Covid

An increased number of COVID-19 cases in Upper Nithsdale has resulted in additional testing capacity being introduced in the area.Anyone living in Sanquhar, Kelloholm or the immediate surrounding area who is experiencing symptoms of COVID, or other mild illness such as diarrhoea, runny nose or sore throat. is encouraged to come forward to be tested.A

FEWER than five new cases of COVID-19 were once again identified in Dumfries and Galloway in the seven days up to April 18 2021. However, from those cases a total of 17 close contacts were identified and advised to self-isolate – up from 5 people in the previous week. A total of 3099 PCR COVID-19

FEWER than five new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Dumfries and Galloway in the seven days up to April 11 2021.  This was the second week in a row that new cases had numbered under five, but those cases that were discovered resulted in five close contacts being identified and advised to self-isolate.  A

ALMOST a third of all adults in Dumfries and Galloway have now received both their first and second COVID-19 vaccinations.  However, everyone is being encouraged to continue to follow the rules, including the FACTS guidance around face coverings, hand washing and social distancing – as changes take effect around lockdown.  As at the end of

Almost 70 per cent of the region’s adult population have received their first COVID-19 vaccination. Meanwhile, almost a quarter of the adult population have received their second dose, which provides them with the highest and longest lasting degree of protection against the coronavirus. A total of 86,689 first dose vaccinations have been delivered and 29,376

LESS than five new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Dumfries and Galloway in the week ending April 4 – down from 29 in the previous week.  And less than five close contacts were identified and asked to self-isolate – down from 97 the week before.  NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief Executive Jeff Ace said:

An opportunity for COVID-19 testing is being provided in Dalbeattie from tomorrow, April 1. Testing has not taken place in Dalbeattie for several weeks, and anyone in the community is encouraged to be tested, even if not displaying symptoms. A mobile testing site is open at Dalbeattie Town Hall over the Easter weekend starting from

A total of 16 new positive COVID-19 cases were identified in the region in the week ending March 21. This was a move back down in terms of numbers, following an increase to 32 the previous week. As a result of these new cases, 79 close contacts were advised to self-isolate – down from 117.

MORE than 60 per cent of the region’s adult population have received their first COVID-19 vaccination.  And coming on for 10 per cent have received their second, as the programme continues to make good progress during a period of more limited national supplies.  As at end of March 23 2021, a total of 74,948 first

COVID-19 vaccinations in Dumfries and Galloway are on course to see the vast majority of people aged 50 and above receive their first dose before the end of this month. And second doses are also now being delivered at pace, with those aged 80 and over set to have been provided with the fullest degree