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Everyone without Covid-19 symptoms can get FREE rapid tests
Find out how to get free rapid lateral flow tests
One-third of people with coronavirus do not have symptoms but can still infect others. Rapid testing detects positive cases quickly which can help to break chains of transmission in our local communities. Anyone in Nottinghamshire who does not have symptoms can get regular rapid lateral flow tests to check for coronavirus.
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You need a different test called a PCR test if you have at least one of the three main coronavirus symptoms:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- you’ve lost your sense of smell or taste or it’s changed
You can book this test online or by calling 119.
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If you are 45 or over, you can now book your vaccine:
Via the local NHS system:
- Book online
- Call 0115 883 4640 (between 8am – 6pm Mon – Fri or 9am – 1pm Sat – Sun)
Or via the National Booking Service (to attend a national vaccination centre or pharmacy-led service):
- Book online
- Call 119 (free of charge, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week)
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Two leading Muslim figures working in the NHS have joined other medical leaders and Islamic scholars in stressing that Ramadan should not stop anyone from getting the NHS Covid-19 vaccination.
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If you have mental health issues and are worried about getting the Covid-19 vaccine, watch this video where Kevin James talks about his own experiences and the support he received.
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We've moved on to the second step of the Government's four-step plan out of lockdown where some sections of our indoor economy and more outdoor settings have reopened, including non-essential retail, personal care services and outdoor hospitality venues. See a summary of step 2 [PDF].
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From this week wedding and civil partnership ceremonies may continue to take place in licensed buildings that are permitted to open.
This applies to Worksop, Newark, Mansfield, West Bridgford and Arnot Hill Registration Offices. The permitted numbers attending the ceremony depends on the size of the room and also what is possible when adhering to the social distancing rules. It may be possible to have up to 15 people, including the bridal couple, but this does depend on the circumstances and could be less.
Please contact your venue to discuss how this will affect you.
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Most Nottinghamshire County Libraries have now re-opened from Monday 12 April and Archives from Tuesday 13 April.
Customers will be able to visit the library to browse, borrow, return and reserve, with advance booking required to use PCs, study space and to visit Nottinghamshire Archives to view archival documents.
Customers are advised to check opening hours before they visit as some libraries are unable to reopen at this time and times may be subject to change.
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Visit our website to view the latest Covid-19 figures in your local area.
The table to the right compares rates per 100,000 population from 3 - 9 April to the previous week.
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