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Coronavirus - Advice and Information
MyWestminster Updates

Friday 02 October 2020
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Public health updates
CONTINUE TO STAY SAFE: As cases of coronavirus continue to increase across Westminster, and with cold and flu season fast approaching, it’s vital we all continue to take all steps necessary to stay safe and healthy. The easiest way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to remember these basic measures:
  • wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds
  • wear your face covering in enclosed spaces
  • keep a two-metre distance from people you do not live with

If you have symptoms of coronavirus, you must stay at home and book a coronavirus test through the NHS or by calling NHS 119.
TRANSLATED APP GUIDANCE: The NHS COVID-19 app is a vital way to see if you’re at risk from the virus. You can find out more about the app here.

We also have video and audio clips with information about NHS COVID-19 app in other languages, including: Arabic (audio), Arabic (video), Tigrinya, Farsi, Bengali, Sylheti and Kurdish (Sorani).
COLD OR COVID? It can be difficult to explain the coronavirus pandemic to younger children, especially when the symptoms share many similarities with the common cold or flu. A good story can always help and luckily we’ve got just thing! Forget bedtime stories with Tom Hardy, here’s Michaela from Church Street Library reading Charile’s Runny Nose, a delightful tale that should help put any little ones’ worries to rest…
For help or advice if you or your child are unwell, please contact your GP, ring 111 or visit the NHS website. For advice on taking a temperature, click here.
CORONAVIRUS TESTING UNITS: Tomorrow, Saturday 3 October, between 10.30am and 3.30pm, a coronavirus testing site will be located in the car park at the northern end of Paddington Recreational Ground, just off Carlton Vale. Use postcode: NW6 5EP to locate.

You can only be tested if you have pre-booked an appointment. You can book by calling NHS 119 or online at the NHS COVID-19 site.

A mobile coronavirus testing unit will also be available on North Carriage Drive in Hyde Park on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 Octoberbetween 10.30am and 3.30pm. Again, you must have a pre-booked appointment to attend. Get more information on testing here.
PREMISES ENQUIRY LINE: Help us to help businesses keep our communities safe. To reduce the spread of coronavirus, businesses and organisations are legally required to comply with the Government’s new regulations. If you are unsure whether a business or organisation is following the regulations, you can contact our Premises Enquiry Line on 0207 641 4747 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Council updates
Silver Sunday volunteers packing tea boxes for the elderly

SILVER SUNDAY TEA BOXES: Westminster Connects volunteers have delivered 1,000 tea boxes to older people, as part of this year’s Silver Sunday. They packed tea bags, scones, pots of jam and other treats into tea boxes donated by the Sir Simon Milton Foundation.

Volunteer Shana McCaffrey said: “During these times, it can be lonely for those isolating or shielding. So, it feels nice to do something good for the local community.”

Rosie Cunningham (pictured here) was one of the elderly residents who received a tea box. She said: “It’s nice to be thought about. I’m a big fan of Silver Sunday, and we are very cared for as pensioners in Westminster.”
Black History Month Community Hero - Trish John
BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMUNITY HEROES: To celebrate the start of Black History Month we’ve honouring Black History Month Community Heroes, recognising the contribution of local heroes and the difference within their communities.

Trish John (pictured above) lives and works in Church Street, Westminster and was nominated by her colleague Stella Hales. Stella says:

“Trish has an amazing way of connecting with the community. She welcomes anyone visiting the Church Street Regeneration Office with the brightest smile and goes out of her way to help those in need. During the pandemic, Trish volunteered to do grocery shopping and collect prescriptions for vulnerable residents. We applaud Trish for serving Westminster residents with a glad heart and grace.”

You can read more stories of community heroes at our Black History Month site.

Would you like to nominate someone like Trish this Black History Month? Send an email with their story, along with an image, to communications@westminster.gov.uk.
AND FINALLY... Did you know there are nearly 9,000 street trees in Westminster? That’s no mean feat for a such a densely packed City. Our winter pruning programme has started early this year, and we are continuing with routine tree maintenance and safety works, as well as tree planting throughout the forthcoming months.
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