covid 19 page

Support for Wiltshire Businesses The Council is doing its best to get all the support it can out to our businesses, as well as promoting the existence of those elements that it is not directly acting as agent for. Full details of help can be found by following the link.

Advice for Parishioners Regarding Coronavirus In most cases, COVID-19 is mild but everyone should remain vigilant and carry on with good washing of hands and related personal hygiene measures. For specific medical advice, call 111. For emergencies, call 999.

Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation?

Keep up to date: Wiltshire Council: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/publich-health-coronavirus UK Government (affected areas/number of cases, travel etc.) https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government- response Go to NHS.UK/coronavirus for information about the virus and how to protect yourself. Use the 111 online coronavirus service if you think you have symptoms.

Gym Equipment on the Recreation Ground The council has decided to reopen the equipment on the recreation ground as long as the government guidelines are followed. Please enjoy but responsibly by following the guidelines for your own safety and fellow villagers. The full guidance can be found by following the link.

Covid 19 information, advice and guidance page

Bus pass time restrictions temporarily lifted in Wiltshire from 1 February From Monday (1 February) start time restrictions on Wiltshire Council bus passes will be temporarily lifted, to give people more opportunities to get to COVID-19 vaccination appointments they may have. Usually, people can only use their bus passes from 9.30am, but people will be able to use them at any time until schools fully reopen.

Covid 19 Cases in Wiltshire GOV.UK data of COVID-19 cases as of 3rd May 2021 Type of data Case rates Total number of cases in Wiltshire New cases in Wiltshire in the last 7 days Rate of cases per 100,000 in Wiltshire in the last 7 days Rate of cases per 100,000 in Wiltshire in the previous 7 days Rate of cases per 100,000 in England in the last 7 days 17,301 96 19.2 14.2 23.2

Schools and colleges have reopened. Schools will reopen on Monday 8 March for all primary and secondary aged pupils. Wiltshire Council is supporting schools and colleges as they prepare to welcome pupils back on this date. On Monday 22 February, the Government provided information on how lateral flow tests will be rolled out in secondary schools and colleges and information on safety measures. Wraparound childcare for primary and secondary pupils will resume from that date. Read more detail on the education plans at GOV.UK You can also read our frequently asked questions on going back to school.

England has a road map for the easing of lockdown. People in England are starting to see restrictions start to lift with the government's four-step roadmap offering a route back to a more normal life. From Monday 12th the next stage of lifting lockdown goes ahead and allows the opening of pub gardens and non-essential shops in England. More businesses will open, but indoor settings should be visited alone, or with household groups. Outside, six people or two households can meet. All shops allowed to open Hairdressers, beauty salons and other close-contact services can open Restaurants and pubs allowed to serve food and alcohol to customers sitting outdoors Gyms and spas can reopen, as can zoos, theme parks, libraries and community centres Members of the same household can take a holiday in England in self-contained accommodation Non-essential journeys between England and Wales are allowed Weddings - up to 15 people Funerals - up to 30 people, with 15 at wakes Children will be able to attend any indoor children's activity Care home visitors will increase to two per resident Driving lessons can resume, with driving tests restarting on 22 April For all the details please visit the Government roadmap page. Wiltshire roadmap for reopening services As lockdown is cautiously eased in 2021, you can use our roadmap as a guide to see when services will reopen in Wiltshire.