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Number of omicron cases doubling every two to three days in Bedford Borough

It’s too early to say whether the omicron variant is more severe than other variants, but if cases rise rapidly it could be enough to overwhelm the NHS, a meeting heard...

Breaking News: First case of Omicron COVID-19 variant found in Bedford

Bedford Borough Council has said the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the Borough and is linked to international travel. Vicky Head, Director of Public Health at Bedford Borough Council...

Monthly Column: Have a happy and safe Christmas

Christmas is coming and by the time you read this, the festivities will be well underway across Bedford Borough with Christmas Lights throughout the Borough. Father Christmas has been...

University of Bedfordshire plant ‘living memorial’ for Covid-19 victims

Trees, forming part of a 'living memorial' have been planted at the University of Bedfordshire's Bedford campus to remember those impacted by and lost during the Covid-19 pandemic...

Happy Birthday to us! Bedford Independent turns three

Today marks the third anniversary of turning on BedfordIndependent.co.uk and beginning to provide, fact-checked, unbiased and comprehensive news about Bedford Borough. Since 28...

“Significant” reduction in number of Bedford Hospital inpatients with Covid-19

A greater proportion of unvaccinated people will end up in hospital, but as there are so few unvaccinated in the community, they don’t make up the bulk of inpatients, a meeting has heard. Ian...

Bedford health chiefs answer parents’ vaccine concerns at Covid Q&A session

The Covid vaccine might not stop you from catching the virus – but its purpose is to prevent you from getting severely ill, attendees on a Q&A Zoom call were told. On Thursday (4 November)...

New COVID guidance for Bedford schools not aligned with DfE policy

New guidance sent to Bedford schools by the council's Director of Public Health during half-term does not officially align with Department for Education policy. Ben Pearson, the Bedford...

Frustration at new ‘last-minute’ COVID-19 advisory sent to Bedford schools at very end of half term

Parents in Bedford have expressed frustration at being told 'last minute' about new COVID-19 guidance for schools, including children wearing masks, saying there will now be increased...

Covid-19 situation in Bedford is at “quite a high level” but stable

The Covid-19 situation in Bedford is stable but at "quite a high level," said Vicky Head, Director of Public Health for Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes at...

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