Calderdale Lower Valley blog

Coronavirus Update December 2021: New restrictions and booster vaccines

Posted on Dec 3, 2021

The Prime Minister has announced new rules to help protect
ourselves and others from the new COVID-19 variant Omicron.

For further information visit Public Health England Coronavirus resources
Also: Gov.UK and NHS.uk

Key messages

• We must all wear a face mask in shops and on public
  transport, unless exempt.
  Face Coverings Guidance (Gov.UK)
• Travel rules have changed for those coming into the UK.
  Updated travelling abroad guidelines (Gov.UK)
• You must self-isolate if you are in contact with someone
  who has the new variant.

From December 2nd the NHS will roll out the booster vaccine for those who have had their second dose over 3 months ago.

• Booster vaccine information (Gov.UK)
• NHS coronavirus vaccine booking page (nhs.uk)

The aim is to have all adults vaccinated by the end of January 2022.

The NHS will contact you when it is your turn to book an appointment. You can keep an eye out for drop-in clinics where you don’t need to book an appointment.

The information above was correct at the time of publication.

For up to date, current information, visit

Public Health England Coronavirus resources, Gov.UK, NHS.uk