Covid cases drop by quarter as people offered fourth jab
Covid cases have dropped by almost a quarter in West Lothian - a week after the requirement to wear face masks was dropped.There were in the 889 new cases seven days up to the week ending April 22, down 23.6 per cent.West Lothian’s two asymptomatic covid testing sites have also now closed.The council had operated the mobile sites during the pandemic to provide free testing for Covid-19 for anyone who did not have symptoms.The testing sites are currently at Mosswood Community Centre in Livingston and Brucefield church in Whitburn, and will continue to operate from seven days a week, between 9.30am and 4.30pm until their closure.Limited supplies of home testing kits are available for collection from the centres.
Member of the public are welcome to collect kits from each centre, but number may be limited if demand is high. For more details, please visit www.westlothian.gov.uk/communitytestingThis week NHS Scotland began inviting certain groups for another round of covid vaccinations.This will be the fourth shot - or second booster - for some Scots who are called forward.People who are at high risk of the virus are being prioritised according to guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).A spring dose is recommended for adults aged 75 and over (or who will turn 75 by June 30), care home residents, and people who are 12 and over who have a weakened immune system. Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier.
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