Both Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas have seen a slight fall in case rates this week.
Both areas are now below the average rate for the South West and significantly lower than the England average.
Whilst it is good news that our case rates have fallen over recent weeks, as restrictions start to ease it’s more important than ever to remain vigilant. In the last few months we have seen how quickly things can change.
This week saw restrictions on social contact start to be eased, with people now able to meet outdoors in groups of up to six people, or two households. Please remember that you still need to maintain social distancing when meeting others, and only meet in outside spaces where the risk of transmission is much lower than indoors.
Whilst many of us are looking forward to doing more of the things we enjoy and seeing the people we love over the coming months, it’s important to remember the need to take each step safely as we continue to live with COVID-19.
The key public health measures remain critically important – keep your distance, wear a face covering and wash your hands frequently. If you have any COVID symptoms, even if they are mild, you must book a test and self-isolate with your household.
NHS England publish weekly data on the number of COVID-19 vaccinations given by local area. Up to 28 March, 479,858 doses had been administered to people in Dorset.
