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This is a coronavirus special update for residents in Richmond upon Thames – to receive regular updates, make sure you subscribe here. |
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 COVID-19 LEVELS STILL HIGH IN RICHMOND
Hear from Cllr Gareth Roberts as he updates residents on the ongoing high COVID-19 rate in the borough, and urges people to continue wearing masks, even after it is no longer mandatory. Watch here.
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 OMICRON AND NHS STAFF SHORTAGES
In our latest podcast, hear from Mairead McCormick, the Chief Operating Officer at Kingston Hospital. She talks about staff shortages and how many people are sick with COVID-19 in the hospital. Download here.
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 IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET VACCINATED
There are more places than ever to walk-in and get your COVID-19 vaccination. This includes Teddington Health and Social Care Centre, West Mid Hospital, the Stoop, Boots in Kew and Whitton Corner Community Centre. Find out dates and times.
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 GET YOUR LATERAL FLOW TESTS
We know that demand for lateral flow tests is still very high. It is important that everyone keeps testing regularly, and registering their result on the gov.uk website. If you urgently need tests, the national online system has stocks available. Order lateral flow tests online here.
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 PLEASE KEEP WEARING YOUR MASK
Whilst mask wearing will no longer be mandatory from the 27 January, we are encouraging everyone to consider continuing to wear them in enclosed spaces. Also, if heading to pharmacies, hospitals or your GP you will be asked to continue wearing a mask.
Find out more.
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 HAS YOUR BUSINESS BEEN IMPACTED BY OMICRON?
Hospitality and leisure businesses can apply now for a new Government grant, if they have been struggling due to the new COVID-19 variant. So far, we have awarded over £80 million to local businesses during the pandemic.
Apply now.
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 ARE YOU STRUGGLING AND NEED SUPPORT?
Local families and individuals who are struggling financially and need help and support accessing food, energy bills or other household essentials, can still come forward to apply for financial help! The £200k Food and Support Grant has been awarded to local voluntary organisations to support residents.
Find out how to apply.
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 STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR A FUEL GRANT
A vital lifeline for those who are struggling to pay their annual fuel bills has once again been launched by Richmond Council. Residents can now apply for grants of up to £170 towards their annual energy bill through our Fuel Grant Scheme to protect residents who are at risk from living in fuel poverty.
Find out more.
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There are a number of ways you can keep up to date with the latest news on COVID-19. This includes:
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