Coronavirus

Health officials say the Covid-19 jab is safe in pregnancy and advice hasn't changed, as outdated social media post spreads ahead of booster roll-out.

Preparations are underway to start delivering the autumn Covid-19 booster campaign at West Norfolk's large-scale vaccination site.

The two toilet blocks have been updated via funding awarded to local authorities in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 on the high street.

The UK's Health Security Agencyis reminding people that "covid hasn't gone away" as infections rise in the East of England.

There is one patient on a mechanical ventilator.

Good news, as covid deaths appear to be on the decline

The historic town centre site has had a busy few months delivering the spring Covid booster campaign.

Latest coronavirus figures show that there have been no new deaths from the disease in the last two weeks.

Flitcham's community response to pandemic earns a plaque.

The latest figures show that no one was on a ventilator for the last recorded period.

A total of 653 people have now died with the virus since the start of the pandemic.

The large-scale Covid vaccination site in the town centre will be open for walk-ins and booked appointments on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5.

Infection rates in West Norfolk have also fallen to levels not seen since last summer, according to latest data.

Figures suggest there has also been another significant drop in the number of positive tests being recorded.

The Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk presented plaques in recognition of work done during a testing time of Zoom meetings.

Two new Omicron strains are causing a rise in Covid-19 cases in South Africa and UK health officials are watching closely.

One of the Deputy Lieutenants for Norfolk performed the presentation of the commemorate plaque which is a countywide initiative.

Many of the cases date back several weeks as officials say staff sickness problems led to a backlog in recording them.

Officials say some rules will remain in place, but visitors can now return to most areas following a sharp fall in local infection rates.

A West Norfolk family has shared its anguish after the High Court upheld a legal challenge to the decision to discharge patients into care homes.