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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 - Wearing of face-coverings in public
The seven West Midlands metropolitan council leaders have released a joint message asking residents to please listen to the advice and wear a face-covering in public.
Read their message...
Warning against complacency against the risk of catching coronavirus
Over the last 10 days, the number of people testing positive for the virus has slowly but steadily risen. These have nearly all been people of working age who have not needed hospital treatment but live across the city rather than in one area or of one demographic.
Liz Gaulton, Director of Public Health at Coventry City Council said that although the number of cases remain low overall, it was important people did not become complacent.
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Test and Trace is free – don’t fall victim to a con
People are being urged to be on their guard against a new coronavirus-related scam. Criminals are now contacting people by phone, email and text, claiming to be from the NHS Test and Trace Service and asking for bank card details to cover the cost of the testing kit. The genuine NHS service is free.
The warning comes during Scams Awareness Fortnight, and amid new research which shows that more than one in three people in the UK have been targeted in scams since lockdown began.
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Business group encouraging innovation among Coventry and Warwickshire SMEs
The Coventry & Warwickshire Focus Innovation Group is encouraging innovative small businesses to get in touch with its members to access grants and support.
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Role of Adult Social Care during COVID-19
Councillors and other health partners have heard about the significant contribution made by Adult Social Care, working with other parts of the City Council to support vulnerable adults to date during COVID-19.
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Family Hubs all now to re-open
Half of the city’s Family Hubs have remained open during the pandemic to give essential support to young people, children and their families, and now the remaining four are set to re-open their doors to help support local communities.
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City developer Buckingham Group help Foleshill Community Centre
Over the last few months local communities have come together to ensure that those in need have received as much support as possible to help them through these challenging times.
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The 2020 Health and Wellbeing Awards winners have been announced
22 awards were given virtually in celebration of everything great that happens in health and wellbeing services across the city, especially throughout the challenging times of COVID-19.
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembrance service to take place next week.
To mark the 75th Anniversary of the dropping of the first Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Coventry Lord Mayor's committee for Peace and Reconciliation are hosting a virtual remembrance service. The service will take place from 4.30-5.30pm Thursday 6 August.
It will be available to be streamed via Coventry Cathedral's website.
BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow is back this summer and invites you to share your stories
For the first time in more than four decades, the series will be filmed on a closed set with a small invited audience only, to ensure the safety of guests, production and the wider public.
Read the full story...
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What to do if you feel unwell, or live with someone who is unwell
Stay at home if you have either:
- A high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- A new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
- Loss or change in sense or smell or taste
You can find more information and advice about COVID-19 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 guidance is available 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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