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COVID-19 JAMES WILD MP

Information about COVID-19

This page has been designed to provide up-to-date information, guidance and advice with regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please click here for the Government's stay at home advice and here for more general information.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. I am delighted that over 30,000 people in North West Norfolk have now had the vaccine. 

In England, the vaccine is being offered in some hospitals and pharmacies, at local vaccination centres run by GPs and at larger vaccination centres. More centres are opening all the time.

The NHS will let you know when it's your turn to have the vaccine. It's important not to contact the NHS for a vaccination before then. Letters are being sent out every week – you might not get your letter straight away.

It's being given to:

  • people aged 80 and over
  • some people aged 70 and over
  • some people who are clinically extremely vulnerable
  • people who live or work in care homes
  • health and social care workers

The order in which people will be offered the vaccine is based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Read the latest JCVI advice on priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccination on GOV.UK

Roadmap out of lockdown

The government has published a four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of life.

Read more here. 

What is coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a ‘type’ of virus. The coronavirus we are all affected by is called COVID-19, but you may also hear it called 'coronavirus'.

How serious is COVID-19?

Most people who get the virus have make a full recovery, but the virus can cause more severe symptoms and death. This is particularly true for people with a weakened immune system, for older people and for those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.

When too many people become infected, the NHS will not be able to cope. PLEASE STAY AT HOME AND SAVE LIVES.

What are the symptoms?

If you are infected you experience a range of symptoms but the two symptoms to look out for are:

  • A new continuous cough
  • A fever or high temperature
  • A loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

What should I do if I have either of the above symptoms?

If you have any coronavirus symptoms get a test and stay at home.

For further information read this government advice on staying at home and isolating.

If at-risk people share your home - such as those who are older and those with underlying health conditions - ideally they should move out, perhaps to stay with friends or family for the whole isolation period. If they can't move out, they must keep as much distance as possible from others in the home during this period. Use disinfectant to keep surfaces clean, wash hands and keep them away from your face.

What should I do if self-isolation is difficult?

  • You can't manage with your symptoms at home
  • Your conditions get worse
  • Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

You should use the online 111 service or if you can't use the online service call 111.

How can you avoid getting and spreading the virus?

Scientists think the virus spreads via droplets from coughs and sneezes and we know it spreads easily and can stay on surfaces for a while. Follow the advice below to reduce your risk and the risk to others.

  • Avoid non-essential contact with others - work from home if you can and don't socialising with others - if you do go out keep 6 feet (2metres) distance.
  • Wear a face mask - find when and where here. 
  • Wash your hands - with soap and water often, for at least 20 seconds. Do this before leaving home and after returning home, before eating and drinking, and after coughing or sneezing.
  • Don't touch your face - especially your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Clean surfaces - disinfect surfaces around you  - especially mobiles, computers, keyboards, worktops, desks, handles...

News

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Prime Minister sets out roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions

Monday, 22 February, 2021

The government has published a four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of life.

The Prime Minister has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England.

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James Wild MP welcomes 15 million jabs target achieved in less than 10 weeks

Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

As of Sunday 14 February, all care home residents and staff, health and social care workers, people aged 70 and over, and the clinically extremely vulnerable have been offered a vaccine.

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BCKLWN launches new support service to help people to self-isolate

Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has expanded their Covid-19 support service to help more residents to isolate when they have been in touch with the virus. 

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James Wild MP welcomes plan for largest vaccination programme in British history

Monday, 11 January, 2021

The government has set out a UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan for vaccinating tens of millions of people by spring.

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James Wild MP welcomes new grants of up to £9,000 for retail, leisure, and hospitality firms

Tuesday, 5 January, 2021

Businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced.

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Prime Minister announces national lockdown

Tuesday, 5 January, 2021

The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives.

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First people to receive Oxford University / AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, 4 January, 2021

People received the Oxford University/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for the first time today  as the NHS rapidly expands COVID-19 vaccination programmes across the UK.

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PM announces changes to Christmas guidance & new Tier 4 'stay at home' alert level

Monday, 21 December, 2020

The Prime Minister has announced changes to the rules around Christmas bubbles & tougher restrictions for large parts of South East England with a new Tier 4: ‘Stay at Home’ alert level.

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Update on rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations in Norfolk and Waveney

Wednesday, 9 December, 2020

The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney has announced more details on the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine with the process beginning with invited individuals over 80 and care home workers to receive the vaccination.

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Let's celebrate Halloween safely

Wednesday, 28 October, 2020

As we prepare for the spookiest night of the year Norfolk County Council have asked children and families to celebrate Halloween safely.

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Prime Minister's statement to the House on COVID-19: 23 June 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement to the House on coronavirus.

New support for reopening and recovery of high streets

The High Streets Task Force has announced new training, expert advice and online resources for high streets in England.

Local authorities across England receive funding to support new Test and Trace service

Local authorities across England have been allocated a share of £300 million to support the new Test and Trace service

Leader of the House of Commons speech: 8 June 2020

Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg made a speech during the emergency debate on House Business during the Pandemic.

Government gives green light to resumption of compeitive sport behind closed doors

DCMS publishes 'stage three' of its elite and professional sport guidance

Oliver Dowden’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 30 May 2020

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary gave the 30 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandem

Government launches new portal for care homes to arrange coronavirus testing

All care home staff and residents are now eligible for testing with priority for those in homes that look after the over-65s.

New guidance launched to help get Brits safely back to work

Government publishes guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating safely.

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British Gurkhas in Nepal have helped to rescue 109 Brits stranded in remote areas across the country so they could return home on Governm

Tax credits customers will continue to receive payments even if working fewer hours due to COVID-19

People who can't work their normal hours because of coronavirus (COVID-19) will still receive their usual tax credits payments.

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