Liverpool hosts UK’s first post-lockdown conference
Liverpool has hosted the UK’s first business conference since national lockdown began in March 2020.
Covid-19
Liverpool Covid cases hit new low as test events prepare to get under way
Covid rates in Liverpool have fallen to the lowest level since last August – despite the reopening of non-essential shops and outdoor hospitality earlier this month.
BLOG: There is no better time than now to test mass events
Professor Iain Buchan, Dean of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool and Matthew Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, outline why the time is now to pilot mass events.
NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Bus launches in Liverpool
The local NHS is working with Liverpool City Council, Arriva, and local GP practices to deliver a COVID-19 vaccination bus for the city. The mobile vaccination clinic, which launched this weekend, is part of a plan to help improve vaccine access in areas where take-up has been lower. There is already evidence that people in … Read more
Stay Vigilant and Get Your Second Dose
People are being urged to attend their second COVID-19 vaccine appointments, even though they may feel they are already protected. More than 1.4 million vaccines have been delivered across Cheshire and Merseyside, with around 95% of over 70s having received their first dose. But as second dose appointments gather pace, people are reminded that they … Read more
The Good Business Festival Announces The First In-Person Business Gathering
The Good Business Festival kicks off with launch event ‘Change Business for Good’ the first in-person live business event on 28 April in the UK The main festival on 7 – 9 July will convene leaders from across industries to work on solving the biggest challenges that the UK is facing in building back better … Read more
Government confirms national events pilot to take place in Liverpool
The Government has announced details of the pilot events to be held in Liverpool, as the city follows in the footsteps of Amsterdam and Barcelona by participating in a science-led research programme to reopen the cultural and business sectors.
BLOG: My Covid Journey – April
Sarah Thwaites fell ill in March 2020, just days before the first English lockdown began. Mysterious symptoms, extreme fatigue and the end of her daily routine became the norm. A short while later it became clear that Sarah was suffering from Covid-19. As Sarah now attempts to rebuild her life and her strength, she has … Read more
BLOG: ‘Reasons to be cheerful, but we must continue to follow the guidance’
Director of Public Health Matthew Ashton cautions that the easing of lockdown measures does not mean we can let our guard down…
Spring Forward – easing of Coronavirus restrictions
As part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, from Monday 29 March we will see a further easing of Coronavirus restrictions in England. Outdoor gatherings of either six people – or two households – will be allowed. This includes private gardens, but there should be no mixing of households indoors Outdoor sports facilities will … Read more
BLOG: Looking back on a year since lockdown
It has been a year since Liverpool entered lockdown for the first time – Director of Public Health Matthew Ashton reflects on 12 months of dealing with the worst pandemic in a century. If we have to start anywhere when writing about the last 12 months, it has to be thinking about the 1,300 people … Read more
BLOG: ‘Turning the light back on after a dark year’
Liverpool’s Director of Culture, Claire McColgan MBE, writes about the city’s role in a research project to bring large scale events back safely.
Liverpool to play key role in bringing audiences back to events
The Government has announced that Liverpool will be part of a programme which paves the way for big crowds to attend events this summer.
Covid testing in schools: frequently asked questions
Why are you testing people in school? About one in three people with coronavirus do not have symptoms but can still pass it on, this is sometimes referred to as being asymptomatic. Regular testing of people without symptoms is important to help stop the virus spreading. Who is being testing and when? As schools re-open … Read more
Blog: My Long Covid Journey – March
Sarah Thwaites fell ill last March, just days before the first English lockdown began. Mysterious symptoms, extreme fatigue and the end of her daily routine became the norm. A short while later it became clear that Sarah was suffering from Covid-19. As Sarah now attempts to rebuild her life and her strength, she has agreed … Read more
Covid isolation advice line now free to call
RESIDENTS self-isolating or shielding due to Covid are now able to call for advice free of charge. Liverpool City Council’s covid isolation advice line has now become a freephone number meaning that all calls from mobile phones and landlines are free. The new number is 0800 169 3032 and will be open from Monday to … Read more
Businesses urged to order Covid test kits
A renewed call is being made to private businesses in Liverpool with more than 50 staff to order and use Government Covid-19 test kits for employees in the workplace.
Care home visits set to begin to open up
NEW measures announced by the government mean that care homes residents will soon be able to enjoy more meaningful visits with loved ones. From Monday, 8 March, residents will be able to have regular indoor visits from one named person. Although Liverpool City Council no longer operates any care homes, only offering 24-hour care placements … Read more
Advice to parents as all pupils return to school
Education and public health officials in Liverpool have written to parents and carers with information about the measures in place to keep Covid cases down when schools reopen to all pupils next week.
Liverpool Covid-19 cases reach new low
The number of coronavirus cases in Liverpool are now at the lowest level in almost three months.