This week has seen our vaccination programme continue to make progress. So far, 630,297 vaccinations have been administered in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with 51,231 delivered in the last week. In total, 121,907 second doses have now been administered.

The NHS is urging anyone who qualifies for a jab, but has not yet received one, to book an appointment. Those who are currently eligible include over 45s, frontline health and social care workers as well as those who are clinically vulnerable and carers.

Hospitals

• We have seen 47 hospital admissions relating to Covid-19 in the seven days to 18 April, which compares to 60 in the previous 7 day period.
• We had 81 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 20 April, this compares to 84 on 13 April.
• Of those 81 beds occupied, 13.5% were mechanically ventilated.
• In the week from 15 – 21 April there were 0 deaths in our hospitals down from 2 in the previous week. The last time we saw 0 deaths was the week 5 – 11 September.

Vaccinations

• Latest data shows in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire we have administered 630,297 vaccinations (8 December – 18 April) with 51,231 delivered in the last week.
• A breakdown of the figures, alongside ONS population estimates, show vaccines have been administered to 96.7% of people aged 80+, 100% of people aged 75-79, 97.8% of people aged 70-74, 92.7% of people aged 65-69,  96.9% of people aged 60-64, 94.2% of people aged 55-59 and 88.4% of people aged 50-54, 64.9% of people aged 45-49.  
• The numbers of those receiving their second dose of the vaccine has also started to increase. Latest data shows 82.1% of people aged 80+, 65% of people aged 75-79, 17.6% of people aged 70-74, 4.5% of people aged 65-69,  8.3% of people aged 60-64, 9.9% of people aged 55-59 and 9.5% of people aged 50-54 and 8.6% of people aged 45-49 have now received their second dose.  

Remember

The NHS is here for you and so if you are concerned about a new lump or mole or have any other health issues then please get in touch with your GP or in an emergency call 999. If you are unsure which service you need, call 111 or go to 111 Online who will advise you on the best service for your needs. 

If you have symptoms of coronavirus, including a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of smell or taste, then get a test by calling 119 or go online to https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test 

For more information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme, please click here.

For information on how to book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment, please click here.