COVID in Falkirk: Cases more than double in 24 hours across Forth Valley on Christmas Eve
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Public Health Scotland publishes a daily cumulative total for each Scottish region.
Forth Valley’s total had remained in double figures from December 7 through to the 22st.
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Hide AdBut, the incremental increases have now shown the first big spike.
The data comes as NHS Forth Valley launches a campaign to encourage everyone over 18 to get their booster “before the bells.”
Dr Graham Foster, director of public health, said: “Getting boosted by the bells is the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe and protect the NHS.”
Latest published figures show 73.5% of eligible adults aged 18 and above in Scotland have now received their booster or third dose, giving them the best possible protection against coronavirus.
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Hide AdForth Valley’s omicron total compares with 271 in Fife and 248 in Tayside.
In Ayrshire and Arran, the total stands at 433.