COVID UPDATE AND INFORMATION
Across Scotland and in Grampian, many of the measures that help us to understand the spread of the virus have been going in the right direction recently, but there are multiple factors at play. The surge in June was driven by Delta, Euro 2020 and social mixing. The school holidays and warmer weather, with more mixing outside seems to have had a positive impact on case numbers since then. If these are the driving factors, the situation could be just as easily reversed towards the end of the summer period. The good news though, is that with more people getting vaccinated we are getting closer to population immunity. The more immunity we can achieve through vaccination, the less people will be at risk infection and implications of Long Covid. In the meantime we can all play a part through regular testing, getting vaccinated and adhering to current advice e.g. wearing face masks, getting tested and isolating if you have symptoms
Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics
This week's upcoming clinics are as follows (First Dose, 18+) -
• Tuesday 3rd August - Healthy Hoose, 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm.
• Wednesday 4th August - Healthy Hoose, 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm.
• Thursday 5th August - Northfield Community Centre, 11am - 7pm.
• Friday 6th August - Old Torry Community Centre, 10am - 6pm.
These clinics are held on a drop-in basis, however if you would like to book an appointment, you can do so by calling the local contact centre on 0800 0304 713. The line is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
P&J Live
Drop-in clinics available for both first and second dose. Second dose must be at least 8 weeks after first.
Monday - Sunday, 9am - 6pm.
The above vaccination clinic information can also be viewed via the following link - https://www.nhsgrampian.org/covid-19/covid-19-public-information/covid-19-vaccination-clinics-aberdeen/
Community Testing Site (if you have no symptoms)
Community Testing Site (if you have no symptoms)
• This is not a walk-in facility so please book in advance.
• Free home test kits can be collected from this test centre from 8am - 5pm on Mondays and Thursdays and from 8am - 1.30pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tillydrone
• Tillydrone Community Campus, 54 Hayton Road, Aberdeen, AB24 2UY is open Tuesday and Friday from 10am - 4pm for walk-in testing.
• Free home test kits can also be collected from this test centre.
Testing Pick-Up Points
Garthdee
• Robert Gordon's University, Car Park 4, Garthdee Campus, Garthdee, Aberdeen, AB10 7AQ.
• Open every day from 8am - 8pm to collect free home test kits if you have no COVID-19 symptoms
Rosehill
• Rosehill Day Centre, 202 Ashgrove Road, AB16 5EH.
• Open every day from 8am - 8pm to collect free home test kits if you have no COVID-19 symptoms.
Roy Strathdee Building
• Roy Strathdee Building, Aberdeen University, Don St, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3EN
• Open every day from 8am - 8pm to collect free home test kits if you have no COVID-19 symptoms.
Torry
• Torry Youth and Leisure Centre, Oscar Rd, Aberdeen AB11 8ER
• Open every day from 8am - 8pm to collect free home test kits if you have no COVID-19 symptoms.
If you are showing symptoms of Covid-19, please book a PCR test using the following link -
www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or call 01224 558494.
Community Testing
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested/pages/no-covid-symptoms/
Community testing clinics can be found on the following webpage (if you have no symptoms) -
Anyone experiencing Covid-19 symptoms should book a PCR test via the NHS Inform website -
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-testing
If people are unable to access the internet or require further support to access testing, they can call the Testing Team - 01224 558494
Downloadable Apps (on smartphones and tablets)
Check In Scotland App - https://www.mygov.scot/help-qr-check-in
Protect Scotland App (Track and Trace) - https://protect.scot/
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