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Information about COVID-19

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What is coronavirus (COVID-19)?
A coronavirus is a type of virus - an infectious germ that can cause disease. COVID-19 is new coronavirus affecting people around the world, including here in Southwark.
17 March 2020
Advice and Information
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What should you do about coronavirus?
Find out what to do if you or someone you live with has symptoms, all about self-isolating, shielding and social distancing, and how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus.
25 June 2020
Advice and Information
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COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwark
Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark.
8 January 2021
News
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How else can you help during the outbreak?
The most important thing for all of us to do is to scrupulously follow the government's rules on staying at home, to save lives and support frontline workers. But there are other ways to help, too.
9 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Dealing with coronavirus as a carer
If you care for someone, coronavirus can make things more complicated and stressful. Here you can find helpful information, advice, and signposting to support all in one place for carers in Southwark.
26 March 2020
Advice and Information
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How are the Southwark authorities responding to coronavirus?
The local Coronavirus Pandemic Committee (CPC) was convened by Professor Kevin Fenton, Director of Public Health for Southwark, on 6 February and is meeting regularly.
17 March 2020
News
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Get information about coronavirus in different languages
Download information about coronavirus, and what you should do about it, in different languages.
24 March 2020
Advice and Information
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Get information about coronavirus in accessible formats
Download, watch and listen to information about coronavirus in easy read, British Sign Language, autism-friendly and Makaton formats.
25 March 2020
Advice and Information
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COVID-19 information booklet for shielded residents
The council have created a booklet with useful information for all shielded residents.
22 June 2020
Advice and Information
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Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do after 4 July
The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods.
31 July 2020
News
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