Coronavirus: News and Advice

From next week, vulnerable residents will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine.

It’s now easier and more convenient to get your COVID-19 vaccination in Knowsley. There are lots of sites in Knowsley…

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced his plan for dealing with COVID-19 during the upcoming autumn and winter months,…

The UK Government has announced that all children aged 12-15 in England will be offered one dose of the Pfizer…

Knowsley Working Well has secured additional funding from Knowsley Council’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to assist local businesses (SME’s),…

Since the easing of national restrictions, cases of COVID-19 in Knowsley have continued to rise. Currently the number of cases…

In June 2020 Knowsley Council developed a a Local Outbreak Management Plan, detailing how its response to the pandemic. The…

Please note that the data contained within this article is correct at the time of publication – as this is…

The Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of COVID-19 cases in the borough.

Knowsley Council is urging residents aged 60+ to take steps to reduce their risk of catching COVID-19 after the rate…

From Monday 16 August, double vaccinated adults in England, or those who meet one of four exemption criteria, will no…

Knowsley residents might be asked to provide proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, when entering a venue, attending…

The symptomatic testing site based in Huyton Village Centre (opposite Huyton Library) will be moving on Monday 9 August. The…

Knowsley residents are being encouraged to continue using the NHS COVID-19 app following changes in the latest update to reduce…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance to help businesses identify poor ventilation in workplaces and take…

Knowsley Council has launched a new campaign to remind the borough’s young people to play their part to keep life…

Here’s what was discussed when the Board met to discuss the current rates of COVID-19 in Knowsley, and the vaccine uptake.

If you’re aged 16 and over, you are now eligible for your COVID-19 vaccination. To get vaccinated you can either…

Knowsley Council is urging residents to keep getting tested for COVID-19 as the borough continues to battle with high rates…

Knowsley Council is urging local businesses to join the likes of Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors by encouraging their staff…

It has been a very difficult year for schools and pupils across Knowsley and no doubt everyone is looking forward…

Whilst national restrictions are being lifted from Monday 19 July, COVID rates across many parts of the country, including Knowsley,…

‘Living with COVID-19 and life after 19th July’ – joint statement from the Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and…

England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a…

There’s extra advice for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable to help them stay safe following the announcement about the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions from 19 July.

The COVID vaccination bus is once again visiting Knowsley offering vaccines to residents aged 18 years and over.

It’s now easier and more convenient to get your COVID-19 vaccination in Knowsley. You can find out where your nearest…

The Prime Minister has announced that Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July.

The Board met to discuss the latest COVID figures and the progress of the vaccination programme locally.

Knowsley residents who test positive for COVID-19 will now be invited to complete their Track and Trace details, including contacts,…

Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met to discuss the current picture regarding COVID-19 infection and the vaccination programme.

Additional pop-up testing sites will be taking place on Thursday, Friday and Sunday for residents who are experiencing symptoms of…

With COVID rates increasing in Knowsley, it’s essential that residents continue to follow the advice being issued by Public Health…

If you’re aged between 18-29, Knowsley’s Public Health team wants to hear your views on COVID-19 and how the pandemic…

Knowsley residents are being urged to get tested for COVID-19 as cases continue to rise across the borough. This week…

Knowsley Council is urging residents aged under 30 to remain cautious when out and about as cases of COVID-19 continue…

Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board has formally requested that the local CCG make rapid improvements to its vaccine roll out across the borough.

Knowsley, along with the wider Liverpool City Region, is receiving enhanced support from the Government to contain the virus as…

In response to the Government’s announcement around enhanced support being offered to the Liverpool City Region, Cllr Graham Morgan has…

Knowsley is currently seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases – moving from below 10 per 100,000 population only a few…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Leaders across Liverpool City Region have issued a joint call on the Government to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination across region.

ForHousing has been able to work with 531 families in Stockbridge Village affected by the Covid pandemic to provide access…

We are now almost 15 months into the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst we are in a much better position than…

As lockdown restrictions ease, Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside are relaunching a campaign to ‘Spread the Facts’…

Knowsley residents are being reminded about the importance of getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the Liverpool…

The COVID-19 vaccine offers us the best protection from the virus and also the best route out of the pandemic.…

Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met on Thursday, 27 May, to consider the latest COVID-19 trends in the borough.

Knowsley residents are being urged to continue to take part in twice weekly testing to ensure the borough stays ahead…

Shoppers and visitors have been welcomed back to Knowsley’s town centres following further easing of COVID restrictions last week (commencing…

Knowsley residents are being reminded about the importance of getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the Liverpool…

The NHS is urging people to continue to access their services if they are in need of medical attention. The…

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being offered to Knowsley residents in a phased approach. If you fall into any of…

Knowsley residents have been sharing their experiences of getting their COVID-19 vaccine to help encourage others who haven’t yet made…

Analysis of the COVID-19 vaccination programme by Public Health England (PHE) has indicated that 11,700 deaths have been prevented in…

Step 3 on the roadmap to recovery has seen the biggest easing of restrictions to date with close contact, indoor…

Residents in Knowsley are being reminded of the importance of having a PCR test if they:- Test positive through a…

Local leaders are asking people in Liverpool City Region to take care and show respect for each other as lockdown eases further.

Kirkby Gallery is set to re-open to the public on Monday 17 May following further easing of the Government’s COVID-19…

With the recent bad weather its no surprise that many of us are eagerly waiting the return of indoor hospitality…

Firms who are participating in the government’s free coronavirus workplace testing programme will be able to showcase their involvement through…

Knowsley residents will be able to continue accessing assisted testing facilities in the borough until the end of September after…

As part of the Government’s roadmap to recovery, the hospitality sector reopened from 12 April providing table service in outdoor…

Self-isolating? You might be able to claim financial support If you’ve been told isolate by NHS Test and Trace, or…

The NHS COVID-19 app plays a vital role in helping us keep the number of positive cases of COVID-19 low…

The introduction of universal testing means that Knowsley residents can pick boxes of rapid (lateral flow) tests to use at…

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at…

Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccination are now available, for those eligible, at the St Helens Mass Vaccination Centre using the…

Knowsley residents are being urged download and use the NHS Trace and Trace app as more restrictions are eased and…

If your business is required to provide a customer log, then you must display an NHS QR code poster at…

Whilst the Knowsley Flower Show, Feelgood Festival and Elizabethan Fayre will not be taking place this year, Knowsley Council is…

Slow the spread and wear a face covering With lockdown restrictions starting to be slowly eased and more people coming…

From 12 April, hospitality venues across Knowsley will reopen for outdoor table service. This is great news for our local…

Under-30s in the UK are to be offered an alternative coronavirus vaccine to the AstraZeneca jab as a precautionary measure.…

If you have to take time off work to look after a child who has been told to self-isolate you…

The UK Government has reintroduced the requirement for a confirmatory PCR test following a positive lateral flow test. This means…

To ensure access to regular testing is available to as many people as possible, Knowsley businesses with 10 or more…

Knowsley Council Leader Cllr Graham Morgan talks about the council’s recovery from Covid and its commitment to supporting residents and businesses towards a brighter future.

When and where to access regular COVID-19 testing Regular testing for COVID-19 is essential in order to detect people who…

Knowsley Council has allocated £0.668m from the Department of Health and Social Care to help tackle outbreaks of COVID-19 and…

Knowsley has received a jobs boost thanks to the three-month extension of SMART testing in the borough. Over 200 local…

The 23 March is a date which many people may not instantly recognise as being worthy of any sort of…

Knowsley Councillors unanimously agreed to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS…

Dr Sarah McNulty, Knowsley’s Director of Public Health is seeking to reassure the public of the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations…

In the coming days, a Knowsley resident will take part in the 100,000 rapid (lateral flow) test to be carried…

The NHS has launched a text messaging service to contact people and arrange COVID-19 vaccination appointments. It is hoped that…

Cheshire and Merseyside NHS is teaming up with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to launch a campaign promoting vaccine…

Are you a carer living in Knowsley or a carer registered with a Knowsley GP? As a carer, you play…

Households and bubbles of pupils, students and staff of schools, nurseries and colleges can get twice weekly rapid (lateral flow)…

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic social media has been flooded with false information and conspiracy theories shared. This…

JOINT STATEMENT: Metro Mayor, Acting Mayor, & Council Leaders across Liverpool City Region Dear residents, This week we welcome the…

The Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) is a multi-agency partnership made up of all the organisations needed to prepare for and…

The UK Government has published its roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions and while this is a positive step…

In a joint statement, the Local Authority Leaders, Acting Mayor of Liverpool, and Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region,…

The UK Government has published its roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK. With the number of…

The Prime Minister has today announced the Government’s plans for the easing of lockdown restrictions over the coming weeks and…

British institutions the Premier League and the Beano, much loved author, artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, and social media platforms…

From Monday 22nd February Merseytravel concessionary pass holders who have vaccinations scheduled before 9.30am will be able to use the…

Knowsley Council is reminding residents who have had their COVID-19 vaccine that they need to continue to follow the rules…

Over the last 7 days (11-18 February), Knowsley’s local policing team has issued more than 98 Fixed Penalty Notices to…

As part of the Government’s priority groups for the COVID vaccination, frontline health and social care staff in Knowsley have…