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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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Covid jab rollout for 12 to 15-year-olds to start in schools in Lancashire and South Cumbria in the coming weeks >>
Sep 16, 2021, 5:23 PM
Parents, guardians, or carers of children aged 12-15 will begin to receive letters from next week, with details of when the vaccination will be offered.
Covid-19 Booster Vaccination begins in Lancashire and South Cumbria >>
Sep 16, 2021, 5:21 PM
The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria will start delivering Covid booster jabs to people in eligible groups from next week, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in health service history moves to the next stage.
16-year-old encourages teens to grab a COVID jab >>
Sep 16, 2021, 11:50 AM
As the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history expands further, 16-year-old Lemuella Chiumia is encouraging those aged between 16-17 years old to get protected from COVID-19. Lemuella had her vaccination during her enrolment at Runshaw College at a pop-up site and is now encouraging her peers to visit a walk-in at a day, time, and place that suits them.
Milestone as volunteers give over 100,000 hours to the Lancashire and South Cumbria Covid-19 vaccination programme >>
Sep 3, 2021, 8:50 AM
Local volunteers have collectively donated over 100,000 hours of their time to support Lancashire and South Cumbria’s Covid-19 vaccination programme – a huge milestone for the region which is helping to protect residents against the virus.
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Preston North End vs Swansea City match >>
Aug 26, 2021, 2:05 PM
As a show of Preston North End Football Club’s support for the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme, the Club will host a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic for fans at Deepdale Stadium during their upcoming match versus Swansea City this weekend.

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