Coronavirus: News and Advice

Knowsley Council is urging residents to stay vigilant after it became aware nationally of the emergence of fake invitations to…

Not enough people qualify for Government grants to help them when self-isolating, Knowsley Council is warning.

To support the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Knowsley, additional capacity will open later this week in Halewood…

If you are undertaking regular SMART testing it is important to remember that your test result only covers that moment…

With Knowsley currently having one of the highest Covid-19 infection rates in the country, peaking at over 1,400 cases per…

Directors of Public Health across the region are appealing to all supermarkets and food/convenience stores to adhere to the COVID…

My name is Serena Kennedy, and I am Deputy Chief Constable of Merseyside Police and am chair of the Merseyside…

This week, officers from Knowsley Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Teams have issued two fixed penalty notices to businesses for…

Are you over 80? Have you had your COVID vaccination? If you’re a Knowsley resident over the age of 80…

The Government has announced that anyone breaking lockdown rules by attending a house party will be fined £800 by police,…

Residents who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 MUST continue to follow the rules, such as wearing a mask, washing hands…

As COVID-19 rates in Knowsley start to show a slight reduction, Council Leader Graham Morgan is urging residents not to…

Despite the UK being under national lockdown restrictions, there are still a considerable number of people in Knowsley who have…

Merseyside hospitals are reporting significant increases in the number of patients they are treating for COVID-19.

The 2021 Prince’s Trust Youth Index has revealed the devastating toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on young people.…

Two men have been fined by Knowsley’s local policing team for not wearing face masks while shopping in a local…

Council Leader Cllr Graham Morgan is urging us all to adhere strictly to lockdown rules, if we are to see a significant reduction in infection rates.

Business in Knowsley that have closed due to the third lockdown may be eligible for further financial help from the latest Government grant.

St Helens Rugby League Ground, the Totally Wicked Stadium, is the site of the first large-scale COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in Cheshire and Merseyside.

If you planning to visit one of our SMART testing centres for those not experiencing symptoms, it is important you…

As Knowsley continues to battle very high rates of COVID-19, thousands of residents have now received their first dose of…

Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Sean Donnelly, visited the borough’s COVID-19 vaccination centre in Kirkby today…

The current national lockdown means that many non-essential businesses must close and those who are able to work from home…

Everyone needs to play their part and help to get our COVID infection rates down. Supermarkets are playing their part…

The Government has announced it is prioritising the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The NHS has said: “Our…

Knowsley’s local policing team have issued fines to 9 people after attending a party in Knowsley last weekend. Officers were…

As Knowsley battles rapidly increasing rates of COVID-19, its Director of Public Health is sending a message to ALL residents…

People who must risk leaving their homes and mixing with others during lockdown are being urged to keep getting repeated…

With rising rates of infection and demand for places being significantly higher than during lockdown last year, parents and carers…

Directors of Public Health across the region are urging people to abide by the latest lockdown rules and stay at…

Residents who are unable to work from home are being encouraged to get tested before going into the workplace or school environment.

With the rising rates of COVID cases in Knowsley, particularly with residents aged 17-24 years, young people are being urged…

The last year has been extra stressful, especially if you’re a parent. As we enter another lockdown, it’s normal and…

Across Knowsley the number of young people aged 17-24 with COVID is rising faster than in any other age group.  

It is important to know the difference between ‘support bubbles’ and ‘social bubbles’ – and to only form support bubbles when they are genuinely required in order to prevent the spread of the virus.

Cases of COVID-19 in Knowsley have reached a new peak today at 796.8 per 100,000 population.  This exceeds the Borough’s…

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority can confirm that in line with government advice it plans to keep all 14 of…

That is the clear message from Knowsley as the UK moves into another national lockdown to address the widespread transmission of COVID-19.

Online borrowing will continue while library branches are closed during the current national lockdown.

The UK Government has brought in new national restrictions to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions should be…

Here’s what you need to know about the rules which must be followed during the national lockdown.

Cllr Graham Morgan has urged everyone in Knowsley to “dig deep” as a new national lockdown comes into effect.

England is to return to a full national lockdown and we are all being asked to stay at home. Find out more.

All school staff will be able to access additional testing slots at Knowsley’s community SMART testing facilities from Monday 4 January.

In recent weeks the media has reported that there is a new variant of the COVID-19 currently in circulation. It…

Mayor of Knowsley Cllr Frank Walsh and Cllr Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, were given a tour of the Volair leisure centre in Kirkby which is one of the three COVID-19 testing facilities for people who are not displaying symptoms.

Measures have been introduced to allow visits to care homes in Knowsley to take place safely. Read more.

Local resident Catherine Rugen became one of the first people in Knowsley to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, on Wednesday 16…

The borough has begun to receive its allocation of quick-result ‘lateral flow’ Covid-19 tests. Here’s how you could help by getting tested, even without any symptoms.

Self-isolation for people who been in contact with someone confirmed to have COVID will be shortened from 14 to 10…

As SMART testing continues to be rolled out across Knowsley, the military have paid tribute to the Council for their…

Almost 600 residents without symptoms have been tested in the first three days of the new testing centres opening.

Knowsley’s local track and trace team is launching a new door knocking programme as it aims to reduce the spread of the virus in…

Now that national lockdown restrictions have ended and we have returned to a regional tier system, it is important that…

Cllrs Graham Morgan and Sean Donnelly were amongst the first in Knowsley to take a SMART test after it was launched in the borough.

SMART Testing is now available to all Knowsley residents who are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. This FAQ will help…

From tomorrow (Tuesday 8 December) testing facilities for people who are not displaying COVID-19 symptoms will be available at sites across Knowsley.

Following the announcement that all areas of the Liverpool City Region are set to roll out mass testing (known as SMART testing), Knowsley has confirmed that all its residents will have access to regular testing facilities in a number of locations across the Borough from later this week.

This week it was announced that the UK is the first place in the world to approve a vaccination against COVID-19. This is incredibly positive news in the fight against the virus and something that has been widely welcomed. But what does this approval mean and when are we likely to see vaccinations begin here in Knowsley?

A new campaign aimed at younger people – spread the facts, not the virus – looks at the facts about…

The Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grants (Expanded Scheme) will be open for applications that meet the eligibility criteria from 10am on Monday 30 November and close at 5pm on Friday 11 December 2020.

If you, or anyone in your household, starts to experience symptoms, it is important that you isolate and book a…

There are a number of reasons why someone might visit your home during lockdown, including tradespeople and those in your…

A new COVID-19 testing site is set to open in Stockbridge Village from Thursday 19 November, making it easier for…

What are the new measures? From Thursday 5 November, the UK Government has brought in new national restrictions to help…

Work to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the borough has taken another positive step forward with the successful establishment…

The Stay Alive app is designed to help both those who are having suicidal thoughts and those who are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

It has been reported in the media today that the “entire Liverpool City Region to get mass COVID-19 testing”. What…

The borough’s two multi-storey car parks will be closed during the national lockdown.

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday 31 October regarding a national lockdown from Thursday 5 November, residents who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable are being advised to stay at home.

Knowsley’s continued fight against coronavirus is affecting us all and is also having an impact on our borough’s pooches.

You should avoid sharing a car with someone from outside your household or your support bubble unless you can practise social distancing.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is to provide a fund of up to £1.5 million to the six local authorities in the city region to enable them to help cover the costs of licences for taxi drivers resident in the Liverpool City Region who have been severely impacted by COVID-19.

It’s really important that if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms, that you stay at home and book a test. Members of your household also need to stay at home until your test result comes back.

The Liverpool City Region has secured an additional £30million in Covid-19 business support from the Government. 

A new postcode checker has been launched which shows you the coronavirus alert level where you are and which restriction…

Taking care of your mind is crucial during these difficult times and there are lots of resources and advice available to support your mental health and wellbeing.

Data which went ‘missing’ but has now been added to official figures means that Knowsley’s true rate of Covid-19 infection is even higher than previously thought.

In Knowsley, cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise and everyone is asked to play their part to help to stop the spread of the virus.

To address concerns that Covid-19 safety measures are not being enforced in some large stores in Knowsley, Cllr Graham Morgan has written to store managers to remind them of their responsibilities.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Merseyside Police have been working hard to keep residents safe and Knowsley’s local policing team continue…

Officers from Knowsley local policing team were out in force visiting licensed premises to ensure they were complying with coronavirus…

There’s lots of free, local support and online tools to help you quit smoking this October – and all year round.

Residents who book a Knowsley licensed private hire vehicle are urged to request a local driver when making a booking.…

Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board is making public recently captured data which shows that visits to other households is a key factor in the spread of the virus in the Borough.

The NHS COVID-19 App is now available to download on Apple and Google App stores. The app will support the…

Businesses including hospitality and leisure venues across Knowsley are now required to support the new NHS COVID-19 App by law.…

People on low incomes may be eligible for a £500 payment if they are required to self-isolate. If you are…

Knowsley residents should avoid visiting businesses that are not taking measures to be COVID-secure. Businesses not following Government guidance on…

Knowing when to self-isolate is vital in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

A fit and healthy Knowsley Council employee who was given a “50/50” chance of survival after catching COVID-19 wants others…

Businesses, community centres, places of worship and any other public-facing venues across Knowsley are being urged to support the new…

Knowsley residents are being urged to adhere to the new restrictions on social gatherings and help stop the spread of…

Parents and carers are being reminded not to congregate when it comes dropping off and picking up children from school or after school / weekend activities.

There are a number of locations you can go for a coronavirus test in Knowsley, including mobile testing sites and a temporary local testing site in Huyton. Other locations for local testing sites are also being identified across the borough.

New NHS-approved guidance offers tips and advice for parents and carers on how to support children’s mental wellbeing.

The Stay Alive app could help save the life of someone in suicidal crisis so please download it on to your phone

Females under 35 now account for a high proportion of coronavirus cases in Knowsley – a trend highlighted both regionally…

Carers looking after vulnerable young people or adults with disabilities in Knowsley are to be given additional payments to cover the costs of caring during Covid.

A walk-through Covid-19 testing site will be in Huyton from Friday 11 September. It will be situated in the car park opposite Huyton Library on Civic Way, Huyton for approximately three months.