Just to show the need to take care and remember the basic rules here are the latest figures for coronovirus cases up to 26th June. Worryingly the figures are not in the right direction, showing the need not to be complacent and remember hands, face and space. Be careful out […]
Vaccines highly effective against B.1.617.2 variant after 2 doses
New study by PHE shows for the first time that 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the B.1.617.2 variant first identified in India. Vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic disease from the B.1.617.2 variant is similar after 2 doses compared to the B.1.1.7 (Kent) variant dominant in the […]
Lockdown is easing…
But you might want to consider carefully where to pick for your post-lockdown meal out. Even as many restaurants, cafes and takeaways have remained closed to the public, food hygiene inspections have continued over the past few months. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has a hygiene rating system used by local authorities, […]
UK aid and Unilever reach one billion people with global hygiene campaign to tackle Covid-19
The world’s largest hygiene campaign aimed at tackling the spread of Covid-19 has reached one billion people. The UK Government and Unilever partnered to provide soap, sanitiser and surface disinfectants to developing countries, where there is little or no sanitation. This comes as the UK-backed COVAX scheme reaches deliveries of […]
Latest update
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity decreased in week 14 of 2021. Case rates have fallen across all age groups. Case rates continue to be highest in those aged 10 to 19, with a case […]
Stay safe, stay local
The general advice suggests staying as close to home as you can, even as you enjoy England’s gradual release from lockdown. East Sussex is fortunate to have lower rates of Covid infection than most other places, but this could change quickly. Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health for East Sussex, said:“I’d still […]
New JCVI advice on use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued advice to the government on the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, following reports of extremely rare blood clots in a very small number of people. Professor Wei Shen Lim, COVID-19 Chair for JCVI, said: Safety remains our number one priority. Based […]
Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Everyone in England, including those without symptoms, will be able to take a free rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test twice a week Alongside vaccine rollout, regular testing is at the heart of plans to reopen society and the economy, helping to suppress and control the spread of variants Updates will be […]
Are you sure your children are keeping safe online?
In terms of being online, your child’s internet usage has almost certainly increased during the pandemic, whether it’s doing what they like, or what they need to do. For many parents, balancing their child’s online safety with everything else that’s going on can be very challenging. To help, Get Safe Online […]
BISHOPSTONE CROSSING GETS CLOSER
Following concerns raised by County Councillor Carolyn Lambert, East Sussex County Council has looked again at her request for a pedestrian crossing near Bishopstone. Councillor Lambert explains: “The County Council tell me that the scheme scored favourably against the benchmark score and will be put forward for a more detailed […]
New report warns that UK could become next Wuhan – yet Doncaster Racecourse gets set to open doors to a wildlife market
The Animal Protection Agency (APA), an organisation campaigning against the trade in wild animals as pets, has called on the government to halt all wild animal markets in order to protect animal welfare and safeguard public health. A newly published scientific report summarising the mountain of evidence for a ban […]
Sussex Safer Roads Partnership Commercial Vehicle Campaign
Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) are supporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Carraige of Dangerous Goods and Insecure Loads Campaign to raise awareness of the importance of proper fleet and vehicle management. The campaign will educate road users on the importance of road safety legislation compliance, particularly amongst the commercial […]
Keep following the rules as complaints to Trading Standards continue to rise
Residents across the county are being urged to continue to follow the rules after East Sussex Trading Standards received nearly 1,000 complaints during the last year about individuals or businesses not following the regulations. Since Covid-19 restrictions came into force in March 2020, members of the public have reported businesses […]
REASSURANCE FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CHILDREN AHEAD OF THE RETURN TO SCHOOLS
From Monday 8th March, primary, secondary schools and colleges will open to all children in England in the first step of the Government’s roadmap out of the COVID-19 restrictions because education is a national priority and is vital for children’s education and wellbeing. Schools are going to great lengths to ensure they are […]
All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
We have received a notification from the Government concerning testing for Covid which is of great interest:- As laid out in the roadmap, secondary school and college students will now be tested twice a week, receiving three initial tests at school or college before transitioning to twice weekly home testing. […]
Prioritising community testing in East Sussex – request to complete survey
Community testing is being rolled out in East Sussex to identify people who unknowingly have Covid-19. Testing of people without symptoms (asymptomatic) will enable anyone unknowingly carrying the virus to isolate, along with their contacts thus reducing the spread of the virus in the community. To make best use of […]
Faqs about the Covid-19 Vaccine
Yesterday Neighbourhood Watch circulated information about scams connected to the COVID-19 vaccine. They have received some excellent feedback on this, plus a number of questions. Today they would like to draw your attention to a reliable local source of additional information about the vaccine, issued by Sussex Health and Care […]
FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTERS NEED COVID VACCINATIONS
Councillor Carolyn Lambert, Vice Chair of East Sussex Fire Authority, is supporting national calls for frontline firefighters to be given priority for Covid vaccinations as key workers. Cllr Lambert says: “Currently firefighters are not identified as key workers in the vaccination programme but are treated as general members of the […]
Eastbourne’s Sovereign Centre is to be used as a Covid vaccination centre from this weekend
When you are eligible for your vaccination, you will be contacted by the NHS. People are being told not contact to their GPs about getting the vaccine. There are also a number of GP led vaccination services available Beacon Shopping Centre vaccination centre is for patients at Victoria Medical Centre. […]
Call for urgent action plan to boost vaccine rollout in Lewes District
Local Liberal Democrats have released a three point action plan to support the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in our area after it became clear that Lewes District has fewer vaccination centres than any other area of East Sussex. They are calling for more action to boost rollout in Lewes District, particularly […]
Brighton & Hove Buses re the wearing of Face coverings
We have a reminder from Brighton and Hove Buses, which is of course applicable to ALL Public Transport:- Due to the increased risk of infection in the community, we are asking everyone to follow the Covid-19 safety guidelines very closely. To support this, we are strengthening our safety messages and introducing […]
Incident Information from WSCC Resilience and Emergencies Team
There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions between 0900 on Friday 08 Jan and 0900 on Monday 11 Jan for the South East of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Very cold and frosty nights, with areas of […]
Sussex Resilience Forum declares major incident to maximise Covid response
A major incident has been declared in Sussex to best respond to unprecedented pressures of Covid-19 on the county. The same decision has been taken by several other local resilience forums in the South East. The Sussex Resilience Forum (SRF) which co-ordinates and communicates between health, emergency services, local authorities […]
Green Party Councillor Johnny Denis backs teachers’ urgent call to close schools and move learning online
Support comes as Green-led Brighton & Hove City Council advises primary schools to move to remote learning until Monday 18 January Councillor Johnny Denis urges East Sussex County Council to protect our NHS and close primary schools immediately Councillor Johnny Denis, Green Party Lewes District Councillor, Parliamentary Spokesperson and Cabinet […]
Seaford Town Council’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Position Statement
The Town Council has been regularly monitoring the situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) bothlocally and nationally. Following the most recent announcement by the national Government to placeSeaford and the Lewes District (as well as many surrounding areas) into Tier Four with effect from00.01am Saturday 26th December 2020, the following arrangements are […]
LEWES TIER 4 – LEADER OF COUNCIL RESPONSE
Councillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council, said: “The rapid rise is infections in the district is extremely worrying and while I am also deeply concerned about the impact tier four restrictions will have on businesses and the well-being of our residents, I don’t think there is any other […]
Stay at home – new Covid restrictions extended across East Sussex
New Tier 4 Covid restrictions are to be extended across the whole of East Sussex from Boxing Day (Saturday), the Government has announced. After months of low infection rates across our county, Covid-19 cases in every district and borough have more than doubled, and in some cases trebled, over a seven […]