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Update : Number of Covid deaths in SWF

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Content originally from Office for National Statistics An interactive map released by the ONS (Office for National Statistics) has shown that 45 people have sadly died from Covid in South Woodham Ferrers. The increases due to Covid deaths registered in March 2021 are: SWF : 45 deaths over all months (1 death during March)Danbury & Bicknacre: 22 … Continue reading Update : Number of Covid deaths in SWF

SWF Library to begin distributing self-testing kits from 23 April.

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In the coming weeks, residents will find it even easier to access Covid-19 self-testing kits as an additional 14 collection points become operational. South Woodham's library will begin distributing self-testing kits this Friday - April 23rd. Library collection sites were launched with the aim of making asymptomatic testing more accessible and helping to prevent individuals … Continue reading SWF Library to begin distributing self-testing kits from 23 April.

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation issues new advice on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women

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Content originally from Public Health England There have been no specific safety concerns identified with any brand of COVID-19 vaccines in relation to pregnancy. Real-world data from the United States shows that around 90,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated, mainly with mRNA vaccines including Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, without any safety concerns being raised. Based on this data, … Continue reading Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation issues new advice on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women