Dudley Council coronavirus updates - 9 April

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Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country

📲 Find out latest guidance and rules on what you can and cannot do. 

Let's take this next step, safely.

Hands 🙌 Face 😷 Space ↔️ Fresh air 🪟

Covid-19 symptoms or feeling unwell? Isolate immediately and book a test. Get a lateral flow test to help detect and contain asymptomatic cases. 

From Monday 12 April more businesses and venues can re-open as part of stage 2 of the Government's roadmap.

The 'rule of six' or two households will still apply when meeting people outdoors. You must not meet people indoors.

⚠️ We urge you to take this next step safely and responsibly within government guidelines.

Find out what the new changes are and how to keep yourself and others safe.

😀 Welcome back 

We’re excited to welcome you back to our town centres from 12 April, but please remember to shop responsibly and stay safe.

↔️  Social distance from people outside of your household or support bubble
 ❌ Don’t visit if you are showing any coronavirus symptoms
😷  Wear a face covering in indoor settings
  

Support your local tourist attractions

Dudley’s outside tourist attractions are set to throw open their doors to visitors on 12 April. Social distancing measures are being put in place to ensure everyone’s safety. Please visit Discover Dudley to find out more.

Test to keep your community safer

As lockdown restrictions ease, rapid Covid-19 testing is being made available to everyone. The twice weekly tests are suitable for anyone without coronavirus symptoms and can help to detect and contain asymptomatic cases.

Kits can be collected from multiple venues, including participating pharmacies and other locations across the borough. To find your nearest collection venue visit: https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/

📺 Watch these step by step videos on testing at home.

It’s important to self-isolate to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Our 10 step-plan has practical advice to help you stay at home safely.

Ramadan Kareem 🕯️ Enjoy Iftar outside in groups of up to 6 people or two households. Stay safe this Ramadan by following Covid-19 guidelines.  

☀️🌳 If you're enjoying parks, Himley Hall or nature reserves, remember:

✅ You can visit with either 2 households or up to 6 people

🚮 Please dispose of your litter to keep our parks clean

↔️ Socially distance from people not in your household or support bubble

Keep up to date with latest Dudley Council news 

🅿️ Free parking will remain on council-owned car parks in borough town centres until the end of April at least.