Category: Keeping Safe

Further guidance from Leeds City Council as we move to Tier 3 restrictions

Dear Resident, Today we are sharing with you the latest guidance and restrictions to help control the spread of coronavirus in Leeds. Latest updates to Leeds restrictions The government has announced that from Monday 2 November, Leeds will move into the ‘very high’ COVID alert level (tier 3), with the latest seven day COVID-19 rate… Continue reading Further guidance from Leeds City Council as we move to Tier 3 restrictions

All of West Yorkshire to move to ‘Tier 3’ of Covid Restrictions from Monday

Please see the statement issued by the leaders of West Yorkshire councils as the area is to be put ino Tier 3 – Very High restrictions from Monday. Leaders’ Statement following meeting the Secretary of State, Thursday 29th October 2020:  Over recent days, we have had a number of meetings with government ministers to discuss… Continue reading All of West Yorkshire to move to ‘Tier 3’ of Covid Restrictions from Monday

‘Online Cancer Awareness Session’ Monday 2nd Nov @ 11am

‘Online Cancer Awareness Session’ Monday 2nd Nov @ 11am Caring Together will be hosting a Cancer Awareness session in partnership with the Leeds Cancer Awareness Project on Monday 2nd Nov 2020 @ 11am. This will be online and offers you a chance to chat about signs and symptoms of cancer. They will also discuss self-checking… Continue reading ‘Online Cancer Awareness Session’ Monday 2nd Nov @ 11am

Changes to bus services from 4th October 2020

Changes to bus services from 4th October 2020  First and Arriva are changing bus services in Leeds from Sunday 4th October due to the reopening of The Headrow in the city centre. Specific changes that will affect Leeds 16 are that the number 1 bus will terminate at Lawnswood and a new service the number 8 will… Continue reading Changes to bus services from 4th October 2020

NHS doctors look to tackle misinformation about coronavirus

The local NHS has bought together NHS doctors and public health to talk about misinformation about coronavirus on Tuesday 29 September, from 6 to 7.30pm on NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Facebook page www.facebook.com/nhsleeds The speakers for the evening are Dr Mo Sattar, Dr Andrew Lee, Dr Mizanul Hoque, and Dr Najeeb Rahman. This first… Continue reading NHS doctors look to tackle misinformation about coronavirus

NHS Covid19 app launches today

If you have a smartphone you can now download the NHS Covid 19 app from today. The more people who use the app the more useful it will be and so everyone over 16 in England and Wales is asked to download it.As well as contact tracing, health chiefs say the goal is to change… Continue reading NHS Covid19 app launches today

Covid “Enhanced Support” status for Leeds and texts to vulnerable residents

The Government decided not to put new local lockdown restrictions on Leeds this week but it has been moved up to being an area of concern and to receive enhanced national support to help curb the rise in coronavirus cases.  A statement from Leeds City Council is here : https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/leeds-people-urged-to-help-city-stay-out-of-further-restrictions Leeds City Council are texting… Continue reading Covid “Enhanced Support” status for Leeds and texts to vulnerable residents

Further changes to lockdown rules from today

From 15th August the following will be allowed to resume providing they adhere to all relevant Covid safety guidelines: Indoor theatre, music and performance venues will be able to reopen with socially distanced audiences. The piloting of spectators at sporting events will resume, with a limited number of fans expected to be allowed to watch the World Snooker… Continue reading Further changes to lockdown rules from today

Places where face coverings are needed from today

A reminder that there are more places where you will need to wear a face covering from today.  These are all places where it has been recommended previously but will become mandatory now. Additional information on gov.uk For members of the public, from 8 August the places where you will have to wear a face covering… Continue reading Places where face coverings are needed from today

Coronavirus update information from Leeds City Council

Information on local clusters of spread and a reminder of our local outbreak plan The latest data and monitoring has enabled us to quickly identify clusters of cases in Kirkstall and Harehills, and surrounding areas. The city’s seven day rolling average has also been gradually increasing from 4.1 cases per 100,000 people early last week,… Continue reading Coronavirus update information from Leeds City Council