News · 15 October 2020
A £10m emergency fund will open tomorrow (Friday, 16 October) in a bid to protect Liverpool's vital hospitality and leisure businesses from the huge economic impact of Covid-19 restrictions.
Blog · 12 October 2020
Director of Public Health Matt Ashton explains why the Covid-19 situation in Liverpool is a real cause for concern. The Covid-19 situation in Liverpool continues to escalate quickly – and today it has been officially been announced that the region will be placed on the very high third-tier lockdown. We have now had over 3,000
Blog · 12 October 2020
These first seven months of the Covid-19 crisis and the consequences have hit Liverpool hard. Really hard. Many businesses have closed and many people have lost their jobs. It’s also been a very difficult time for many families and individuals. We are now seeing the true impact of the austerity measures, cuts to public health
Business · 6 October 2020
The leaders of four northern cities including Liverpool have written to the health secretary to warn that the existing coronavirus restrictions are not working, are confusing and in some cases are counter-productive. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, Cllr Judith Blake from Leeds, Manchester’s leader Cllr Richard Leese and Cllr Nick Forbes from Newcastle have submitted
Covid-19 · 5 October 2020
An emergency fund of up to £40 million has been announced in a bid to rescue Liverpool City Region’s vital hospitality and leisure sector from economic collapse. Liverpool City Council is contributing £10 million to the fund, which will be ring fenced specifically for businesses in the city. In a joint announcement, the Metro Mayor
News · 1 October 2020
New coronavirus restrictions are being brought in to Liverpool City Region from this weekend. Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, along with Warrington, will be brought in line with the latest measures announced on Monday in the north east. From 00.01 Saturday 3 October, residents must not meet anyone outside their household or
News · 1 October 2020
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram have responded to the government’s announcement on new Covid-19 restrictions for the area. In a joint statement with the other council leaders of the region, they have cautiously welcomed the steps to try and control the virus but say the region
News · 1 October 2020
Speaking in Parliament today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock tells parliament that #Covid19 measures that were introduced in the North East are being extended to cover the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral.) Watch the announcement below. Be sure to follow our social media channels for the latest updates on Twitter,
Covid-19 · 30 September 2020
Joint statement from Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Council Leaders of the Liverpool City Region. “As Leaders of the Liverpool City Region, we all understand why further restrictions may be needed to halt the spread of Covid-19 in the communities we represent. “Cases are now averaging well over 200 per
Blog · 30 September 2020
Director of Public Health, Matt Ashton, was asked what he thinks could help deal with the divide we are seeing in people’s attitude towards Covid-19, past, present & future. Here’s his 10 point plan… Set objectives – be absolutely explicit on what is it we are trying to achieve. Clarity of message – what do
Covid-19 · 28 September 2020
If you have been told by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate from 28th September 2020, either because you have tested positive for Covid-19 or you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, you may be entitled to some financial support during your self-isolation period. People who live in Liverpool and have
News · 23 September 2020
The government has released guidance on which groups are first in line when it comes to getting a test for Covid-19. They are: Acute clinical care staff – those who provide emergency treatment and critical care Care home workers and residents – staff will be tested every week, and residents every 28 days, all new
Blog · 23 September 2020
Director of Public Health for Liverpool, Matt Ashton, outlines his thoughts on how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic, as the rules around what we can and cannot do become more restrictive. A whole population approach Herd immunity is a non-starter Health and the economy go hand in hand We should be as proactive
Covid-19 · 18 September 2020
New restrictions are being introduced in Liverpool and other areas to control the spread of COVID-19. The measures, for Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, Halton and St Helens will be introduced from Tuesday 22 September and will mean: • Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private
News · 17 September 2020
Liverpool City Council is supporting the call being made today for urgent resourcing of testing capacity to respond to the regions current spike in cases. Chief Executive Tony Reeves said: “Our region is currently facing huge challenges due to the sharp increase of people testing positive for COVID-19. “The resources currently available to meet the
News · 17 September 2020
Not sure whether you should have a coronavirus test? The following frequently asked questions set out when you should have have a test and also when you should self-isolate. I have symptoms that I think may be coronavirus what should I do? If you have any coronavirus-like symptoms, even just one, you must isolate immediately
Care · 15 September 2020
Liverpool City Council has reiterated that the decision to shut two care homes in the city is entirely down to the provider, Shaw Healthcare. Social care staff are now working to support residents into suitable alternative accommodation following the company’s announcement that it will close Brushwood in Speke and Millvina in Everton due to low
Covid-19 · 15 September 2020
Schools across Liverpool are asking parents and carers to wear face coverings on the school run. Director of Public Health Matt Ashton has written to heads to say it is essential that they are worn when dropping off and collecting their children, in the light of a rising number of cases in the city. Data
News · 15 September 2020
Director of Public Health, Matthew Ashton, has written to businesses in the city with advice regarding COVID-19. Please see below and share this page with your contacts. A business resource pack PDF can be found here. “Dear All, You will be aware from media communications in recent days about the rapid rise in Covid-19 Infections
Covid-19 · 14 September 2020
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health has joined colleagues across Merseyside and Cheshire in expressing alarm that access to COVID-19 testing is limited. There have been widespread reports of people being asked to travel to as far away as Yorkshire and Derbyshire to get a COVID-19 test, and not all symptomatic residents are able to access
