Weekly News 22 September 2020

Posted on: 22 September 2020

This week’s edition includes lots of news and updates from across the Trust. 

“Six people, two households” advice issued for Barrow

Due to a rise in COVID cases in Barrow further advice has been issued. It is now being strongly advised that groups of 6 should be limited to people from no more than 2 households at any one time.

Test and Trace app launch 

The new Test and Trace app is set to be rolled out on the 24th September. Every person who downloads the free app will be helping in the fight against coronavirus.

Protect yourself, your family and our patients from Influenza this winter

Colleagues are strongly urged to take up the offer of free vaccination against influenza as soon as possible; and to remind your patients to get their vaccine. It’s now more important than ever that we act to protect ourselves, our teams, our families and patients from getting influenza.

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