News stories tagged as "covid"
New Stay Well campaign aims to keep Covid rates low this winter
Published at: Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 1:42 pm
A new health campaign has been launched by Blackburn with Darwen Council, featuring a number of local people, including local football star Ben Brereton Diaz, in a bid to keep Covid and flu rates low this winter.
Long Covid support sessions return for Blackburn with Darwen residents
Published at: Monday 24 October 2022 at 2:12 pm
Residents who have been affected by Long Covid are being invited to get help as support sessions are being re-introduced across the borough.
Blackburn to get new vaccination centre as Crypt site closes
Published at: Friday 2 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
Blackburn’s COVID-19 vaccination centre is set to move to new premises in readiness for the autumn booster programme.
Check vaccination travel requirements now
Published at: Friday 27 May 2022 at 1:27 pm
As the Covid vaccination drive-through at Ewood Park continues to provide a convenient way to get jabs, we’re reminding residents to check travel requirements for their summer getaways.
Looking to the future on second annual Day of Reflection
Published at: Monday 21 March 2022 at 4:31 pm
As the second anniversary of the first Covid lockdown approaches, Blackburn with Darwen leaders are looking to the future.
At-risk and vulnerable 5-11 year olds can now get the Covid vaccine
Published at: Tuesday 1 February 2022 at 10:25 am
New advice has been given for parents of children aged 5 to 11 who are in a clinical risk group around the Covid-19 vaccine.
Second dose appointments to open for 12 to 15 year olds
Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:20 pm
The Government has announced that 12 to 15 year olds will be able to get their second Covid vaccine dose from Monday, December 20th.
Booster vaccines to be offered for all over 18s
Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:00 pm
The booster vaccination programme is being significantly ramped up in response to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.
16 and 17 year olds invited to come forward for their second Covid Vaccination
Published at: Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 1:37 pm
Young people aged 16 and 17 are now able to have their second Covid vaccination.
Booster vaccines now available for over 40s
Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm
People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Booster jab plea for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 2:40 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison is urging eligible people to get their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Council welcomes decision to vaccinate 12–15 year olds
Published at: Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 8:42 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council welcomes the Chief Medical Officers’ recommendation to offer the Covid vaccine to all 12 to 15 year olds in England.
Symptomatic testing available at new site in Blackburn
Published at: Wednesday 25 August 2021 at 4:14 pm
A new Covid-19 testing site for people with symptoms has opened up in Blackburn today (Wednesday, August 25th.)
Council and partners’ wellbeing campaign’s success
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:45 am
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing was put front and centre of a successful campaign recently highlighting health and wellbeing opportunities in Blackburn with Darwen.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published at: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 2:52 pm
Our Director of Public Health, Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Council issues testing call ahead of half-term return
Published at: Friday 4 June 2021 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is strongly recommending a rapid Covid-19 test is taken by all secondary school-aged children – and those attending college – this weekend ahead of their return to education next week after half-term.
Council updates on latest Covid-19 advice and guidance
Published at: Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 1:24 pm
Following the Government’s clarification yesterday that it is not imposing local restrictions on Blackburn with Darwen – and this statement in response – Council leaders have today provided a further update with the latest advice and guidance on Covid-19.
CONFIRMED: No local lockdown in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Tuesday 25 May 2021 at 4:51 pm
The Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen, Professor Dominic Harrison, said:
Following the national coverage of recently revised guidance we have met with national officials and confirmed there are no restrictions on travel in or out of Blackburn with Darwen: There are no local lockdowns.
Business testing programme still vital part of local response
Published at: Thursday 20 May 2021 at 9:41 am
As Blackburn with Darwen Council continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic, no stone is being left unturned in attempts to bring the virus under control – including an ongoing rapid testing programme for local businesses.
‘Be cautious’ plea after local Covid cases rise
Published at: Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 11:29 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being urged to remain cautious, after a rise in cases of Covid-19.
Council urges caution as latest data shows rise in Covid cases
Published at: Thursday 6 May 2021 at 9:09 am
As the country gears up for the next step of lockdown easing scheduled for Monday, May 17, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are urging people locally to keep on course and not get complacent.
One year on – a day to remember and reflect
Published at: Friday 19 March 2021 at 3:53 pm
A special commemoration and a minute’s silence will be held by Blackburn with Darwen Council to mark a National Day of Reflection – remembering those who have sadly lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic and to support everyone who has lost a loved one.
Council’s no complacency warning as coronavirus rates on the rise
Published at: Thursday 18 March 2021 at 4:02 pm
As the country gears up for the next wave of lockdown recovery, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are warning people not to get complacent.
Blackburn business ‘SMART’ about coronavirus testing
Published at: Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 10:54 am
A Blackburn business is encouraging other companies to sign up to lateral flow testing to help keep their workforce safe.
