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Residents asked to ‘remain cautious’ as Borough Covid cases are third highest in England

Despite the lifting of many restrictions in England, the council is urging residents to remain cautious as Bedford Borough has the third-highest Covid...

Pop-up vaccine centres planned in Bedford as booster campaign stalls

Bedfordshire's health chiefs are said to be planning 'outreach' vaccination pop-up centres after the booster campaign stalled. Volunteers speaking to the Bedford Independent...

Affected businesses urged to apply for new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant

Hospitality and leisure businesses that have been adversely affected by Omicron are being encouraged to apply for support funding. After the government announced...

LFT deliveries expected in Bedford “at any moment” as COVID cases reach “astonishing” levels

Bedford is experiencing "astonishing" levels of COVID cases with numbers reaching a record high and rates of infection rising in all age groups. Yet we're still experiencing a Lateral Flow...

Monthly column: Happy new year and River Festival 2022!

2021 was a difficult year with COVID-19 dominating and various restrictions and lockdowns taking place throughout the year. Sadly 2022 hasn’t got off to a much...

Monthly Column: Christmas message from Mohammad Yasin MP

The ongoing pandemic has been awful for everybody. And it’s difficult for all of us to face the prospect of making alternative plans. But too many families have lost loved ones this year...

“Lateral flow testing should be daily routine” says Bedford health chief

Lateral flow testing should be part of people’s daily routine, says a Bedford Borough Council health chief. He made the suggestion amid an increase in Covid-related deaths...

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...

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