Public urged to stay local during February half term
Next week is the February half term, and people are being asked to stick to the rules and only go out in their locality.
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Elton John and Michael Caine help to promote Covid jabs
The two showbusiness giants star in this 90-second video which show the benefits of people getting vaccinated.
Housebound now receiving vaccinations from GPs
GPs are to receive £10 for every Covid vaccination they deliver to housebound people, as more vaccination centres open across the country.
Light a candle this Wednesday to remember a loved one
However your loved one died during the pandemic, you are being invited to light a candle in their memory.
Warning in Dorset – Covid-19 case rate too high to become complacent
Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole councils have issued a warning that despite a drop in Covid rates it’s too early to become complacent.
1,000 Covid-related deaths in Dorset marked by candlelit tribute
This week marks an extremely sad occasion in Dorset as the county passes the milestone of 1,000 Covid-19-related deaths and as a tribute 1,000 electric candles were lit in their memory.
Supermarkets and retailers checked for COVID-19 compliance
Following numerous complaints from the public, supermarkets and retailers were visited by authorities last week.
Great Oaks Care Home residents receive COVID-19 vaccine
Great relief for Bournemouth care home staff and residents as they receive the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.
Additional mortuary to be provided in Poole
It had been hoped that this additional mortuary wouldn’t be needed, but because of the rise in cases, the Poole port site is to be utilised.
Weekly COVID-19 testing for council frontline workers
As one in three people with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, the lateral flow testing will identify them and ensure they self-isolate.