Coronavirus (COVID-19) news

Grab a Jab at walk-in vaccination clinic next week

Published on Thursday, 29th July 2021

People in Redditch will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccination next week at another temporary walk-in clinic.

Taking a LFT is the first choice now in Redditch
Published on Thursday, 22nd July 2021
The COVID-19 testing booths in Redditch Library are being removed.
Taking a LFT at home is the first choice now in Malvern
Published on Thursday, 22nd July 2021
The COVID-19 testing booths in Malvern Library are being removed.
No need to book ahead for your vaccination at Malvern, Bromsgrove or Worcester
Published on Thursday, 15th July 2021
Three vaccination centres in Worcestershire are now open for walk in appointments.
Grab a Jab this week in Redditch
Published on Tuesday, 13th July 2021
People in Redditch will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccination this Thursday.
More chances to get your jab this weekend
Published on Thursday, 8th July 2021
There are more walk-in vaccination clinics taking place this Saturday and Sunday.
Taking a LFT at home is the first choice in Warndon
Published on Monday, 28th June 2021
The COVID-19 testing booths in Warndon Library are being removed.
Taking a LFT at home is the first choice in Evesham
Published on Monday, 28th June 2021
The COVID-19 testing booths in Evesham Library are being removed.
Taking a LFT at home is the first choice in Bromsgrove
Published on Monday, 28th June 2021
The COVID-19 testing booths in Bromsgrove Library are being removed.
Crest Pharmacies in Kidderminster to offer rapid flow testing
Published on Thursday, 3rd June 2021
Rapid flow testing for people without symptoms is now available at two Crest Pharmacies in Kidderminster.
Pop up clinic to help people get their vaccination more easily
Published on Tuesday, 25th May 2021
Public Health in Worcestershire, together with NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group and Worcester City Council are working to help people in parts of Worcester get their first vaccination where they haven’t been able to already.
Worcestershire welcomes further easing of Coronavirus restrictions
Published on Monday, 17th May 2021
The next step of the Government’s plan to ease Coronavirus lockdown restrictions takes place today (Monday 17 May).
Surge testing to be deployed to control spread of COVID-19 Variant in Redditch
Published on Friday, 14th May 2021
Extensive surveillance of COVID-19 has identified a small number of cases of a COVID-19 variant in Worcestershire.
Posthumous nomination for dedicated carer who made people’s most difficult times easier
Published on Tuesday, 11th May 2021
Worcestershire County Council are proud sponsors of this year’s Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards; recognising and appreciating the huge difference health care workers make in people’s lives, every minute of every day.
The Fairfield Centre becomes the next regular rapid flow test site
Published on Thursday, 6th May 2021
Residents in Worcester will soon have another option for getting a rapid flow test. The Fairfield Centre in Warndon will become a new location for regular rapid flow testing for COVID-19 from Monday 10 May 2021.
Redditch Library to become a new Covid rapid test site
Published on Wednesday, 28th April 2021
Redditch Library will take over as the new location for rapid Covid testing from Tuesday 4th May 2021. The last day of testing at the current site, Redditch Town Hall, will be Friday 30th April.
Bromsgrove Library to become a new Covid rapid test site
Published on Tuesday, 27th April 2021
Bromsgrove Library will take over as the new location for rapid Covid testing from Thursday 29 April 2021. The last day of testing at the current site, The Ryland Centre, will be Wednesday 28 April.
Face coverings to continue to be worn in classrooms
Published on Tuesday, 13th April 2021
Government has confirmed that face coverings should continue to be worn in secondary school and college classrooms when students return after the Easter break (Monday 19 April 2021).
The number of guests who can attend weddings set to increase
Published on Monday, 12th April 2021
The rules for weddings and other events in England are changing today (Monday 12th April) as part of the government’s cautious easing of Coronavirus lockdown.
Non-essential retail to re-open this week
Published on Monday, 12th April 2021
The next step of the Government’s plan to ease Coronavirus lockdown restrictions takes place today (Monday 12th April)
Kidderminster Library to become a new rapid test site
Published on Friday, 26th March 2021
Kidderminster Library, in the heart of the town, will take over as the new site for rapid Covid testing in the Wyre Forest District.
County Council and WCF to mark National Day of Reflection
Published on Monday, 22nd March 2021
Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Children First (WCF) will be marking the anniversary of the UK going into the first national lockdown this week.
Parents and carers can now test for Covid-19 at home
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021
Home testing for Covid-19 is now available for parents and carers throughout Worcestershire.
Redditch is in the top 20 for highest Covid Rates
Published on Monday, 1st March 2021
Redditch is in the top 20 of places with the highest rates of Covid-19 in the country.
WWC Statement In Response to Vaccinations for People with Learning Disabilities
Published on Thursday, 25th February 2021
Please see Worcestershire County Council response to Covid-19 vaccinations for people with learning disabilities below.
WCC Statement In Response to the Governments Announcement Regarding Schools Reopening
Published on Wednesday, 24th February 2021
Please see Worcestershire County Council's response to the Governments announcement regarding schools reopening below.
WCC Statement In Response to Care Home Visitation
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021
Please see below Worcestershire County Council's response the care home visitation announcement.
Wyre Forest House offers Rapid Covid Testing
Published on Wednesday, 10th February 2021
Wyre Forest House in Kidderminster, the home of Wyre Forest District Council, is the latest Rapid Covid Testing site to open in Worcestershire.
Do you REALLY need to go out?
Published on Wednesday, 13th January 2021
Worcestershire now has more cases of Covid-19 that at any other time during the pandemic.
A message from Doctor Kathryn Cobain, the Director for Public Health in Worcestershire.
Published on Tuesday, 5th January 2021
“Dear Residents, I know that the news of a new lockdown for England, will be frustrating and upsetting for many people.
Worcestershire’s infection rate now at the highest of the whole pandemic
Published on Tuesday, 5th January 2021
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Worcestershire, has reached the highest levels of the pandemic
Worcestershire Moves into Tier 3
Published on Tuesday, 29th December 2020
Today, the Government announced Worcestershire will move into Tier 3 of national restrictions from 31st December following a rise of Coronavirus cases.
Care homes going above and beyond to ensure residents can stay in touch with loved ones
Published on Tuesday, 8th December 2020
Care homes across Worcestershire are going to extraordinary lengths to ensure that their residents continue to have vital contact with their relatives.
Public Health thanks pandemic shining stars
Published on Friday, 4th December 2020
Who is your shining star of the pandemic? Who has supported you, lent a hand or just been there when you’ve needed them? This Christmas is going to be different for us all, and Public Health in Worcestershire is encouraging us all to take time to thank people who have been our Covid heroes.
Think before you connect
Published on Wednesday, 2nd December 2020
Worcestershire’s Director for Public Health is asking everyone in the county, to think before they meet up with others.
New local testing site opens in Bromsgrove
Published on Wednesday, 11th November 2020
A new coronavirus testing facility is now open Bromsgrove.
Even in lockdown, if you have a symptom, you need to be tested.
Published on Monday, 9th November 2020
England is under Government lockdown restrictions until December 2nd 2020.
County Council are Here2Help during second lockdown
Published on Monday, 9th November 2020
With a second national lockdown in place, the County Council’s Here2Help service is on hand to help residents who require extra support.
Another new local testing site opens in Pershore
Published on Friday, 6th November 2020
The county’s latest Coronavirus testing facility has opened in Pershore Civic Centre Car Park this week.
How to make the most of the Worcestershire countryside to get fresh air and exercise in lockdown.
Published on Friday, 6th November 2020
As the England lockdown begins, it’s particularly important we all take care of our health and mental wellbeing.
Look after yourself whilst staying at home
Published on Monday, 2nd November 2020
With a second Lockdown approaching on Thursday, we will be staying at home to keep ourselves, our family and friends safe from Covid-19.
Follow the rules and get the number of Covid cases down in Worcester City
Published on Friday, 30th October 2020
Rising rates of Coronavirus across Worcester are currently causing concern for Public Health officers.
New test sites coming online in Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 29th October 2020
Getting a Covid test in Worcestershire is about to become easier as local testing sites start to open across the county.
Extra care and supported living Covid-19 testing
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020
Staff and residents in many Extra Care and Supported Living settings across Worcestershire are set to be offered a round of Covid-19 testing.
A message to our older communities in Bromsgrove, from Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020
A message to the older communities in Bromsgrove from Dr. Kathryn Cobain.
Parents advised to wear face coverings outside schools
Published on Thursday, 22nd October 2020
Parents and carers across the county are being advised to wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting children from school.
New walk-through coronavirus testing sites planned
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020
Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire said: “For a number of weeks, we have been working with partners across the county and Department for Health and Social Care to find locations for additional local walk-through testing sites in each of the districts of Worcestershire.
Worcestershire will still remember them
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020
Worcestershire will remember those who have who lost their lives in the two World Wars this November.
Limited Care Home visits to begin again in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 19th October 2020
Families across Worcestershire can now be reunited with loved ones in care homes.
Keep it local, limit your contacts and help keep Worcestershire at tier one
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020
The Director for Public Health in Worcestershire, is asking everyone in Worcestershire to help keep the county in tier one measures.
Wyre Forest has the highest rate of infection in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 28th September 2020
The Director of Public Health is appealing to the residents of Wyre Forest to stop the spread of Covid-19, as the district now has the highest infection rate in Worcestershire.
A new way to use our buildings safely
Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020
There’s going to be a new, quicker way to register your Test and Trace details in County Council buildings.
Access to Covid-19 tests in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 14th September 2020
As we begin to see a rise in Covid-19 numbers, find out the latest information on getting access to Covid-19 tests in Worcestershire.
COVID19 update - The Inn at Welland
Published on Saturday, 5th September 2020
Worcestershire County Council is working with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands to support The Inn at Welland, in Malvern, after 2 members of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Welcome back! Worcestershire is open for business
Published on Thursday, 6th August 2020
Let’s help our county’s economy flourish with Worcestershire open for business.
Eat Out to Help Out our county’s venues
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020
Worcestershire County Council is supporting our hospitality industry to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic and thrive as the Eat Out to Help Out campaign gets under way.
Love your local park and take your litter home
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020
People are being urged to ‘Love Parks’ across Worcestershire and take their litter home.
Shielded friends and family take first steps back out into their communities
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020
From this weekend, if you have been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable, you no longer need shield yourself at home.
More than 5,000 people receive food parcels during pandemic
Published on Thursday, 30th July 2020
More than 5,000 people have been helped through the County Council’s food support programme during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Response to outbreak of COVID-19 at a food packing site in Worcestershire
Published on Wednesday, 29th July 2020
Worcestershire County Council is working with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands to support Evesham Vale Growers Limited.
Further update on the Coronavirus outbreak in Worcestershire from Dr. Kathryn Cobain
Published on Monday, 27th July 2020
Further update on the Coronavirus outbreak in Worcestershire from Dr. Kathryn Cobain.
Face covering reminders to appear on road signs in Worcester City
Published on Friday, 24th July 2020
Heading out to the shops this weekend? New road signs around Worcester City are lighting up to remind us all to wear face coverings.
Keep shopping safe in Worcestershire, wear a face covering
Published on Thursday, 23rd July 2020
Shops and Supermarkets across Worcestershire have been working hard to make sure we can all shop safely in stores.
Statement from Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director of Public Health for Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 13th July 2020
Latest statement from Worcestershire's Director for Public Health.
Digital technologies continue to deliver services to residents
Published on Friday, 26th June 2020
As the lockdown is eased in Worcestershire, the County Council is continuing to transform people’s lives through digital technology.
Plan to boost the economy with business grants is approved
Published on Thursday, 25th June 2020
Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet have today approved a plan that will put £3.5million into kickstarting the local economy.
A message from the Leader of the Council, Simon Geraghty
Published on Thursday, 4th June 2020
Worcestershire County Council leader, Simon Geraghty, has written this message about the council's response to Covid-19. It is part of a special feature in several local newspapers this week.
We’re celebrating our Here2Help volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Published on Friday, 29th May 2020
Volunteers’ Week may be different this year, but Worcestershire County Council will still be celebrating those who have made a difference during the coronavirus crisis
Shopping safely to boost Worcestershire’s economy
Published on Friday, 22nd May 2020
Businesses will need to adapt when reopening to ensure safe shopping, which allows customers to socially distance.
New funding opportunities for voluntary and charitable organisations
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020
Help is now available for those voluntary organisations helping the most vulnerable during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Vital PPE and emergency food parcels going out to those most in need
Published on Thursday, 30th April 2020
More than 300,000 items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been distributed by the County Council to those most in need since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The County’s Carers continue to prove vital during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published on Monday, 27th April 2020
Do you care for a vulnerable family member or friend who can’t manage without your help? Are you looking after someone, on top of working, and trying to cope with Coronavirus?
How technology is helping Worcestershire Care Home residents
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020
Care homes across Worcestershire are using technology to help their residents during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Businesses urged to apply for grants now to support them during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020
Over £78 million has been paid out to over 7,000 businesses affected by the Coronavirus in Worcestershire.
Life on the frontline during the Coronavirus outbreak
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020
The staff on the frontline, providing care to some of the most vulnerable people across Worcestershire continue to do a fantastic job, in difficult circumstances.
How care homes are adapting to provide vital care during the Coronavirus outbreak
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020
There are 179 care homes across Worcestershire, that are continuing to provide vital care for some of the county’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak.
What we are doing for children with SEND
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020
Worcestershire Children First (WCF) are working closely with mainstream and special schools.
Whole Lotta Love for NHS staff as Kidderminster company nears fundraising target
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020
Everyone is giving a Whole Lotta Love to NHS staff currently battling the Coronavirus crisis, including Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant.
Councillor Adrian Hardman praises dedication of care workers
Published on Friday, 17th April 2020
The hard work and dedication shown by care staff across Worcestershire has been praised by Councillor Adrian Hardman.
Stay home for another 3 weeks, Save Lives
Published on Friday, 17th April 2020
Stay at home for another 3 weeks and help save lives.
Showing our support through our signage
Published on Friday, 17th April 2020
When the nation comes together this evening to clap for carers and key workers, Worcestershire Highways will be showing their appreciation too.

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