With Covid-19 rates rising in the borough, Hounslow Council is urging residents to protect themselves and others by getting their autumn booster.
Published: Monday, 24th October 2022
Infection rates for Covid-19 in Hounslow rose by seven per cent over the past week, official figures have revealed.
As winter approaches and pressures on local health services continue to mount, Hounslow Council’s lead member for health has stressed the need for everyone to get their booster jabs.
Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) this week show there were 158 positive cases this week, compared with 146 for the previous week.
The best way for residents to guard against Covid-19 is to get an autumn booster. The Council and its partners are also urging residents to double up their protection by getting their winter flu vaccines as well.
Research has shown that people who get the flu and Covid-19 at the same can become seriously ill.
The number of groups who can get their Covid-19 booster for free has expanded and now includes the over 50s. There are plenty of venues across the borough, including GP surgeries and pharmacies, where residents can get boosters.
Hounslow Council has launched a campaign urging everyone in the borough to Get Winter Ready by getting their boosters.
Reacting to the latest figures, Hounslow Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Health Integration, Councillor Samia Chaudhary, said: “This winter, we are facing a lot of pressures around our health services and the cost of living crisis. We all need to do everything we can to support these vital services by taking responsibility for our health and getting the protection from these viruses we need.”
“When you get your booster and vaccines, you are not only protecting yourself, you are helping to keep your family, friends and frontline workers safe.
“We are seeing a slight increase in covid cases in our borough. Working together, we can slow the spread of the infection and make sure our borough is winter ready.”
- For more information on Covid-19 boosters and flu vaccines in Hounslow, visit: hounslow.gov.uk/get-winter-ready
- Residents can also find out more about where to get their vaccines here: Where to get your vaccine :: North West London ICS (nwlondonics.nhs.uk)
