From today, Monday 12 April, further restrictions are being eased across England.
Non-essential shops have reopened, personal care has resumed and outdoor hospitality is able to operate again.
Overnight stays in self-contained accommodation are also permitted for same households / support bubbles.
Read more at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/further-easing-of-covid-restrictions-confirmed-for-12-april/
More details on the roadmap out of lockdown and the different stages can be found at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Free rapid testing
Everyone in England now has access to free, rapid COVID testing which produce a result within about 30 minutes.
About 1 in 3 people with coronavirus do not have symptoms but can still infect others.
The tests have been vital in identifying positive cases early, allowing them to self-isolate and reduce the spread of the virus.
Find out more about how to access these at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/free-rapid-covid-tests-to-be-made-available-to-everyone-in-north-east-lincolnshire/
Latest updates from the council
| Our Director of Public Health, Steve Pintus, answers questions on the COVID-19 situation in our area, universal testing, and Step 2’s re-opening the economy. Watch him at https://youtu.be/xoApLUF7xfY |
| A webinar has been held for businesses by North East Lincolnshire’s Public Health team ahead of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lC8uyxNiE0 |
| A COVID-19 test collection site is to be set up on Grimsby Docks. The move is expected to support the significant number of people who work on the docks and for those businesses in the surrounding area. Find out more at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/covid-test-collection-site-to-be-set-up-on-grimsby-docks/ |
| Businesses in North East Lincolnshire have until the end of today to apply for free rapid lateral flow coronavirus home test kits for their employees. Read more at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/businesses-now-have-longer-to-apply-for-free-covid-tests/ |
| Workers testing positive for coronavirus in North East Lincolnshire could be eligible for financial support, as well as other forms of support, to offset the loss of income due to having to self-isolate. Find out more at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/claim-financial-support-if-you-test-positive-for-covid-19/ |
| In response to the Step 2 easing of lockdown, our bus pass issuing sites have updated their renewal processes to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Read more at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/covid-19-new-and-replacement-bus-pass-changes-4/ |
The vaccination programme
For everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines, visit https://www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-faqs/
Regular updates about council services affected by COVID-19 are listed at https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Wash your hands. Cover your face. Make space.
People should continue to wash their hands regularly, maintain social distancing and a wear a mask when required to do so.
Where to find the latest information and guidance
| Help in your community: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/coronavirusLatest information on coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirusNHS information on coronavirus: https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus |
Useful numbers and advice
| Support for those isolating without anyone to support them and pick-up supplies, call (01472) 313131.Health. If you are struggling to manage your symptoms, call 111. If you are in urgent need of medical assistance, call 999.Domestic Abuse (women and men). NEL Women’s Aid (01472) 575757, https://www.womensaidnel.org/. Men’s Helpline 0808 8010327.Wellbeing. If you’re struggling with your mental health, call (01472) 256256.Citizens Advice, call 03444 111444.Carers’ Support Service (support for informal carers). Visit https://www.carerssupportcentre.com/nel/ or call (01472) 242277.HEY Credit Union has come up with a handy financial wellbeing guide to help people in the current crisis. For more information, visit http://www.hullandeycu.co.uk/Samaritans, call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.orgMoney worries? Visit https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/benefits/help-with-money/Wellbeing support can be found at https://livewell.nelincs.gov.uk/ |
Update from NELC.
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