
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 8 November 2021
The number of Covid-19 infected people in Bucks remains at a CRITICALLY HIGH level and BuDS urges everyone to STOP mixing with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. Read on for more.
Read MoreMolnupiravir
The UK medicines regulator has approved a new medicine to help people who catch the Covid-19 virus and are at risk of being very ill. The medicine, called Molnupiravir, attacks the virus itself and helps stop the virus spreading inside the body. This medicine is potentially really good news for people who are at risk of being critically ill with Covid-19.
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 1 November 2021
The number of Covid-19 infected people in Bucks remains at a CRITICALLY HIGH level and BuDS urges everyone to STOP mixing with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. Read on for more
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