30 Nov 2021
From 30 November for at least three weeks, Government have introduced temporary measures to respond to the emergence of UK cases of the new variant of COVID-19, Omicron.
The Government have done this to try to slow the spread of the new variant in the UK while work is done to find out as much as possible about the variant.
In a temporary measure, Government have introduced three key aspects for businesses. From 30 November for at least three weeks:
Lateral Flow Test kits can quickly detect coronavirus in people who are not displaying symptoms. They provide a result within half an hour, and are available throughout North East Lincolnshire. A list of locations are available on Lft.nelincs.gov.uk.
Everyone over the age of 16 can order a test, collect a home test kit or book an appointment for assisted testing. If you have coronavirus symptoms, you must book a PCR test www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.
Remember, while there are cases of COVID-19 about, there’s still a risk you can catch it or pass it on, even if you’re fully vaccinated or you’ve had the virus before.
The risk of COVID-19 and flu this winter is severe. Vaccines are our best protection. Find out more about the vaccines at NHS.UK.
Remember:
ENDS
Liz Marsden
Strategic Communications Lead (Economy and Place)
North East Lincolnshire Council
Liz.Marsden@Nelincs.gov.uk