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All the latest, fact-checked news about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and how it is affecting Bedford, Bedford Town, Bedford Borough, Bedford businesses and Bedford people in one place.
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As we publish news articles relating to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Bedford, they will be added to this archive for easy access.

All of the team at Bedford Independent live in and around Bedford Borough and we aim to report on the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on local people, local business and local economy.

Please check & follow the latest Government Advice and, if you suspect you have symptoms, follow the NHS guidelines.

Covid infection rates remain “pretty low” in adult care sector, says council

While the impact of Covid on individuals has reduced, care providers across Bedford borough are still taking the “right approach” when an infection is reported...

Vaccine centre volunteer reflects on “extraordinary 23 months”

A volunteer at the Bedford vaccination centre which is due to close in mid-December has described the camaraderie among staff working there and praised their resilience...

Bedford Heights Covid vaccination centre to close in mid-December

Bedford Heights is among three Covid-19 vaccination centres in Bedfordshire that will be closing in mid-December. It comes as the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations...

Autumn COVID boosters to be rolled out across Bedford

COVID-19 vaccination boosters are due to be rolled out across Bedford from next week in line with autumn boosters being offered across the county. The life-saving booster jab will be...

Bedford Borough health sector records zero COVID-19 cases over three days last week

There were no cases of Covid-19 reported in Bedford Borough’s health sector over three days last week. During a Covid update to yesterday’s Adult Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee...

CCG warns COVID spike is putting pressure on hospital and ambulance services

Covid and non-Covid activity are putting pressure on hospitals and ambulance services across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, a meeting heard. “We’re seeing a significant further spike...

Coronavirus concerns over LFT end at Bedford Borough care homes

An end to free lateral flow tests is causing concern for families of care home residents – who fear it may impact visits. And a new Covid vaccine booster programme and grants...

Covid cases rising ‘sharply’ in primary schools in the Borough

Covid cases in Bedford are rising ‘sharply’ – leading to staffing issues at primary schools and in early years education. And some members of staff have been forced...

SEVA Trust UK hosting vaccination sessions for Bedford’s Sikh communities

To help increase COVID-19 vaccination rates amongst Bedford's Sikh community in Bedford, SEVA Trust UK are hosting special sessions so those with concerns can find out more and...

Local wastewater testing is key to detecting new Covid variants

Testing wastewater is one way new Covid variants could be detected when mass testing comes to an end next month. Bedford Borough’s Local Outbreak...