Pendle News Room

The age group that has recorded the most new cases is 10 – 19 year olds with 65 cases. This is followed by 40 – 49 year olds with 44 cases, and the 0-9 age group with 40 cases.

The latest seven-day infection rate across Pendle, based on the cases for every 100,000 people, now stands at 320.1. This is up on the 284.3 reported last week.

Sadly, there has been one reported death this week within 28 days of a positive test.

From this week, anyone aged 40 and over can now book an appointment online for the Covid-19 booster.

If it's been five months since your second dose, you'll be able to book your booster for when you reach six months.

16 and 17 year olds are now also eligible for a second dose of the vaccine. This can only be given after 12 weeks of receiving your first dose.

For anyone else 18 or over waiting to get your second jab, you only have to wait eight weeks after having your first dose.

Barkerhouse Pharmacy in Nelson is once again offering vaccine walk-in appointments. Please check Pendle Council’s website for which vaccine doses are being given, and the days and times that these are offered.

It is also offering walk-ins for anyone who is eligible for the booster and flu jabs. If you are eligible for a flu jab, then you will also be eligible to have your Covid-19 booster.

For more information about Covid-19 in Pendle, including where and how to get tested and vaccinated, visit www.pendle.gov.uk/coronavirus