 Our Director of Public Health Dean Wallace is reminding residents that ignoring calls to self-isolate is ‘not worth the risk’.
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the county, self-isolating if you or a member of your household has symptoms is key to reducing the spread of infection.
By ignoring the self-isolation rules, not only do you risk a fine, you risk spreading the virus to loved ones.
If you are self-isolating, help is available through our Community Response Unit who can support you with food deliveries and fetching prescriptions if you have no family or friends to call on.
Unsure what restrictions are in place in your area?
Simply type in your postcode on our online checker to find out whether you are at a 'medium' or 'high' risk level and what it means for you.
Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, Erewash and Glossopdale are currently at 'high' risk, with the rest of the county at 'medium' risk.
Some counties that border Derbyshire such as South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester have been placed in the ‘very high’ risk level but this does not affect postcodes in Derbyshire.
However, it's still so important we all follow the restrictions in our area and remember to wash our hands, wear a face covering where required and make space.
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If you live in some of the high risk areas in our county, you can sign-up to get coronavirus updates straight to your inbox.
Residents of Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, Erewash and Glossopdale can find the latest guidance, support and information regarding the new restrictions in their area.
If you run a Derbyshire business you can also sign-up to receive regular bulletins with the latest coronavirus information for employers.
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Don't forget the deadline to apply for your child's secondary school place is Saturday 31 October.
If your child was born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010 you need to apply.
Picking the right school is a big decision so make sure you send in your application before the deadline to avoid disappointment.
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We're looking for for foster carers who can offer a loving home to children who need one.
Foster carers can offer short or long-term homes, ranging from single-night emergency stays to placements which last for several years.
They can be single, married, straight, gay or trans, any ethnic origin, a couple, home owning or renting, working or not. All they need is a spare room and to be aged 21 or over.
People do not need any special qualifications to be a foster carer. But all our foster carers are special people who care about and like children.
Anyone interested can find out more by emailing fostering@derbyshire.gov.uk or calling 0800 083 77 44.
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Look out for our Derbyshire Now magazine which will be dropping through letterboxes soon.
Packed with news, advice and information, the autumn edition of Derbyshire Now focuses on the work going on to support the county’s economy during the coronavirus pandemic as well as the continued effort of local communities.
Also keep your eyes peeled for two great giveaways:
- An overnight spa break for 2 at the newly refurbished Buxton Crescent hotel, including dinner and breakfast along with free entry to the spa and salt caves.
- Plus subscribers of this newsletter will be entered into a prize draw to win a spa break for two at Losehill House Hotel, in the Peak District, with dinner, bed and breakfast plus two treatments.
Since going to print extra coronavirus restrictions have been placed on some parts of Derbyshire. Don't forget to use our postcode checker to find out what this means for you.
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