News stories tagged as "Public Health England"

First coronavirus case confirmed in Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Wednesday 18 March 2020 at 2:36 pm

Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health at Blackburn with Darwen Council, said:

I can confirm that Blackburn with Darwen now has its first confirmed case of coronavirus/COVID-19.  

Coronavirus update – 06/03/20

Published at: Friday 6 March 2020 at 3:05 pm

We are continuing to work closely with Public Health England to monitor the developing situation around the coronavirus infection.

‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

Published at: Thursday 6 February 2020 at 10:51 am

You will have heard a lot about the coronavirus infection which has been detected in Wuhan, China.

Public Health warning over seasonal Norovirus

Published at: Monday 16 December 2019 at 9:00 am

Blackburn with Darwen’s public health team are urging people to stay at home if they are suffering from seasonal sickness or diarrhoea.

Online quiz asks “how are you” feeling?

Published at: Wednesday 2 January 2019 at 1:48 pm

Public Health England is urging people to kick off the new year by taking an online health quiz as part of a new campaign.

Warm weather advice

Published at: Monday 19 June 2017 at 9:20 am

With parts of England currently experiencing heatwave conditions, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in any extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.

Chicken owners urged to continue keeping them indoors

Published at: Monday 9 January 2017 at 9:40 am

Residents who keep chickens or ducks are urged to continue to keep them inside after a case of avian flu was confirmed in Yorkshire.

Record numbers access stop smoking service as Stoptober approaches

Published at: Friday 18 September 2015 at 8:51 am

During October smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.

Smokers encouraged to quit together for Stoptober 2015

Published at: Thursday 10 September 2015 at 1:37 pm

During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.

Director of Public Health backs national guidance on sugar

Published at: Thursday 23 July 2015 at 4:27 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health has backed a national call to reduce the public’s sugar intake.

New university students urged to receive ‘meningococcal C’ vaccine

Published at: Thursday 21 August 2014 at 10:03 am

Public Health England is calling on students beginning university in September to ensure they are immunised against meningococcal C infections before enrolling.

Local support for Dementia Awareness Week

Published at: Tuesday 13 May 2014 at 11:37 am

Several events and initiatives are planned for Dementia Awareness Week – May 18-24.