Covid Update for July 2021

It’s great news for many that restrictions on everyday life are being lifted further during this month and we can get back to doing some more of the things that we used to do.  The vaccination program has achieved a great deal in weakening the link between Covid infection and hospitalisation or worse for most people and it means that we can each now decide the level of risk and exposure we each are happy with, rather than having it decided for us. As we know infection numbers will risk but if the authorities are right then without the disastrous consequences for the nation of the last 12 months: time will tell.

There are however a great many people in our community who are still at serious risk should they be infected with Covid-19, and whilst those people may well choose to minimise their personal risk and avoid the newly re-opened and de-restricted clubs, pubs, restaurants, cinemas and sporting events etc. they cannot avoid healthcare settings.  Seeing a dentist when you have a dental problem is not optional. 

With this in mind we will be continuing to ask you to wear a mask, use hand gel and to respect our social distancing guidance in the practice.  We will continue to screen patients at booking and entry, which will remain by appointment only.  Enhanced PPE for staff and extra decontamination steps and time will remain in place, as they have to good effect for the last year, until we are advised by the dental authorities that inspect and regulate us that it is reasonable to do so in healthcare settings, which is unlikely to be anytime soon. Hopefully this will put your mind at rest and will explain why some of the changes in society are not mirrored quite so quickly within healthcare.

 

Rebecca Bayne and The Poppleton Dental Practice Team.