People are being urged to continue playing their part to keep the Covid-19 case rate falling across Staffordshire.

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The current data shows that the county rate is just over 789 per 100,000 people – below the national and regional average.

Although restrictions have been lifted, Staffordshire County Council is urging people to continue wearing face coverings in busy areas and get vaccinated when they are eligible.

Cllr Johnny McMahon, cabinet support member for public health, said:

“Staffordshire’s case rate continues to fall from its Omicron peak in January, but it’s important to remember that current case rates are still higher than previous peaks seen in 2021.

“Many more people now have better protection against the virus which highlights how important it is for people to get fully vaccinated and boosted as soon as they are eligible.

“The good news is that it has never been easier to get a vaccine, with walk-in clinics across the county offering doses without the need to book an appointment.”

Cllr Johnny McMahon, Staffordshire County Council

Dr Richard Harling, director for health and care at Staffordshire County Council, added:

“We can all keep taking steps to minimise our risk of catching and spreading Covid-19, including continuing to wear face coverings and testing prior to meeting people we do not live with or going to busy indoor settings such as shops, public transport and workplaces.

“Sticking to these behaviours and getting vaccinated will hopefully see case rates continue to fall.”

Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council
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John Allen
2 years ago

Due to the recent decision to end all restrictions later this month, I fear this plea will fall on a lot of deaf ears. When a government makes public health decisions on a political basis, we are on a slippery slope. With the exception of Greece, experts in other countries think we are balmy to remove all restrictions so soon. The risks to vulnerable people are considerable, and I really don’t know how Boris the buffoon sleeps at night.

Carl Sholl
2 years ago

Boris is simply abrogating his responsibilities. He’s not a person who can handle responsibility, and he’s not a suitable person to have responsibility for anything. With no support from our national government, local authorities are left in a position where all they can do is plead with people to continue doing what is necessary to keep this pandemic under control.

ProfessorPineapple
2 years ago

What some call ‘restrictions’ are known by others as safeguards.
Can only agree with this, “there are broader philosophical differences in our health system, with avoidance of death still playing a fundamental part in the German system, while Britain’s system places more emphasis on maintaining the ability to work.”

Philip
2 years ago

@Carl Scholl, it is difficult to determine if the decision is political, economic or medical, although I suspect the latter is the least probable. As the statistics seem to have been less accurate or available in recent weeks we are left relying on government pronouncements.
Personally I think caution is still the most prudent action. That said, you have to have compliance from the general public and the less than impartial news media give the impression that is no longer there.
I hope the stoic members of society are rewarded with good health through the coming months. Those without imagination do not have an understanding of what death means.