It has been a difficult year for communities across Northumberland, from the ongoing pandemic to the devastating effects of Storm Arwen. Huge thanks go to all the amazing emergency services and our brilliant local NHS, who have continued to serve people in Northumberland with the utmost professionalism and service.
The COVID vaccination rollout earlier in the
year, and the recent booster rollout has been hugely successful. The UK leads
the world with its booster rollout, with some 185,000 booster jabs being rolled
out across Northumberland so far. Our local NHS has been amazing at rolling out
the vaccine at such speed, whilst also persuading those who were previously
unsure to get the jab, to get jabbed.
My single most important message would be to
get vaccinated. COVID has taken such a toll on our communities in so many ways,
but the vaccine is our single most effective defence against the Omicron
variant. It is the best way to protect our friends, family, and vulnerable
members of the community.
I hope you have had a very merry Christmas
and wishing everyone across Northumberland a very happy and prosperous new
year.