Cold weather and COVID-19
We are entering Winter and can expect colder weather. We encourage the public to prepare for cold temperatures, snow, ice and other adverse weather.
This website is not one that is used by local agencies during response. However, it does provide information about COVID-19 (see latest blog post). It is important to signpost you to the most appropriate sources of information:
Central Government Coronavirus Updates
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG
The COVID-19 vaccination programme is being led nationally by NHS England and rolled out by Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The CCG now has a dedicated vaccination page on its website and this is the go to place for all the latest vaccination information. The website can be accessed here.
On Monday 4th January 2021, the Prime Minister announced a third full ‘lockdown’ in England during a televised address to the nation in order to contain the spread of the virus. The national COVID-19 Alert Level has been raised to Level 5 (Red) meaning ‘a material risk of healthcare services being overwhelmed’ (within 21 days). The key message is Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives. The law has been updated to reflect these changes.
In summary, the ‘lockdown’ restrictions are as follows:
Full details of ‘lockdown’ arrangements can be found here.
Social distancing is key! Remember to follow – Hands, Face, Space!
Wiltshire & Swindon LRF continues to work collaboratively to respond to the current situation and all organisations are fully committed to keeping our communities safe.
Remember - Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives!
We are entering Winter and can expect colder weather. We encourage the public to prepare for cold temperatures, snow, ice and other adverse weather.
Latest National Bulletin from Counter Terrorism Policing
Residents in Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to get tested for coronavirus as soon as they experience symptoms.
The campaign is designed to help shape workplace behaviour as organisations prepare to unlock.
You can keep up-to-date with the latest from the Wiltshire and Swindon LRF by following us on Twitter, checking out the latest from our blog, or reading our growing knowledge base.