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.
Test and trace
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Almost 600 residents without symptoms have been tested in the first three days of the new testing centres opening.
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Cllrs Graham Morgan and Sean Donnelly were amongst the first in Knowsley to take a SMART test after it was launched in the borough.
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Work to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the borough has taken another positive step forward with the successful establishment…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Residents who book a Knowsley licensed private hire vehicle are urged to request a local driver when making a booking.…
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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.
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The NHS COVID-19 App is now available to download on Apple and Google App stores. The app will support the…
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Businesses including hospitality and leisure venues across Knowsley are now required to support the new NHS COVID-19 App by law.…
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People on low incomes may be eligible for a £500 payment if they are required to self-isolate. If you are…
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Businesses, community centres, places of worship and any other public-facing venues across Knowsley are being urged to support the new…
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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.
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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.
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It’s very important to do what you can to reduce the risk of you and other people getting coronavirus. You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms. It’s important you limit social interactions with others and maintain social distancing at all times.
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Knowsley Council has produced a handy workplace guidance pack for businesses across the borough helping them to effectively prepare and respond to COVID-19.
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Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Plan sets out a co-ordinated approach to the prevention and management of COVID-19 in the borough.
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If someone you have been in contact with has tested positive for coronavirus you are likely to be contacted by…
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People in Knowsley are being thanked for their cooperation with Covid-19 testing, which is critical as lockdown restrictions are eased further.
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Knowsley residents who are displaying symptoms of coronavirus need to stay at home and arrange a test – people in…
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If you run a business or employ staff, here’s what you need to know about the NHS test and trace programme – and how you can support its work.
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The NHS Test and Trace programme plays a vital role in ensuring that Covid19 cases reduce and the infection stops spreading. Here’s what you need to know.
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With private companies offering antibody tests we are being reminded that these tests are not fully validated and do not test for immunity from Covid-19.
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An Outbreak Management Plan is being developed for Knowsley, aimed at effectively containing the COVID-19 virus and reducing its spread in the community.
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With test and trace being talked about a lot in the news, we explain exactly what it is and what it might mean for you.
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The test & trace service aims to help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reducing the spread of the virus and saving lives. Here’s what you need to know.