Call for more Bucks residents to volunteer to help COVID-19 efforts

The Buckinghamshire Volunteer Matching Service is calling for Bucks residents to sign-up as volunteers to help support local people and communities during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

The Volunteer Matching Service, which is run by Community Impact Bucks in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council and The Clare Foundation, matches registered volunteers to roles where they are most needed in the county. It is looking for volunteers from across the county but in particular for volunteers from the High Wycombe, Missendens and Chesham areas.

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Covid update from Bucks Council

From Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council:

“I know it’s only a week since I last wrote to you but, unfortunately, we are seeing a situation of increasing urgency here in Buckinghamshire, so I wanted to update you again. The last week has shown another rapid rise in the number of cases across the county; we now have 87 cases per 100,000 people in Buckinghamshire compared with the 22 cases per 100,000 that I wrote to you about last week.

This means our rates have increased dramatically, quadrupling in a little over seven days. These numbers are changing rapidly so please go to our website for our latest data in detail. You can also see the number of cases in your postcode area at this link too.”

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Buckinghamshire Council urges residents to stay safe amid rising coronavirus cases

Coronavirus cases in Buckinghamshire are continuing to rise and residents across the county are being reminded to follow the rules at all times in a bid to stem the increase.

In the seven days leading up to 3 October, 231 Buckinghamshire residents tested positive for coronavirus. This equates to around 42 cases per 100,000 people. This is an increase in positive cases of 86% from the previous week.

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Bucks Council – Parents in Bucks urged to make sure eligible children get their flu vaccination

As flu season approaches, parents and guardians across Buckinghamshire are being urged to make sure all eligible children are protected against the virus by taking up the offer of a free flu vaccination.

For most children the vaccine is given by a quick, painless spray up the nose.

With coronavirus still circulating, getting a flu vaccination is more important than ever this winter.

This year, children aged two and three, all primary school children, and children in school year 7 will be offered a free flu vaccination by the NHS.

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