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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Stay at home.Protect the NHS.Save lives.
The coronavirus is spreading quickly in the capital. We must all play our part in helping to reduce the spread, by following the rules.
Stay at home.
Protect the NHS.
Save lives.
COVID-19 cases are increasing in London
#Covid19 cases are increasing in London and the NHS is under enormous pressure.
Please help the NHS by only calling 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
For urgent medical help when it’s not an emergency, please go to 111 online or call 111 if you cannot get online.
COVID-19 message from the London Ambulance Service.
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National Lockdown – Stay at Home
Dear TRA committee member,
As you’ll be aware, we are under a new national lockdown to curb the spread of the new coronavirus variant and relieve the immense pressure that the NHS is experiencing in many parts of the country. For Southwark this means the rules are similar to the Tier 4 restrictions that were already in place across London, with a key message to STAY AT HOME. There are, however, some additional restrictions.
Key messages under the National Restrictions:
- Everyone should stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS.
- Work from home unless you are unable to do so.
- All schools will be open only for vulnerable children and the children of key workers, offering remote learning to other pupils until at least the end of the February half-term.
- Hospitality venues such as cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs must close; with the exception of providing food and non-alcoholic drinks for takeaway (until 11pm), click-and-collect and drive-through. All food and drink (including alcohol) can continue to be provided by delivery.
- You can only meet up outdoors with one other person from outside your household if it is to exercise. However, support bubbles can continue as before.
- Previously you could leave the house for unlimited exercise – now it should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.
- Outdoor team sports will no longer be permitted – outdoor sports venues including gyms, tennis courts and golf clubs must close. However, playgrounds can remain open.
- The government is advising the clinically extremely vulnerable to begin shielding again, and letters will be sent to those affected.
Please refer to the government guidance for full details. These restrictions will continue until at least the end of the February half-term, in the week of February 22.
Please help us to share the following messages with your networks:
- We are under a new national lockdown to help tackle the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Please stay at home to protect the NHS and keep your friends, family, and everybody else safe: www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
- During the new lockdown please let the council know if a vulnerable or elderly resident might need help. Visit www.southwark.gov.uk/coronavirus-gethelp, phone 0207 525 5000 and choose option 3 or email covidsupport@southwark.gov.uk
- If you have coronavirus symptoms, self-isolate and request a free test via the NHS website, to help keep your family and friends safe. You are allowed to leave home for a COVID test: https://bit.ly/381KiPv
A poster explaining the latest restrictions is attached to this email, which you may also find useful to share.
As ever, a huge thanks for everything you do to support our residents and communities through this very challenging period.
Regards Resident Participation
COVID19 (Coronavirus)
For the latest NHS guidance, please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
To read the latest advice and information for Southwark residents, please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you have an enquiry about a vulnerable Southwark resident, please email covidsupport@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 5000
National lockdown: stay at home
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See in the New Year safely at home this year
Dear resident, The number of people catching COVID-19 in Southwark is still very high and we expect numbers to continue to increase over the next few weeks. The pressure on NHS services is very worrying, and there are now almost as many people in London hospitals with COVID-19, as in the first wave in the spring, with numbers increasing every day. The Government announced yesterday that London will remain in Tier 4 for at least the next few weeks, which means:
New Year’s EveWe are asking all residents to please see in the New Year safely at home this year. It’s so important that we all stay at home, and only mix with the people we live with or who are in our support bubble. One in three people with COVID-19 have no symptoms, so even if you feel ok, you can still pass it to other people who could become very ill. Please stay at home this New Year’s Eve and do not invite people over, to keep yourself and your friends and families safe. Remember: Hands, Face, SpaceAs well as abiding by the Tier 4 rules, please continue to wash your hands, wear a face mask (unless exempt), and keep your distance when outside. 1 in 3 people who have coronavirus have no symptoms and will be spreading it without realising it. Please remember Hands, Face, Space. Self-isolate and get tested if you have symptomsIf you have coronavirus symptoms you must self-isolate and get a free test. There are two testing sites locally in Southwark, with spare capacity, and it’s easy to book a free test. If you’ve been told by the NHS to self-isolate, either because you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 or you’ve been in contact with someone who has tested positive, you may be able to get some financial help while self-isolating. Getting medical helpThe NHS in London may be busy, but urgent care is available if you need it. You can contact your GP practice for urgent care, or 111 is available day and night. Please remember to only use 999 and A&E for emergencies. If it’s not an emergency, contact your GP or call 111 to get the help you need. What to do if you, or someone you know, needs helpPlease look out for elderly or vulnerable residents and let us know if they need help, especially during this cold spell. And if you need help, please do get in touch. Visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/coronavirus-gethelp, email covidsupport@southwark.gov.uk or phone 0207 525 5000 and choose option 3. SchoolsYesterday the government announced that the start of the new school term would be delayed for most children in Southwark along with many other London boroughs. Primary schools will now not reopen next week as planned for most children. Secondary schools and colleges will still have a staggered return but with one week’s delay, providing face-to-face education for exam year groups from 11 January and the planned return of all students on 18 January. Schools will be responding to the announcement, preparing to deliver remote learning as soon as they possibly can, whilst also ensuring they remain open for vulnerable children and for children of key workers. Please remember however, even if you are in one of these categories, you and your family must self-isolate and not attend school if any of you receive a positive test. Our schools have worked extremely hard throughout this pandemic to prioritise our children’s education, and the council will support them through this next phase. As ever the council and our schools are grateful for parents’ patience. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we wish you all a healthy and happy new year. |
Stay home, stay safe this New Year’s Eve
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Wishing you a happy and safe Christmas from the Leader of Southwark Council
Dear resident,
I want to wish all of Southwark’s TRA officers a happy, peaceful and safe Christmas.
This has been the most difficult of years but it has also been a year that has shown just how important our TRAs in Southwark are. The support you have provided to the people on your estates has been inspiring to see. So I want to say thank you to you for everything you do for our community.
With COVID rates rapidly rising again, I hope you will have a merry but safe Christmas this year, staying home as much as you can to stop the spread of the virus and save lives. With vaccines now being rolled out in Southwark the end is in sight but we still have some months to go during which we will all need to keep each other safe.
My thanks again to you and I wish a happy 2021 to you, your family and everyone on your estate.
COVID-19 numbers are rising rapidly: please stay at home
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