Getting the vaccination is the best possible protection against getting seriously ill or hospitalised from the virus and the NHS want to make it as easy as possible for those aged 12 […]
With less people working from home and more returning to the office, it is vital we all test twice a week to protect those we come in contact with at work and on public transport. Even if you […]
Testing remains one of our most vital weapons in the fight to stop the spread of Covid-19. We encourage all residents without symptoms to take a lateral flow test twice a week, especially before you go and meet with others. Residents without Covid-19 […]
More people are likely to get flu this winter as fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the Covid-19 pandemic. This makes it harder for our bodies to […]
A recent study from The Lancet Infectious diseases has found that people who are double jabbed clear the infection more quickly, but their peak viral load – when people are most infectious – is similar […]
Have you had your Covid-19 booster jab yet? Make sure that you join them as soon as you get your invitation – so long as it’s six months (182 days) […]
We hope pupils and parents in schools across Merton have been enjoying the half term safely. Rates are higher now across London than this time last year and are currently highest amongst 11-19 year olds. Before […]
The council will spend £400,000 on the service during this week’s holiday, the winter holidays and March 2022’s half term
A new Asymptomatic testing service opened at the Wilson Hospital on Monday 18 October. Testing is now available from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and tests should be booked in […]
The COVID-19 vaccination programme is now open to all 12 to 15-year-olds. During half term the NHS are opening local vaccination centres to this group so that they can book an appointment and attend with their parents, if they wish. […]