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COVID UPDATE LIVERPOOL We are now in a very difficult position. Our current risk level is high. Latest 7 day rate up to 24th September is approx 252/100,000, and positivity rate is 12.8%. Doubling rate is 8-9 days. #covid19 /1
DATA: We are seeing more cases across all age groups with increases now in 65+ age groups, and sharp increases in #covid19 hospital admissions locally. Increases in deaths are likely to follow. We all have to play our part in protecting individuals and our communities /2
SYMPTOMS: if you have a high temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, you MUST immediately self isolate and get tested! https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/ /3
TESTING: testing capacity is still limited, however we have put more testing in place wherever possible. Please self isolate and keep trying! https://liverpool.gov.uk/communities-and-safety/emergency-planning/coronavirus/control-and-testing/testing-centres/ /4
TEST RESULTS: If you get a positive test result you MUST (continue to) self isolate! 10 days from when your symptoms started, or 10 days from when you had the test. Anyone you live with must self-isolate for 14 days from when you start self-isolating. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/what-your-test-result-means/ /5
CONTACT TRACING: if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace please follow their instructions! https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/nhs-test-and-trace-if-youve-been-in-contact-with-a-person-who-has-coronavirus/ /6
WELFARE SUPPORT: We have a Covid Isolation Advice Line in place in Liverpool to help people who need to self-isolate to find support to stay at home. More details here 
https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/new-helpline-for-people-self-isolating-from-covid-19/ #covid19 /7
ACTION BY ALL OF US: We all need to practise good hand hygiene, social distancing, and use face coverings wherever possible, to stop the spread of the virus! Don’t do this because I am telling you, do it to protect you, your family, your friends, and your loved ones 
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NHS COVID-19 APP: Please download the app, the more of us that use it, the better we are able to control the spread of the virus! 
https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/nhs-covid-19/ /9
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS: in place from 22nd September, these include no inter household mixing in private homes and gardens, and table service only with 10pm curfew in hospitality venues https://www.gov.uk/guidance/north-west-england-local-restrictions #covid19 /10
SOCIAL CONTACT: people should minimise social contact with people from outside their household or social bubble, in any public venue, including pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, places of worship, community centres, entertainment venues, visitor attractions and parks /11
CARE HOMES: People should also not visit friends or family in care homes, other than in exceptional circumstances. Care homes have been advised to restrict visits to these circumstances only! #carehomes #covid19 /12
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Should only be used for essential reasons, such as work, education, food or medicine/welfare. #facecoverings must be used on public transport and in taxis and private hire vehicles #covid19 /13
SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY1: people should not attend amateur or professional sporting events as a spectator. You can continue to take part in organised sporting or licensed physical activity in groups of more than 6 outdoors and up to 6 people indoors (for over 18s) but.../14
SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY2: ...In all cases, the organiser must conduct a risk assessment and ensure compliance with COVID-19 secure guidance. If in doubt, check with the organiser! #covidsafe /15
WEDDINGS & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS: these are limited to 15 people from 28 September, and must comply with COVID-19 secure guidance. Please check with the venue! #weddings #covid19 /16
FUNERALS: Funerals are limited to 30 people, and must comply with COVID-19 secure guidance. /17
RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES & PLACES OF WORSHIP: people should socially distance from people outside of their household. Religious services should take place outdoors wherever possible #covid19 /18
SHIELDING: we have advised our previously shielded population to only leave the house for essential purposes and to take extra care when they are out and about. Please take this message seriously! /19
GOING TO WORK: people can continue to travel to and from work, however, where an employer, in consultation with their employee, judges an employee can carry out their normal duties from home they should do so. /20
CHILDCARE: You can continue to use early years and childcare settings, including childminders and providers offering before or after school clubs or other out-of-school settings for children. Informal child care is allowed if people are part of a childcare bubble. /21
SUMMARY: Liverpool is in a critical position now in relation to #covid19 I know this is going to be hard for lots of people but we all need to be playing our part to protect individuals, communities, the city and the economy. #staysafe https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/covid-19-which-way-now/ /22
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Thanks for the positive reaction to this thread. My intention is never to scare people, only to warn and inform, so we can get levels of the virus down and keep our communities safe. There is support available if people need it. http://Www.liveyourlifewell.info 
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