The Government has issued new guidance on the COVID-19 response in an Autumn and Winter Plan 2021 for England.
Plan A concentrates on:-
an enhanced vaccination programme
- Maximising uptake of the vaccine among those that are eligible but have not yet taken up the offer.
- Offering booster doses to individuals who received vaccination in Phase 1 of the COVID-19 vaccination programme (priority groups 1-9).
- Offering a first dose of vaccine to 12-15 year olds.=
and a continuation of Test and Trace plus safer behaviours and actions that reduce the spread of COVID-19 amongst other measures.
If the data suggests the NHS is likely to come under unsustainable pressure, the Government has prepared a Plan B which they hope not to implement.
- Communicating clearly and urgently to the public that the level of risk has increased, and with it the need to behave more cautiously.
- Introducing mandatory vaccine-only COVID-status certification in certain settings.
- Legally mandating face coverings in certain settings.Plan B
You can view an Easy Read version of the plans from Inclusion North here
