MyWestminster - Coronavirus Update 11 September 2020

Fri Sep 11 18:30:24 BST 2020

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** Friday 11 September 2020
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Westminster coronavirus cases update

Over the past few weeks we have seen an increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus across London, including in Westminster. In the seven days up to Saturday 5 September, there were 52 positive cases of coronavirus recorded within our borough, which means an incident rate of 20.8 per 100,000 people.

It is important to say that this figure is well below what would cause us to implement tighter local restrictions and remains below both the London and England rates. However, we want to be prepared so that we do everything possible to keep this under control.

I know you are likely to have heard this before, but it is now vital that we all continue to follow the NHS advice to help protect our family, friends and neighbours.

Please continue to:
* Wash your hands, regularly and for at least 20 seconds, or if you can’t, use hand sanitiser
* Stay at least two metres away from people outside your household
* Wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets, on public transport and when in other indoor spaces where keeping at least two metres apart from others isn’t possible. Please always take a face covering with you when you leave your home in case you need to use it
* Get a free test now if you have any COVID-19 symptoms (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651)
* Stay at home if you test positive for the virus or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive and been asked to by NHS Test and Trace

As a precautionary measure to keep our most vulnerable residents safe, we have advised our care homes that visits to their residents by family and friends do not take place for the time being.

We have all done a huge amount to help control the spread of coronavirus so far. Let’s not throw away the hard work and sacrifices made by so many during lockdown.

Please pass this message onto your family, friends and neighbours. Keep up to date with advice and support by going to the council’s website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651)  or following us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CityWestminster?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CityWestminster/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) .

Keep safe.

Cllr Rachael Robathan
Leader of Westminster City Council
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Public health updates
PRE-BOOK FOR A CORONAVIRUS TEST: A mobile coronavirus testing unit will be available on North Carriage Drive in Hyde Park Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September, from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Tests are available for people over 5 years old with symptoms of coronavirus. Enter through Victoria Gate and the unit can be found on North Carriage Drive

Click here to book (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) or call NHS 119.

When travelling to the mobile testing site, please make sure you wear a face mask and do not use public transport.

Please only book a test if you have symptoms (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) .
TEST AND TRACE: Click here to visit the council’s dedicated Test and Trace hub (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/test-and-trace?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) .
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BECOME A COVID-19 HEALTH CHAMPION: Westminster Connects is looking for 1,000 volunteers from all corners of the city who will act as COVID-19 Health Champions.

As a Health Champion, you will receive the latest information and advice about COVID-19 and the preventative measures to stop its spread. Your role will be to share this with family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues and the wider community. By doing so you will help to keep your community well informed, so minimising the risk of the virus spreading.

As Health Champions you will be asked to feedback, via a weekly meeting and/or other channels, what’s working and what isn’t.

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Full details of the new rules, including a complete list of exceptions, can be found here (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-what-has-changed-9-september?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) .
SEPTEMBER FAMILY FUN: Looking for things to do this weekend? Check out our London blogger’s top family-friendly places to visit in the West End this month. (https://thecuriouspixie.co.uk/best-family-friendly-places-to-visit-in-londons-west-end/?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) From the exhibitions in Somerset House, to a visit of the Royal Mews, a VIP tour of Hamley’s toy store, to autumn walks in St James’s Park to see the feeding time for the famous pelicans. There’s plenty to safely see, explore and enjoy as you #SightseeCrowdFree (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/sightseecrowdfree?utm_source=MyWestminster+Updates&utm_campaign=44b1c36443-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_22_10_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2a0fcc47-44b1c36443-40059651) in the West End this September.

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