Category: Coronavirus

812 Coronavirus posts found.
Information and press releases for coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus – News from our partners: People urged to not delay COVID-19 vaccination because of Ramadan concerns

09/04/2021

News from our partners NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit People who are observing Ramadan are being urged not to put off…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire businesses invited to free reopening webinars

09/04/2021

Businesses in Shropshire are invited to join Shropshire Council and industry experts at a series of free webinars to gain practical advice…

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Coronavirus: New pick up points set-up for free Covid lateral flow test kits in Shropshire

09/04/2021

Everyone across Shropshire will now be able to pick up free lateral flow Covid-19 home testing kits from sites across the county.  The new collection points…

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Coronavirus: Leisure facilities, gyms and libraries among council facilities to reopen

08/04/2021
Church Stretton Leisure Centre

Leisure facilities, gyms, libraries and select outdoor attractions managed by Shropshire Council can reopen from Monday 12 April 2021. The facilities will…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire residents urged to remain vigilant ahead of restrictions being eased

08/04/2021

Shropshire Council’s public health director has urged residents to continue to be vigilant and stay safe, ahead of further third Lockdown restrictions being eased…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire’s COVID-19 case rates hit a six-month low

08/04/2021

During the 7-day period between 26 March – 1 April 2021:-  61 new cases reported  This was a decrease of 31 cases (33%) compared to the…

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Coronavirus: Shrewsbury shopping centres ready to fully reopen next week

08/04/2021
Kevin Lockwood, Shrewsbury shopping centres manager

Shrewsbury’s three shopping centres – Darwin, Pride Hill and Riverside – will fully reopen on Monday 12 April 2021, as the third…

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Coronavirus: Boost for businesses with launch of restart grant scheme

06/04/2021

Business across Shropshire are set to be given a major boost with the launch of the government’s restart grants scheme. Eligible businesses…

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Coronavirus: Theatre Severn to receive over £500,000 from Culture Recovery Fund

02/04/2021
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury has received a grant of £532,978 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover…

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Coronavirus: All council-run rapid testing sites to offer walk-in service and home test kit collections

01/04/2021

Shropshire Council is making it easier for people to access symptom-free testing – either in person or at home.  From Tuesday 6 April 2021, all council-run testing sites will offer Lateral…

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