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During these unprecedented times, we want to keep you up-to-date with the current news and advice.
As a result, this newsletter contains the latest news and messages from Coventry City Council, public health guidance, national advice around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and information about local community groups and partners who are offering local support.
Remember to keep checking our website for the latest information.
In this issue:
COVID-19 - your views needed
COVID-19 has had a major impact on all our lives over the last few months. Now, with lockdown easing, the Council is seeking to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had across our communities.
The Council has put together a survey which asks residents how they feel about the current COVID-19 crisis and how it's impacted their everyday life. It also asks them for their views on the city's response to the crisis.
The responses to the survey will then be used to help to create a recovery plan for the City
It only takes around 10 minutes to complete.
The survey closes on the 12th July.
Take part in the survey...
Burges restoration - June 2020
As high streets start re-opening all over the UK, a £2m transformation of one of Coventry’s oldest shopping streets is underway to help revive the city and support business recovery after COVID-19.
Read more about the exciting plans...
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Summer Reading Challenge heads online with the Silly Squad
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge will move online to help Coventry children read six books over the summer holidays.
Coventry libraries runs the Summer Reading Challenge annually, calling for children aged 4 – 11 to sign up to read six or more books over the summer holiday with a series of fun challenges, videos and activities.
Read the full story...
Hot temperatures and people sleeping rough
With hot weather forecasted for the next few days, the Council and other agencies are making arrangements to provide support for rough sleepers who will be exposed to the expected high temperatures if they remain outside.
Anyone with a concern about someone they suspect as being a rough sleeper and in need of help and support should contact Streetlink.
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Armed Forces Day
This Saturday, 27 June, marks Armed Forces Day, an annual, national event to show the country’s appreciation for all those serving with the Armed Forces who are working hard to keep us all safe.
To mark the day Councillor Abdul Salam Khan, Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council, has recorded a video message thanking the Armed Forces for everything they do.
Watch the video...
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New look RISING set for biggest audience
Coventry’s RISING Global Peace Forum is expected to attract its biggest ever audience from around the world when it returns later this year.
The internationally-recognised event, led by the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University in partnership with Coventry Cathedral and Coventry City Council, is due to go ahead in November but will be in a ‘virtual hybrid’ format due to Coronavirus restrictions.
Read the full story...
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City of Culture Trust selects 15 up-and-coming leaders for the City of Culture Leadership Programme
The Coventry City of Culture Trust has selected 15 up-and-coming leaders from nearly 100 applications for the City of Culture Leadership Programme that will run across the next two years. The aim of the programme is to strengthen and diversify the next generation of leadership for Coventry’s creative sector, to reflect the diversity and cultural strengths of the city.
Read the full story...
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Support for Coventry businesses
If you run a business in the city, the current COVID-19 situation is likely to be very concerning.
A wide range of advice and support can be found on our website, including advice on fraud prevention, details about available grants and much more.
Support for Coventry residents
The COVID-19 situation is unlike anything that many of us have ever experienced and is throwing up many challenges for us all.
If you or someone you know needs financial support and advice, please direct them to our website.
You can also find a range of other advice services (both local and national) near the bottom of this newsletter.
However, if you need help in finding the right support, then call 08085 834333.
What to do if you feel unwell, or live with someone who is unwell
When to self-isolate
Self-isolate if:
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you have any symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste)
- you're waiting for a coronavirus test result
- you've tested positive for coronavirus - this means you have coronavirus
- you live with someone who has symptoms, is waiting for a test result or has tested positive
There is separate advice if you're told by NHS Test and Trace that you've been in contact with a person with coronavirus.
Find out more information about the national Test and Trace programme and the Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Beacon.
For information about self-isolating when you travel or return to the UK, see GOV.UK: how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK.
If you have coronavirus symptoms, get advice from the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Local GPs and Accident and Emergency departments in Coventry are still open during the COVID-19 situation, though how you access them might be slightly different than you're used to.
Download our stay safe guidance.
Ask for a test if you have symptoms
Ask for a coronavirus test if you have symptoms.
Getting tested will help you find out if you and anyone you live with can stop self-isolating.
Find out about asking for a test to check if you have coronavirus.
Tell people you've been in close contact with that you have symptoms
You may want to tell people you've been in close contact with in the past 48 hours that you might have coronavirus.
What does close contact mean?
They do not need to self-isolate unless they're contacted by the NHS Test and Trace service. But they should take extra care to follow social distancing advice, including washing their hands often.
If they get any coronavirus symptoms, they should get advice from the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.
How long to self-isolate
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, you'll usually need to self-isolate for at least 7 days.
If you live with someone who has symptoms, you'll usually need to self-isolate for 14 days.
Read more about how long to self-isolate.
You can find more information and advice about coronavirus on the NHS website. The page is being updated regularly and is the best place to go for the latest health information.
Self-isolation guidance and social distancing in other languages.
Further updates from the Government
For latest national updates and wider advice on COVID-19, please visit the Government website.
You can receive free and impartial advice on a range of matters from organisations including:
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