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High rise in COVID cases amongst those aged 17 and 18
26/08/2021
Grab a Jab at a Walk-in Vaccination Clinic is running for those aged 16 and 17 at Banbury United this Sunday
There’s been a large rise in COVID cases in young people in Oxfordshire. Last week saw a 227 per cent increase in infections amongst 17 and 18-year-olds in the space of just a week.
All 16 to 18 year olds are being reminded that the COVID vaccine is available to them now and a Grab a Jab at a Walk-in Vaccination Clinic is running at Banbury United’s ground this Sunday.
Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council’s Director of Public Health said: “Cases are now on a very substantial upward trend again in the county and the need for people to be cautious in their daily behaviour and get vaccinated remains very important.
“Notably, there’s been an exceptional increase in cases among those aged 17 and 18 over the course of just one week. We know that many young people are keen to come forward and get the vaccine as soon as possible. We urge you to look out for grab-a-jab clinics and for communication from your GP or to book through the National Booking System if you are eligible.
“While we know that most young people are less likely to suffer badly from COVID –there always remains a chance – we do know that young people can still pass it onto those in older age groups, and those at a higher risk of complications.
“Therefore, as we look towards the return of schools, colleges and universities in September, now is the perfect time to come forward and get protected against COVID and don’t forget to keep up with regular testing.”
18 and 17 year olds can take advantage of a Grab a Jab at a Walk-in Vaccination Clinic at Banbury United Football Club on Station Approach this Sunday between 10am and 6pm.
The rise in cases has contributed to a week on week rise of 32 per cent in cases overall across the county. In the Banbury FM area 314 people tested positive for the virus in the seven days up to last Friday.
The infection rate in the Cherwell District stood at 299.7 cases per 100,000 of the population.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam