This Newsletter has been produced by the Petersfield COVID-19 Network. It is intended to help and inform Petersfield residents, especially those who are unable to leave their homes because of Government restrictions.
If you know someone who would like to receive the paper version of this newsletter, please ask them to contact Romsey Mill via phone or via post: Romsey Mill Centre, Hemingford Road, Cambridge CB1 3BZ (you do not need a stamp if you add “FREEPOST CB1067”) or call 07933 671101.
Romsey Mill can also offer assistance by putting you in contact with volunteers, who can help collecting shopping and medication.
If you have information which would be of benefit to other residents in Petersfield please contact Romsey Mill with details and we will consider using it in future newsletters.
For all residents experiencing other Covid related issues (e.g. needing help while they isolate, or experiencing financial hardship support) speak to a member of the customer services team at Cambridge City Council. Telephone 01223 458780 or contact Simon.Aslett@cambridge.gov.uk or complete an online help request form here https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/coronavirus
Latest infection statistics in Cambridge
Between June 28 – Jul 5 2021, 441 people had a confirmed positive test result. This is a 28% increase from the previous week. There were 29 cases in Petersfield from 25 Jun – 2 July. Between June 20 – 27, the number of hospital admissions (CUH) for Covid-19 was 3. There were 0 deaths
Vaccinations in Cambridge
Despite the current higher than national average infection rate in Cambridge, the percentage of the population who have received the vaccine remains low. Nationally, 86.4% have received the first dose compared with 61% in Cambridge and nationally 65% have had the second dose compared with 36% in Cambridge.
In an attempt to improve the situation, a number of walk-in vaccination centres are being set up for those over-18s who have not yet received both doses of the vaccine.
Information regarding walk-in clinics
| If you need the first dose of the Covid 19 Vaccine |
The following walk-in options are available over the coming days. These are open to anyone aged 18 or over unless otherwise specified.
| Guildhall, Cambridge | Saturday 10 July and Sunday 11 July, times 8am-8pm (AstraZeneca and Pfizer) | The Grafton Centre, Cambridge | Wednesday 7 July 5.30-7.30pm (Pfizer)Wednesday 14 July 5.30-7.30pm (Pfizer) Every day until 1 August 9am – 3pm, 7 days a week (AstraZeneca) Wednesdays until 1 August, 5.30-7.30pm (AstraZeneca) |
| Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club, Cambridge | Every day until 1 August 9am -3pm, 7 days a week (AstraZeneca) |
| If you need your second dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine |
The following walk-in options are available for people who had their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at least 8 weeks ago.
| Guildhall, Cambridge | Saturday 10 July and Sunday 11 July, 8am-8pm | The Grafton Centre, Cambridge | Daily until 1 August, 9am-3pmWednesdays until 1 August, 5.30-7.30pm |
| Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club, Cambridge | Daily until 1 August, 9am-3pm |
The following walk-in options are available for people who had their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least 8 weeks ago.
| Guildhall, Cambridge | Saturday 10 July and Sunday 11 July, 8am-8pm | Grafton Centre, Cambridge | Wednesday 14 July, 5.30pm-7.30pm |
Editor’s note: AnneC has been producing this weekly paper newsletter for people who aren’t on the internet for 60 weeks. She is now moving on to other things, so this will be the last newsletter.
If you might be interested in taking over, please contact Petersfield.C19@gmail.com