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- Schools and local communities in Leek and Cheddleton have been praised for their support of local Covid surge testing, as part of efforts to manage a major outbreak of the Delta Variant of Concern.
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- 22 June 2021
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- Public health leaders are urging people in Staffordshire to help halt the recent rise in cases as the easing of some national restrictions come into effect today (Monday 21 June).
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- 21 June 2021
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- Pupils in 14 Newcastle schools are being asked to get tested for Covid-19 after a surge in cases in the area.
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- 21 June 2021
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- Residents in Newcastle are being urged to be extra vigilant, get tested, and get vaccinated when eligible, after a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the area.
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- 18 June 2021
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- Door-to-door Covid-19 testing will get underway in Leek West and Cheddleton tomorrow, in a bid to test around 10,000 people for the Delta Variant of Concern.
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- 16 June 2021
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- Help is available for residents suffering from the continued stress and strain of dealing with the bad smell in parts of Newcastle.
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- 16 June 2021
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- People are being encouraged to sign up to a new campaign to help keep themselves happy, healthy and feeling good.
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- 16 June 2021
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- Extra Covid-19 testing for people in Leek and Cheddleton is continuing this week, with pop ups planned for Wednesday and Friday.
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- 15 June 2021
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- Business and employee support programmes put in place in Staffordshire are as vital as ever despite a fall in the number of out-of-work claimants, the county council's deputy leader said today.
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- 15 June 2021
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- All people over 23 in England can now book a Covid jab and the County Council is urging younger people to come forward and book their vaccination.
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- 15 June 2021
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- Staffordshire County Council's Cabinet will consider whether to take part in the Government's 'Bus Back Better' programme aimed at developing post-pandemic public transport services.
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- 15 June 2021
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- 18-year-olds who live or attend schools in Leek or Cheddleton are being reminded they have just two days to book their Covid-19 vaccine.
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- 14 June 2021
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- Staffordshire County Council is issuing a please for patience as the decision over national lockdown regulations is expected and county-wide Covid case rates continue to rise.
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- 14 June 2021
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- Surge testing of thousands of pupils in Leek and Cheddleton gets underway tomorrow (Monday) in a bid to tackle a major outbreak of the Delta Variant of Concern (VOC).
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- 13 June 2021