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Covid-19 update
west berkshire - Tier 2 - High Alert - from Dec. 2nd.
National Restrictions 5th
November to 2nd December 2020 are here. West
Berkshire will be placed in Tier 2 when national lockdown
restrictions end next week. A summary is provided here.
A local COVID-19 Winter Grant Scheme that delivers funding worth £279k for food, energy and other essential items, to residents in need as a result of the pandemic, is detailed here.
Local councils in England and Wales have issued alerts following reports of bogus calls and messages asking for money to cover the cost of coronavirus testing kits. Official tracers will never ask for payment of any kind or for bank details.
Getting a test for Covid-19. Tests are available for all adults and most children in the UK with a fever, a new continuous cough or a loss of smell or taste. You can apply for a swab test for yourself, or for anyone in your household, if you or they have symptoms. To apply, click here.
A Covid-19 quick guide for parents and carers can be found here.
A local COVID-19 Winter Grant Scheme that delivers funding worth £279k for food, energy and other essential items, to residents in need as a result of the pandemic, is detailed here.
Local councils in England and Wales have issued alerts following reports of bogus calls and messages asking for money to cover the cost of coronavirus testing kits. Official tracers will never ask for payment of any kind or for bank details.
Getting a test for Covid-19. Tests are available for all adults and most children in the UK with a fever, a new continuous cough or a loss of smell or taste. You can apply for a swab test for yourself, or for anyone in your household, if you or they have symptoms. To apply, click here.
A Covid-19 quick guide for parents and carers can be found here.
Wearing face coverings on
public transport is compulsory in England. There are
exemptions for young children. Those who don't comply may be
stopped from travelling, and passengers can be fined.
Government guidance on when to wear a face mask is given here.
Printable How-to make, wear and wash face coverings.
THE LATEST COVID-19 GUIDANCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT IS PROVIDED HERE.
The latest West Berkshire Council news update is here. Community and West Berkshire Council information has been added here.
Catching Covid-19 is not just about travel, it's about speaking and spending time together - which is what humans do. Don't put others at risk, adhere to the government guidance on exercise socialising and shopping . And if you go out, wear a face mask (See item on the News page), be on your guard and maintain social distancing.
According to researchers in Australia, the virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days. When you clean these it is important to wash your hands afterwards.
Latest guidance and information
West Berkshire continues to be in the Local COVID Alert Level “Medium” in the new three tier system for local restrictions in England. "Medium" means that we must adhere to the rule of 6, work from home where we can, and continue to follow the national COVID-19 guidance.
In West Berkshire, Covid-19 cases are at 81 for the week 21st to 27th November, an decrease of 71 on the previous week. That's 51 cases per 100,000. Please be careful. For the latest guidance and information on what to do as a precaution or in the event of getting possible symptoms, go to the News page. If you are in good health, please make sure that any of your neighbours that might be vulnerable to the covid-19 are able to manage and are well, and keep in touch with them regularly. If you are aware of someone in Inkpen who is self-isolating but may not be getting help, please contact the clerk to the Parish Council.
Just to reiterate, if you need help and are in self-isolation, the News page provides a list of those offering to help you - take your pick.
And don't forget that at this time of year, and especially this year, some can get trapped in a cold and even damp home. Please be on the lookout and do what you can to make sure that no one in Inkpen finds themselves in such difficult circumstances. Older people are particularly vulnerable. Guidance on what to look out for, and where to get help from, is provided here.
Printable How-to make, wear and wash face coverings.
THE LATEST COVID-19 GUIDANCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT IS PROVIDED HERE.
The latest West Berkshire Council news update is here. Community and West Berkshire Council information has been added here.
Catching Covid-19 is not just about travel, it's about speaking and spending time together - which is what humans do. Don't put others at risk, adhere to the government guidance on exercise socialising and shopping . And if you go out, wear a face mask (See item on the News page), be on your guard and maintain social distancing.
According to researchers in Australia, the virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days. When you clean these it is important to wash your hands afterwards.
Latest guidance and information
West Berkshire continues to be in the Local COVID Alert Level “Medium” in the new three tier system for local restrictions in England. "Medium" means that we must adhere to the rule of 6, work from home where we can, and continue to follow the national COVID-19 guidance.
In West Berkshire, Covid-19 cases are at 81 for the week 21st to 27th November, an decrease of 71 on the previous week. That's 51 cases per 100,000. Please be careful. For the latest guidance and information on what to do as a precaution or in the event of getting possible symptoms, go to the News page. If you are in good health, please make sure that any of your neighbours that might be vulnerable to the covid-19 are able to manage and are well, and keep in touch with them regularly. If you are aware of someone in Inkpen who is self-isolating but may not be getting help, please contact the clerk to the Parish Council.
Just to reiterate, if you need help and are in self-isolation, the News page provides a list of those offering to help you - take your pick.
And don't forget that at this time of year, and especially this year, some can get trapped in a cold and even damp home. Please be on the lookout and do what you can to make sure that no one in Inkpen finds themselves in such difficult circumstances. Older people are particularly vulnerable. Guidance on what to look out for, and where to get help from, is provided here.
