Residents of Nuneaton and Bedworth are being urged to undertake a test if they suspect they could have Covid-19.A recent raised number of cases in the area has now reduced, but Warwickshire County ...
Residents of Nuneaton and Bedworth are being urged to undertake a test if they suspect they could have Covid-19.
A recent raised number of cases in the area has now reduced, but Warwickshire County Council’s Director of Public Health is appealing to residents to remain vigilant and “not be complacent.”
The advice is part of a package of measures brought in by the council and local NHS partners - including George Eliot Hospital – aimed at minimising transmission.
Warwickshire County Council’s Director of Public Health, Shade Agboola said:
“Whilst local, small, outbreaks are expected as this is the phase of the pandemic that we are now in, I want to reassure residents that we are doing everything possible to reduce the spread and keep Warwickshire communities safer. The Test and Trace programme is key to helping us achieve this by identifying any potential issues quickly and putting in place appropriate plans to manage them.
“Despite the improvements made, we cannot be complacent in our drive to reduce COVID cases to zero across the county. Which means it is vital that we continue to adhere to the rules around social distancing, ensure that we wash our hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds and most importantly of all, that if you or anyone in the same household shows any symptoms of coronavirus - loss of sense of taste or smell; high temperature, a new persistent cough, they must stay at home, self-isolate and get a test.
“By staying alert, spotting the symptoms and getting tested, we can all play our part in controlling the virus. We are all in this together and it is only by acting together that we can keep each other, our families and loved ones safe.”
For more information on staying safe, please visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/information-coronavirus
To listen to the latest update from Shade Agboola visit: https://youtu.be/dgpcAdN29rs