News for: Coronavirus Health

In her latest statement on the coronavirus pandemic, Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has called for residents to 'be mindful' that the virus remains in circulation in the borough as some restrictions on outdoor activities are eased. From 29th March organised sports can … [Read more...]

Members of The Royal Navy, Royal Marine Band, Royal Air Force and Army from across the country have arrived back in Stockport, for the next two weeks, to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme being delivered by NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). They make up The North West … [Read more...]

Stockport Council has confirmed it will continue to issue vouchers for families eligible for benefit-related free school meals for students attending schools in the borough. Further funding from central government has allowed the council to continue support for families until the end of May. … [Read more...]

A timetable for mobile workplace lateral flow testing across Stockport industrial estates has been released by Stockport Council in a drive to identify asymptomatic Covid-19 cases and help businesses keep employees safe. To help combat any potential outbreaks, business owners can now access … [Read more...]

Stockport Council is supporting a National Day of Reflection one year on since lockdown measures were first introduced in memory of those who have died during the Covid-19 pandemic. Organised by charity Marie Curie, the national day of remembrance will take place on Tuesday 23 March and will also … [Read more...]

Stockport Council's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has reminded residents to continue to be mindful that the coronavirus remains circulating in the borough as we take first steps out of restrictions. Her weekly statement this week focuses on the fact that, while some outdoor … [Read more...]

Mercedes dealership group, LSH Auto, has begun offering rapid workplace-based coronavirus testing to colleagues at its eight UK dealerships, including the flagship Stockport Autohaus. Following a successful launch at three West Midlands dealerships, the testing programme, led by Ian Williams, … [Read more...]

One year on from the first confirmed coronavirus case in Stockport, Director for Public Health Jennifer Connolly warns of the need for continued caution to keep infection rates low as schools reopen fully. From today (8th March), schools across England have reopened for face-to-face teaching to … [Read more...]