Dudley Council coronavirus updates - 26 February

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council sent this bulletin at 26-02-2021 04:48 PM GMT

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The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.

To limit the spread of the virus, follow all government guidance and local restrictions. Keep up to date with the latest local data.

Play your part - protect Dudley borough.

woman peering out of window staying safe at home

Every day at home is making a difference.
Let's keep going.

Self-isolating? Find out ways to reduce the chances of spreading Covid-19 to people you live with.

Feeling generally unwell? We’re advising residents to get tested as a precaution.

Had the covid vaccine? Continue to follow national guidelines and stay home.

Looking for support and advice? We have information available including community safety, financial support and health and wellbeing.

Advised to shield? Find out how we're supporting residents.

The government has published the COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021.

It sets out how the government will continue to protect and support citizens across the UK and provides a roadmap out of the current lockdown in England.

girl having her lateral flow test at test centre

Symptom-free, lateral flow tests (LFT) are available at participating Dudley borough pharmacies, community locations, Saltwells Education Centre and Dudley Leisure Centre.

Anyone who needs to leave their home for any reason (such as work, caring responsibilities, shopping, etc.) is being encouraged to get regular rapid symptom free Covid-19 tests.

Regular, twice weekly rapid testing for people without symptoms is a vital part of the fight against Covid-19. Book a test

Visiting Dudley parks, Himley Hall or nature reserves for your daily exercise? Exercise alone, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble.

↔️ Please ensure you follow the government guidelines and social distance.

Do you regularly use a private hire vehicle for your essential travel, or are a taxi driver/company owner providing a service during this pandemic? Find out latest advice.

Be taxi safe, be COVID secure.

vision of black country museum expansion

Black Country Museum expansion

A major expansion focusing on the period from the 1940s to the 1960s – starts this month.

Postal vote reminder

People are being reminded they can register to vote by post to make things easier and safer for them during the pandemic.

#BeTheFuture

Dudley is excited to be part of the #BeTheFuture campaign, working with councils across the West Midlands to reshape the future for children and families in the region.

Active Travel Consultation

Two new cycling and walking schemes are set to be delivered through the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund.

Young people's mental health

The new intake of Dudley Youth Council has announced that young people’s mental health is one of their priorities for 2021.

two people working on a construction site

Bid to boost job opportunities

Dudley Council’s bid to boost job opportunities across Dudley borough for 16 to 24 year olds has been successful.

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Dudley Council coronavirus updates - 26 February

The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.

Play your part - protect Dudley borough.

Every day at home is making a difference. Let's keep going.

Every day at home is making a difference.
Let's keep going.