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#StayHomeForSomerset
As the nation enters its second lockdown, Somerset County Council’s Public Health leaders are asking everyone in the county to pull together to keep coronavirus at bay and support the #StayHomeForSomerset campaign.
Somerset has seen coronavirus cases rising at a steady rate. Although the local numbers seem comparatively low compared to other parts of the country, they have been, and continue to increase. Lockdown will be vital to flatten the curve – and bring the numbers back down – so all must play their part.
The campaign wants to fire up the amazing community spirit shown in Somerset throughout the lockdown earlier this year – and recognise that “we are all in this together.”
From now until December 2, the county council is asking people to take a “selfie” featuring the name of, or photo of, who they are staying home for. It could be to protect a vulnerable family member or friend or because you want to protect the NHS from extra pressure. The photos can then be uploaded to social media using the hashtag #StayHomeForSomerset.
Support for Somerset residents during lockdown
Help is available for anyone in Somerset who may need additional support during the second national lockdown.
The five councils in Somerset have been working together since the first lockdown to provide a single phone number for anyone in Somerset who needs Coronavirus-related support.
Residents are reminded they can call 0300 790 6275 if they need any help themselves or are concerned about relatives or neighbours. Lines are open seven days a week between 8am and 6pm.
New walk-through coronavirus testing site opening
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is now open in Bridgwater, as Somerset County Council makes testing more widely available and accessible.
Achieved with the co-operation of Bridgwater Town Council, Serco and Deloitte, the walk-through site at Bridgwater Town Hall will be the first of its kind in the County and is one of two new sites set up recently – with a drive-through facility in Yeovilton going live this week.
The opening of the site comes as the Government has implemented a new four-week national lockdown in a bid to “Contain the Autumn surge”.
Lockdown two – libraries still here for you
Somerset Libraries would like to reassure customers that key services are remaining in place during this new lockdown period.
The popular “library choice” service and the reservation service for specific requests will continue to be available, but customers will no longer be able to browse shelves.
The libraries service will also still provide limited access to the people’s network computers, the mobile library will still be out and about and a home library doorstep delivery service is also still available for those who may not be able to leave their home – more details can be found online or by contacting librariesmail@somerset.gov.uk or by telephoning 0300 123 2224.
Visit www.somersetlibraries.co.uk for more information and find ‘Somerset Libraries UK’ on Facebook, @SomersetLib on Twitter or search for Somerset Libraries on Instagram.