Content from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) The most important thing members of the public can do in the fight against coronavirus is to stay at home. Staying home helps protect the NHS and saves lives. When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we will reduce the spread of the infection. That is … Continue reading Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives.
SWF Supermarket Opening Times for Vulnerable People & Key Workers
Please note that the following information is correct as of 24th March 2020 and is subject to change: Asda 8am - 9am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday for elderly, other vulnerable people and their carers & NHS workers; max 3 of any product; urged to use cashless payment Sainsbury’s 8am - 9am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday … Continue reading SWF Supermarket Opening Times for Vulnerable People & Key Workers
Infectious Diseases Report 22nd March 2020
The latest Weekly Statutory Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) Report shows the number of cases of Mumps in the Maldon District has been reduced from 1 to 0.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) open for applications
Content from Chelmsford City Council Businesses will be able to access government support from Monday 23 March to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus. For small and medium sized businesses, the new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is now available for applications. This scheme will help any … Continue reading Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) open for applications
Coronavirus: Strict new curbs on life in UK announced by PM
Content from BBC Strict new curbs on life in the UK to tackle the spread of coronavirus have been announced by the prime minister. People may only leave home to exercise once a day, travel to and from work when it is "absolutely necessary", shop for essential items and fulfil any medical or care needs. … Continue reading Coronavirus: Strict new curbs on life in UK announced by PM
COVID-19 vaccine & therapy research boosted by six new projects in rapid response
Content from Medical Research Council Six new studies into the novel coronavirus have been funded by the UK government, including testing a vaccine, developing therapies and improving understanding of how to treat COVID-19. This first round of projects receive £10.5 million as part of the £20 million rapid research response funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), … Continue reading COVID-19 vaccine & therapy research boosted by six new projects in rapid response
How You Can Help People In Need
Content from Chelmsford CVS We want to thank all those who have come forward offering to volunteer during this unprecedented time. We are all facing difficult challenges, and it is wonderfully inspiring to see so many come forward to support each other and work together. It is the kindness, time, and energy that you have … Continue reading How You Can Help People In Need
Keeping Active At Home
Content from Chelmsford CVS Active Essex want to do everything we can to ensure the coronavirus crisis doesn’t impact on people’s physical activity levels provided they are well enough. Staying physically active during this period is more important than ever to maintain physical health, manage stress and anxiety, and to generally make you feel better. They … Continue reading Keeping Active At Home
PFCC Plea to Follow Matter of Life and Death Advice from Cllr Finch, Leader of Essex County Council
Content from PFCC Stay at home, save lives Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, says: “The more we can do to disrupt the spread of Coronavirus, the more lives will be saved.” Please do what Cllr David Finch, Leader of Essex County Council, said in his plea "a matter of life and … Continue reading PFCC Plea to Follow Matter of Life and Death Advice from Cllr Finch, Leader of Essex County Council
A message from Cllr David Finch, Leader, Essex County Council – A matter of life and death
Dear resident, I have never written to anyone on a more important subject. I would ask that you please take a moment to read this message. We are facing the biggest challenge of our times. Coronavirus is a killer. If we do nothing, 500,000 people across our great country will die. But that horrendous outcome … Continue reading A message from Cllr David Finch, Leader, Essex County Council – A matter of life and death
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