 At the end of October, we launched our locally enhanced contact tracing service delivered by staff from our Resolution Centre, who have completed a Public Health England training programme.
The service works closely with the NHS Test and Trace programme to contact residents who have tested positive for Covid-19 but have not been reached by the NHS programme. We are contacting residents to help them isolate to protect their families and friends.
To date over 300 cases have been referred to the Local Contact Tracing service and successful contacts have risen from 70% to 87% since the launch.
With more people being successfully contact, it means we able to actively track and stop the spread of coronavirus, whilst also supporting residents with the right advice and support that they need to self-isolate.
 As part of our 12 commitments, we want to make sure everyone who needs a face mask has access to one. Face coverings are one of the best ways residents can keep each other safe, so it's important that every resident has access to a face mask.
Each household can order through our website, calling our customer services team or by collecting their masks locally at our open libraries.
Masks will be available for distribution and collection from Friday 13 November.
Please remember to only order what you need.
 Trying to find a new job? Get advice at our free Virtual Job Fair next week.
Join us at 2pm on Thursday 19 November 2020 to find out about vacancies and working for top employers including TSS (Total Security Services) and Transport for London.
We will have short presentations on job applications, apprenticeships, upcoming jobs, and free training and courses. Our speakers are from several sectors including the civil service, transport, childcare, education, security, energy and recruitment.
This is an online event. You only need access to the internet, and you can join using your smartphone, tablet or computer.
 We want to wish a Happy Diwali to all of our residents that will be celebrating this week.
We know how challenging it has been this year to not be able to meet with friends and family, and celebrate how we normally would.
Even though it's tough, we still need to make sure we're following restrictions and not putting ourselves and loved ones at risk.
Please remember not to meet indoors with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble.
 Small, covid-secure and socially distanced events took place during Remembrance Sunday at War Memorials at Kings Head Hill, Lloyd Park, Coronation Gardens and Harrow Green.
With the usual parades not being possible, the focus was very much on the act of wreath laying alongside a broader message to “Remember at Home”.
The Waltham Forest Mayor, Cllr Chris Robbins visited both Leyton and Walthamstow, the Borough’s Deputy Lieutenant Major Jeremy Fern was present, as were a number of community faith leaders.
If you'd like to make a donation to the Royal British Legion (RBL), you can do so on their website.
 Due to the new national lockdown, there may changes to our services but our teams are working hard to deliver vital services to residents at the time.
Up to date information for each service is available on our website.
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