Category: Coronavirus

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

Council reflects on past year to mark World Social Work Day

16/03/2021
Ubuntu I am because we are

To mark World Social Work Day, (Tuesday 16 March 2021), we look back at how those in social care, have stepped up and risen to the unprecedented challenges faced over the past 12 months

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Coronavirus: Shropshire Council launches fast track access to vaccinations for homeless

12/03/2021

Shropshire Council has launched a programme to vaccinate rough sleepers and the homeless in the county as part of its efforts to…

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Coronavirus: VIDEO: Local nurse encourages Shropshire residents to get vaccinated

12/03/2021
RJAH's vaccination against COVID-19 Hub

More than 208,000 people in the county have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccination. This week saw people in the 55-59…

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Funding will help disadvantaged families buy school uniforms and shoes

12/03/2021
children in field

Shropshire Council is to provide schools with funding that can be used to support disadvantaged families with buying school uniforms and shoes,…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire records lowest weekly COVID-19 infection rate since September 2020

11/03/2021

During the 7-day period between 26 February – 4 March 2021 161 new cases reported This was a decrease of 161 (50%)…

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Whitchurch Library set for refurbishment to improve energy efficiency

10/03/2021
An image of Whitchurch Library which is to become more energy efficient.

Whitchurch Library is to undergo a much-needed refurbishment to upgrade the lighting, replace the heating system and improve ventilation. The works will…

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Hospitality businesses advised to ‘hold fire’ on outdoor seating

10/03/2021

Shropshire Council is advising hospitality businesses that they cannot yet put tables and chairs outside their premises for use by customers /…

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Coronavirus: Why testing matters – even after your vaccinations

09/03/2021

Shropshire residents are reminded of the need to continue to follow Government guidance, and have routine COVID-19 tests, even after they have…

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Free parking in Shropshire Council car parks from 12 to 25 April

09/03/2021
An illlustration of some cars and buses parked in a car park

Parking will be free from 8am to 6pm in all Shropshire Council car parks from Monday 12 April to Sunday 25 April…

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Coronavirus: Walk-in free testing for people with no symptoms coming to Market Drayton

05/03/2021

A new walk-in centre that will offer free rapid Lateral Flow Tests to people with no COVID-19 symptoms is to open in Market Drayton next Monday (8 March 2021).  The…

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