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EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE Covid-19 Information sheet, created by the Public, Service User and Carer (PSUC) group East Dunbartonshire: local 7 day Covid-19 statistics (01 June 2021 to 07 June 2021) Welcome to the latest East Dunbartonshire Public, Service User and Carer (PSUC) group Covid-19 (Coronavirus) information sheet. The latest 7 day statistics up to the 7th of June 2021 show 132* positive cases (01 June 2021 to 07 June 2021) which is a rate of 121.5 per 100,000 population, with a 7 day positive rate of 4.0%. This shows an increase from 4 weeks ago (01 May to 07 May 2021), when the 7 day positive cases was 23, which was a rate of 21.2 per 100,000 population, with a 7 day positivity rate of 0.9%. We must remain vigilant and follow the FACTS guidance, though social distancing, good hand and respiratory hygiene and by using appropriate face coverings and by adhering to current protection level 2 guidance. Please continue to follow Scottish Government and NHS advice. *Public Health (10/06/2021)

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Current Protection Levels Currently the most of Scotland is at protection level 2, at present you can travel into . Stick to the rules in your area - Scotland follows a COVID-19 levels system (0-4). Each Level has a different set of rules on what you can and cannot do.

What can you currently do in level 2? Click HERE for more information Indoor Socialising Outdoor Socialising Travel 6 people from 3 households in 8 people from 8 households Unrestricted travel to all Level 3 your home or theirs – and can outdoors, in a private garden or areas; must not enter Levels 0- stay overnight. a public place like a park or an 2 or Level 3 area unless for a 6 people from 3 households in outdoor area of a café. permitted reason. an indoor public place like a You can travel to England, café, pub or restaurant. Under 12's do not count Wales, Northern Ireland, but outside, but do count inside. please check the rules.

Funerals and Weddings: A maximum of 50 Tradespeople: Can carry out any work in your people can attend. home such as painting, decorating or repairing.

Informal childcare: for example you can look You should work from home where possible. after a grandchild. East Dunbartonshire Community (Asymptomatic) Covid-19 Testing Centre (Memorial Hall, )

A community asymptomatic testing is available in East Dunbartonshire for all those in the area who do not have symptoms. No booking is required, just walk in.

Please do not visit if you have COVID-19 symptoms.

The asymptomatic testing centre moved from Auchinairn to the War Memorial Hall in Bishopbriggs as of Monday 7 June and is open 10.30am-6pm, with the last test at 5.30pm. This is a testing centre for East Dunbartonshire residents who have NO symptoms of Covid-19, who could be infectious and spreading the virus without knowing it.

The centre is open Mon to Fri 10.30qm to 6pm.

Address: War Memorial Hall, Balmuildy Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 3BS (Parking available at rear of building)

For more information: (CLICK HERE) East Dunbartonshire Covid-19 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Centre ( Train Station) There is a new coronavirus testing centre in the car park at Milngavie Station. It's not for asymptomatic testing - PCR tests must be booked in advance at www.nhsinform.scot/test-and-protect or by calling 119. People should only book a test if they have coronavirus symptoms (a high temperature, a new and continuous cough or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste) or have been instructed to do so by a clinician or NHS contact tracer. Click on the link below for more information: Milngavie Testing Centre

Address: Milngavie Train Station, G62 8BX

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance NHS inform has all the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, including physical distancing measures and advice for infected households.

Click on the link here to access: NHS INFORM

If you wish to know more about the work of the East Dunbartonshire Public, Service User and Carer (PSUC) group then please email: [email protected]