Coronavirus (COVID-19) news

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.
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.
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).
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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