Look out for Test and Trace scammers
Merton Council is urging residents to be on the lookout for scam text messages relating to the COVID-19 Test and Trace service. In a text message seen by the council, […]
Tag Archives: COVID-19
Do you know the nine new symptoms of COVID-19?
The Government has added nine new symptoms to the list of COVID-19 indicators. If you are an adult, you should also look out for: a high temperature or shivering (chills) […]
Living safely and fairly with COVID-19
The next step in the Government’s Living with COVID plan has come into force and as we learn to live safely and fairly with COVID-19, there are actions that we […]
Tell us what you think about children’s vaccinations
Would you like a £30 voucher for helping the NHS and your community, by joining a focus group about the COVID-19 vaccination for children aged five to 11? Or the […]
Five facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
If you’re pregnant, it’s important to get your COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself and your baby. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women are […]
Transitioning to living safely and fairly with COVID-19 – asymptomatic testing
The Government published their ‘Living with COVID-19 plan’ on the 21 February and as part of this plan, the government will end free asymptomatic testing for the general public on […]
Dinosaur-themed vaccine clinic helps put children at ease
The Wilson Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Mitcham has been given a prehistoric makeover, with the aim of putting young children at ease when they come for their jab. Throughout […]
Council urges caution over lifting of COVID restrictions
Merton Council has urged caution as the Government removed the remaining restrictions related to COVID-19. From today (Thursday 24 February), there is no longer a legal requirement to self-isolate if […]
5 things Merton residents might not know about the COVID-19 booster vaccine
If you’re aged 16+, and had your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least three months ago, it’s time to book your booster dose – or call in at […]
Changes to international travel rules
From 4am on 11 February the international travel rules are changing in England. Fully vaccinated – from 11 February If you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, […]