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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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GRAB YOUR JAB AT THE TWICKENHAM POP-UP
Following the success of a hyper-local COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Twickenham, the NHS will be returning to York House to offer another hyper-local clinic on Thursday 24 March from 1-7pm. Find out more.
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COULD YOU BE A COMMUNITY HEALTH CHAMPION?
Do you care about your local area and want to help keep your family, neighbours and community safe? We need you! Sign up now to be a Community Health Champion. Find out more.
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TESTING SITES PREPARE TO CLOSE
In line with Government plans to end free-universal testing for COVID-19, testing sites across the borough have begun their preparations to close at the end of March. This includes the availability of free lateral flow tests. Find out more.
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200 SYMPTOMS OF LONG COVID
1.3 million people in the UK are suffering from Long Covid, where symptoms persist after four weeks of having the virus. In the latest Talk Richmond episode – hear from an NHS Occupational Therapist and Long-Term Health Conditions Lead. Listen here.
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VACCINE SURVEY FOR PARENTS
The NHS want to hear from local parents about the vaccination programme for children and young people aged under 18. Fill in the survey for a chance to be entered into a £100 prize draw.
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JOIN AN NHS PARENT FOCUS GROUP
If you are a parent of a child aged 5-11 years old, the NHS is inviting you to join a focus group to discuss your views on the COVID-19 vaccination. As a thank you, you will be offered a £30 shopping voucher. Email now.
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OVER 75s TO HAVE SPRING BOOSTER
People aged 75 and over, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems can now book an extra booster jab against COVID-19.
Book now.
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PLANNING YOUR EASTER HOLIDAY?
Make sure you know the latest guidance for safe COVID-19 travel, particularly if you are heading abroad. Some countries still require advance testing and proof of vaccination. Find out more.
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WHAT EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
As new data reveals that more than 96% of the pregnant women admitted to hospital with COVID-19 were unvaccinated, mums-to-be are urged to come forward for the jab. Find out more.
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FUTURE VACCINATION POP-UPS
The NHS are pulling out all the stops to make sure that there are plenty of local opportunities to have the jab. Including at Livewell in Kew on the 7 April between 11am-6pm. 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:
Key links to remember:
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