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Update on community COVID-19 vaccination programme in Sefton

GPs, working together with the borough’s two clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), are continuing to roll out the COVID-19 community vaccination programme in Sefton, which began at the end of December. This will gain pace over the coming weeks, with more patients most at risk of COVID-19 – aged over 80 years and care home staff and residents – being invited for their immunisation first. Dr … Continue reading Update on community COVID-19 vaccination programme in Sefton

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Sefton to enter Tier 2 restrictions

National lockdown is due to end but local restrictions now come into force. From tomorrow (2 December), the UK national lockdown ends but Sefton and the rest of the Liverpool City Region will then be placed in Tier 2 ‘High Alert’ of the Government’s alert system. Liverpool City Region went into the national lockdown on 5 November in Tier 3 ‘Very High Alert’. This means … Continue reading Sefton to enter Tier 2 restrictions

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December coronavirus testing facilities across Sefton

Sefton Council, alongside NHS Southport and Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG, has supported COVID-19 testing across the borough since the start of July and will continue to ensure there is a testing provision throughout the winter. Testing for people with symptoms Across December, drive-through Mobile Testing Units will operate once again. These sites are for those with symptoms – a new persistent cough, … Continue reading December coronavirus testing facilities across Sefton

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No Covid symptoms? No problem, you can still get a test

Sefton residents can now get a coronavirus test even if they don’t have COVID-19 symptoms at Aintree Racecourse. You don’t need an appointment. Just go to the walk-through ‘Asymptomatic’ testing facility at Aintree Racecourse during the opening hours of 7am to 7pm to get your test. People who have the ‘lateral flow’ tests can expect to get their results from about 30 minutes to two … Continue reading No Covid symptoms? No problem, you can still get a test

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Watchdog issues warning over fraudsters

The Charity Commission is warning trustees and donors to strengthen their defences as it fears the pandemic has created environments that are enabling charity fraud. As we enter Charity Fraud Awareness Week (19 – 23 October 2020), charities have reported being victims of fraud or cybercrime 645 times since the start of the pandemic in March, amounting to £3.6 million in total losses to charities. The true … Continue reading Watchdog issues warning over fraudsters

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