NHS leaders in Stockport have confirmed that safety measures to protect patients, staff and public from COVID-19 at Stepping Hill Hospital and other hospital and community NHS settings in the area are set to continue from Monday 19th July, despite the easing of restrictions elsewhere. Safety … [Read more...]
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Andy Burnham mandates face coverings on trams beyond 19th July and urges their use on buses and trains
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has announced that face coverings will remain mandatory on the city-region's Metrolink trams after legal restrictions are lifted on 19th July. Mr Burnham joins other metro-mayors nationwide in retaining mask mandates on city-run public transport, including … [Read more...]
12th July: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 5,121,245 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 31,772 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 2,731, +83 on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 15Total UK deaths: 128,425England Cases per 100,000: 224R number in UK: 1.2 to 1.5 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Director of Public Health shares next steps for keeping Covid-19 in check when restrictions end on 19th July
With the government set to end Covid-19 restrictions ahead on the 19th July in line with Step 4 of its easement roadmap, Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has outlined some of the decisions residents will need to make after that date to keep the virus in check in the … [Read more...]
Clinic for ‘Long COVID’ patients opens in Stockport
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust have set up a new specialist community clinic to support patients who have ongoing, long term symptoms associated with COVID-19. The Long COVID clinic is based at Romiley Health Centre, and provides both face-to-face and virtual assessment and support for Stockport … [Read more...]
Get your Covid-19 vaccination at a pop-up clinic or pharmacy, or vaccination centre in Stockport
To get your Covid-19 vaccination, Stockport residents can attend local walk-in clinics taking place across the borough, or book in for an appointment at community pharmacy vaccination sites in Stockport, or at a large scale vaccination centre. Stockport Covid-19 Vaccination Pop Up … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham responds to government’s plan to end Covid-19 restrictions
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, has used his fortnightly press conference this week to respond to the government's plans to end Covid-19 restrictions on July 19th, including the mandatory wearing of face coverings in a number of indoor settings. Mr Burnham confirmed that the wearing of … [Read more...]
Mobile vaccination vans are coming to Stockport
Three vaccination vans will be in Stockport this Thursday, 8 July, and Friday, 9 July from 10am- 4pm, offering first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine without an appointment. Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations will both be available subject to eligibility. Dr Cath Briggs, Chair of … [Read more...]
Prime Minister to set out plans for final easing of Covid-19 restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce plans for the final easing of Covid-19 restrictions as set out in January's roadmap. The Prime Minister will host a televised press conference this afternoon (Monday 5th July) for the expected easing of all restrictions on 19th July, providing … [Read more...]
Covid Recovery scheme shortlisted for outstanding support during pandemic
A Covid recovery scheme which gave vital support to Stockport residents during the pandemic has reached the finals of a national award. The Stockport Moving Together physical activity scheme was set up by Life Leisure, Stockport Council, the NHS and Stockport Homes to aid the town’s residents … [Read more...]
Stockport’s pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic schedule released
The Covid-19 vaccination pop up clinic will be in Stockport for at least the next eight weeks NHS Stockport Clinical Group (CCG) has confirmed. The clinic, supported by Stockport Council, will be moving across the borough offering first and second AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines to all … [Read more...]
Director of Public Health explains risks and signs of Long Covid
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has outlined the most common symptoms of Long Covid in her weekly statement on the pandemic. Connolly warned that the rate of infection in the borough remains among the highest in the UK. She also explained the common symptoms of Long … [Read more...]
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