Important Covid-19 Update for Sefton after today's announcement by the Prime Minister
COVID-19 in Sefton
Important Covid-19 Update after today's announcement by the Prime Minister for Tier 3 Covid-19 Restrictions from Oct 14 in the Liverpool City Region which includes Sefton.
Important Updates
On 12 October the Prime Minister announced that new restrictions would be enforced on the Liverpool City Region (which includes Sefton).
We expect the details of the new restrictions to become clearer in the next 24 to 48 hours, as these new measures are likely to come into effect from Wednesday 14 October.
Once we receive more information we will publish what the restrictions mean for Sefton on this webpage.
For full list of FAQ's on current restrictions and how these restictions will affect you, click here
Latest Advice from Sefton Council:
It is important that people follow the latest government Guidance.
Cheshire and Merseyside’s Directors of Public Health are encouraging all residents to play their part by:
washing your hands;
avoiding crowds;
keeping your distance;
using face coverings;
staying at home and getting tested if you have symptoms.
Find all the latest guidance here
Latest advice for unpaid carers can be found here
COVID-19 App
The new NHS COVID-19 app, now available to download for free in England and Wales, is the fastest way to see if you're at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community.
It has a number of features:
Trace: find out when you've been near other app users who have tested positive for coronavirus.
Alert: lets you know the level of coronavirus risk in your postcode district.
Check-in: get alerted if you've visited a venue where you may have come into contact with coronavirus, using a simple QR code scanner. No more form filling.
Symptoms: check if you have coronavirus symptoms and see if you need to order a test.
Test: helps you order a test if you need to.
Isolate: keep track of your self-isolation countdown and access relevant advice.
You can download the app here
For Easy Read Guidance, click here
Testing
There are walk-through test sites in Bootle and Southport and mobile coronavirus testing units are at locations across the Borough most days.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms you should get a test.
The symptoms are
a high temperature;
a persistent cough
loss of taste or smell
To make an appointment, visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119.
If you don't have symptoms, you don't need a test.
Health Information
South Sefton and South Formby CCGs' websites have pages on:
Accessibility
We have a dedicated accessible information page for those users with additional needs. To visit that page, click here
Closures and Alterations to Services
This website is updated regularly with community information, and changes to council services.
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