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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak is having an impact on everyone’s daily lives, as the government and the NHS take necessary steps to manage the outbreak, reduce transmission and treat those who need medical attention.

It may be difficult, but by following guidance on social distancing, or staying at home, you are helping to protect yourself, your family, the NHS and your community.

To stop the spread of the virus remember Hands. Face. Space: wash your hands regularly, use a face covering when social distancing is not possible and try to keep your distance from those not in your household.

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You can find information about testing for COVID-19 and anti-body testing for both local people and staff here. 

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Latest news

Local vaccination services in place across Lancashire and South Cumbria >>
Jan 6, 2021, 5:49 PM
More sites are starting to take delivery of the coronavirus vaccine this week as the rollout continues to more areas of Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Make sure you look after your mental health during new national lockdown >>
Jan 6, 2021, 3:36 PM
Health professionals are urging people across Lancashire and South Cumbria to look after their mental health as we enter the latest national lockdown.
UHMBT vaccinates first colleague with new Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine >>
Jan 5, 2021, 10:58 AM
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has become one of the first trusts across the country to start vaccinating using the new Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine today, (Monday 4 January 2021), with Hilary Birch being the first person to receive the vaccine at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI).
Clitheroe GP practices bring hope to the Ribble Valley – with the launch of the Covid vaccine programme >>
Dec 31, 2020, 1:31 PM
The first local vaccination services run by family doctors and their teams have opened in Clitheroe this week, as the roll out of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history gains further momentum.
Covid-19 vaccination update >>
Dec 31, 2020, 10:31 AM
Anyone who is currently booked to have their second Covid-19 vaccination from Tuesday 5 January 2021 onwards will have their appointment postponed and rescheduled in due course, in line with the new regulatory and clinical guidance, typically 12 weeks after their first vaccination.

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