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One of the key ways of helping to reduce Covid-19, including the Omicron variant, spreading in our communities, schools and workplaces is to make sure
17 January 2022
One of the key ways of helping to reduce Covid-19, including the Omicron variant, spreading in our communities, schools and workplaces is to make sure
From the 11 January in England, people who receive positive lateral flow device (LFD) test results for Coronavirus will be required to self-isolate immediately and
Somerset’s Public Health leaders are advising people to retest if they are still displaying Covid-19 symptoms after receiving a negative PCR test result. The advice
Health leaders in Somerset welcome a cautious approach as the Government unveils its plans for tackling Covid-19 during Autumn and Winter, placing an emphasis on
Local people aged 16 and over are urged to pop along to two COVID-19 vaccination clinics being held in the car park of the Minehead
People who test positive for Covid-19 still need to self-isolate for 10 days, but from today (Monday, 16 August) people who have both doses of
A select few of Somerset’s many unsung coronavirus heroes have been presented with their awards as the first ever winners of the Somerset Medal. The
Research shows that air quality, including nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter readings, and prompted fears that pollution could rise to dangerous levels when the
Taunton Brewhouse has a distinctive new look – one that reflects the organisation’s ambition to retain its position as the principal arts centre in the
A new remembrance bench has been installed in Vivary Park, Taunton. The bench was purchased by the Charter Trustees at the request of Cllr Francesca
Help get life back to normal. Become a volunteer marshall for the Somerset Covid Vaccination Programme, and be part of an amazing team working to
The Royal British Legion (RBL) is seeking new volunteers for this year’s Poppy Appeal across Somerset as the RBL celebrates its centenary in 2021. Last
Somerset’s residents are encouraged to enjoy new freedoms like hugging and socialising indoors – but to do so carefully, as lockdown rules are further eased.
Somerset residents are being reminded that they need to book a PCR test if they are showing symptoms of Covid-19, or have tested positive using
The clock is ticking on nominations for the Somerset Medal – the award launched by Somerset County Council to honour the county’s unsung coronavirus heroes.
Care providers in Somerset will be supported with an additional £8.6 million package to help them mitigate against the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Free Coronavirus community testing is now available for even more groups of Somerset residents to help break chains of transmission and keep communities safe. Around
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health at Somerset County Council, urges all Somerset families and households with children to start to take a free Covid-test
Families getting to grips with Covid self-test kits are being asked to make sure they dispose of them correctly. Secondary schools across the county and
A group of Somerset charities which provide free, confidential, and impartial advice on everything from money and employment to housing and relationships have been awarded
It can be challenging to keep children entertained during half term at the best of times, let alone during a lockdown. With isolation, the cold
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