School's out for summer!
It might be the summer holidays but testing still remains an essential part of stopping the spread of coronavirus.
We should all keep up the good practice of continuing to take a rapid lateral flow test twice a week, if you don’t have symptoms. If you have symptoms of coronavirus you should take a PCR test.
Parents and guardians should make sure that secondary school aged children continue with the twice weekly testing as they have done during term time. Tests can be collected from pharmacies, community collection points and ordered online for delivery to your home.
Don’t forget to report your results whether they’re negative, positive or void.
Most legal restrictions have now been lifted however we all should remain cautious.
Keeping up with infection control practices, like regularly washing your hands, wearing a face covering in crowded spaces and meeting outdoors, are essential in helping to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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All vaccination sites across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are offering walk-in appointments for first and second doses. Second doses are available for those who had their first dose 56 days (8 weeks) ago.
So, if you're eligible and haven't had your vaccine, you can grab a jab this week at a time that suits you. View this week's timetable here.
Alternatively, you can book your appointment online or call 119.
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The Public Health team at Nottinghamshire County Council is looking for talented, highly motivated and skilled individuals to join the Council's Covid-19 Response Service.
There are a number of roles now live within the Covid-19 Response Service that will support the delivery of the Council's Covid-19 Local Outbreak Management Plan over the next couple of years.
If you know anyone interested in applying, please encourage them to visit our dedicated Public Health careers page to learn more. Applications close on Wednesday 11 August.
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The Government has announced that passengers arriving from amber countries who have been fully vaccinated in Europe and the USA will not have to quarantine when entering England.
From 4am on 2 August 2021, passengers who are fully vaccinated in the EU with vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency or in the USA with vaccines authorised by the Food and Drug Administration, or in the Swiss vaccination programme, will be able to travel to England without having to quarantine or take a day eight test on arrival.
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Lockdown may have left many of us carrying some extra pounds, but now’s the time to turn things around.
Healthy changes start with little changes. For example, did you know just a brisk walk each day can boost your energy, lift your mood and make everyday activities easier?
There are loads of different ways to feel fitter and healthier and now is a great time to make a change. Visit Better Health for free support and tools to help with losing weight and getting active.
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For the latest Covid-19 rates across the county, visit the Coronavirus Dashboard for Nottinghamshire.
Latest Public Health England data shows Nottinghamshire has a rate of 500.1 per 100,000 population between 17 - 23 July (excluding Nottingham).
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