The Leader of the London Borough of Merton has paid tribute to the staff and volunteers who have delivered more than 1,000 enhanced tests in just 48 hours – but […]
St Helier Hospital is operating seven days a week with a focus on vaccinating front line health and care workers and those over 70s who are visiting the hospital for outpatient […]
The increase in both symptomatic and symptom free testing is a big step forward in the fight against the pandemic, but testing is only the first step, people must self-isolate to stop the spread. Please do your […]
We’re looking for young people aged 18–30 years-old to join our Young Adults COVID-19 Community Champions group. This is just one part of Merton’s overall approach to managing and responding […]
It is estimated that one in three people do not display symptoms if they have COVID-19, so testing for people with no symptoms will identify those who unknowingly have the virus. As infection rates rise significantly, every local […]
Merton Council is challenging the decision by the Health Secretary not to order a full independent review into plans to close the accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services […]
From today, Merton has been placed in Tier 2: High Alert. This is for areas with a higher or rapidly rising level of infections, where some additional restrictions need to be in place. […]
We know that it’s been difficult over the last few weeks, but the good news is that cases in Merton are stabilising, but the faster we see a reduction in […]
New national restrictions will apply in Merton and across the whole of England between 5 November until 2 December. Everyone must stay at home as much as possible, only leaving […]
As St Helier Hospital prepares to treat more COVID-19 patients this winter, Merton Council has expressed disappointment at a decision not to review plans to close its accident and emergency […]