Category: Coronavirus

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

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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Coronavirus: Continued decline in COVID-19-related deaths and hospital admissions

01/04/2021

During the 7-day period between 19-25 March 2021:- 92 new cases reported This was a decrease of 3 cases (3%) compared to…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire residents encouraged to ‘Stay Local’ over the Easter break

31/03/2021
Step Up Shropshire Logo - Hands, Face, Space

Residents in Shropshire are being encouraged to stay local over the Easter period – and follow the latest Government guidance. While new COVID-19…

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Coronavirus: Social distancing measures to be in place in Shropshire towns from 12 April

31/03/2021
High Street, Shrewsbury

A range of temporary social distancing measures will be in place in towns across Shropshire from Monday 12 April to 21 June…

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Coronavirus: Husband and wife of 48 years reunited at care home after restrictions are eased

31/03/2021

A Shropshire woman has spoken of her joy following an emotional reunion with her husband – after restrictions on indoor visits at…

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Coronavirus: Update – Vaccinations shuttle bus service suspended from 1 April

30/03/2021
An image of an Arriva bus in Shrewsbury that will transport people to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

Update: By June 2021 all free vaccination bus services were discontinued. The free vaccination shuttle buses arranged by the council in partnership…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Lord-Lieutenant visits Shrewsbury vaccination teams

30/03/2021
The Lord-Lieutenant meeting members of the clinical team and volunteers.

News from our partners, the local COVID-19 Vaccination Service The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, visited one of the four…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire businesses urged to sign up for free workplace rapid LFTs

29/03/2021

Shropshire businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of free rapid Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs) testing kits for COVID-19, for staff without…

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Outdoor sports facilities to reopen at Shropshire Council leisure centres

26/03/2021
An image of Roman Road Sports Centre. Outdoor sports facilities can reopen at leisure centres from 29 March 2021.

Outdoor sports and activities can return to Shropshire Council-run leisure centres from Monday (29 March 2021), in accordance with the Government’s roadmap…

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