5 February - News from Derbyshire County Council, get the facts on Covid-19, #TimetoTalk on mental health and stay safe on Derbyshire roads

Derbyshire Now, Derbyshire County Council

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Get the facts on Covid-19

Covid-19 get the facts

We’ve launched a new campaign aiming to help people get the facts about coronavirus.

There’s lots of misleading information circulating online, leading people to wonder what is true and what is not.

The new campaign ‘Covid 19. Get the Facts’ provides trusted, professionally sourced information about some of the main issues people may have questions about.

This includes the Covid vaccinations, the importance of prevention measures such as wearing a face covering and social distancing, as well as information about a wide range of other Covid-19 related topics.

Keep an eye out on our social media for the new campaign, and you can also read up on all the facts in the link below. 

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#TimetoTalk

#TimetoTalk Day

It’s as important as ever to make sure you’re looking after your mental health.

Yesterday was #TimetoTalk Day, a chance to strike up a conversation about mental health. A small conversation can have a big impact on someone who is struggling.

But a conversation about mental health is important all year round.

However you have a conversation about mental health – whether it’s a quick text to a friend, a virtual coffee morning with colleagues or a socially distanced walk or talk with your family – it has the power to make a huge difference.

There’s plenty of mental health support available on our website.

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Stay internet safe

Digital MOT

Are you staying safe online?

We've all been spending more time indoors, so it’s only natural to be spending more time on our phones, laptops and tablets.

On Tuesday 9 February it’s Safer Internet Day and we’re backing the national campaign to increase awareness on how we can all use the internet safely and responsibly.

This year’s theme is centred around misinformation online and and the impact false information can have. You can find more information on the Government’s Share Checklist website.

You can also take our digital MOT to help protect yourselves from all aspects of online fraud and cybercrime. Devised with the police it is free and takes just 5 mins to complete.

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Snow updates

Road traffic cams

Did you know you can check the road conditions across Derbyshire on our traffic cameras?

With the possibility of snow in parts of our county in the coming weeks it's useful to keep up to date with the conditions of our roads. 

You can check the conditions of some of our key Derbyshire roads here.

There's plenty of information on our website on what to do when it snows including updates on road closures and gritting routes.

You can also sign-up to receive email alerts for the latest updates on snow in Derbyshire. 

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