As we approach Monday when Step 3 of the Government's roadmap comes into effect, it's important to remember the following to ensure numbers of positive Covid cases remain low:
Meet outside as much as possible
If you do meet inside, make sure the space is well ventilated – open windows and doors
Take the vaccine when you are offered it, and encourage others to as well
Remember that some people are more vulnerable than others to being seriously ill from Covid
Minimise how many people you’re in close contact with, and for how long
Get tested twice a week
Wash your hands and clean surfaces regularly to remove virus particles
For further information on what Step 3 means click here.
The latest on getting tested Stay safe and get tested to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus and look after your friends, family, workmates and others.
People not showing Coronavirus symptoms have different options for rapid lateral flow tests. You can:
Get a test at one of our pop-up sites - Spindles, Shaw Lifelong Learning and St Chads Offices, Uppermill (check website for opening days/times)
Get tested at a number of pharmacies across Oldham
Collect home testing kits from locations across Oldham
People showing Coronavirus symptoms can get a PCR test at:
Southgate Street, next to Oldham Library
Peel Street, Chadderton
Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street
Appointments must be booked online. Find out more by visiting www.oldham.gov.uk/testing_with_symptoms38 and 39 year olds are up next Those aged 38 and 39 are now being contacted to go for their first Covid vaccine. If you fall into this age group you will be contacted by the NHS to book your appointment.
Since the vaccination rollout began in December, nearly 30 million people have been vaccinated with a first dose in England, two thirds of the total adult population.
Young people of Oldham we need your help We need young Oldhamers to join us for a conversation around attitudes to Coronavirus and how we can work together to keep infection rates in the borough as low as possible. There's two group conversations taking place if you fancy it.
Ages 19–29: Tuesday 18 May, 7–8pm click here to book.
Ages 13–18: Thursday 20 May, 7–8pm click here to book.Have you applied for your child's place at Primary School? If you missed the deadline in January, don’t worry you can still apply. We understand if you have worries about sending your little ones to school but it’s really important that you give them the best start in life and encourage them on their next big adventure.
To apply, click here.
If you need help or advice you can contact the School Admissions Team at [email protected] or on 0161 770 4213.Local Studies and Archives open longer Following the successful reopening of our Local Studies and Archives, the opening hours are being extended to the following:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am–5pm
Tuesdays, 10am–2pm
Saturdays, 10am–4pm
To book your visit click here.Schools receive national recognition Great news! Two Oldham secondary schools have received national mental health recognition. Well done to The Radclyffe School and Waterhead Academy for their brilliant achievement. If you'd like to read more, click here. Exciting new project for residents in Sholver and Westwood Carbon Coop are looking for residents of Sholver and Westwood who want to learn about energy issues, make a difference in their community and can commit to eight workshops. If this sounds like something you would be interested in click here to find out more.See Prof. Brian Cox at Gallery Oldham If you want to see a superb portrait of Professor Brian Cox then pop along to Gallery Oldham and visit their ‘Art of the Everyday’ exhibition. The exhibition opens on 18 May, for more information click here. Parents and carers earn yourself a tenner We want parents and carers to discuss with us the things that matter to you during your child’s early years.
Join us for zoom sessions on the following days:
Monday 24 May, 11am–12noon
Thursday 27 May, 8.15–9.15pm
Book your place by emailing [email protected] the first 12 participants will get £10. Indoor dining is almost back on the menu Indoor dining is back on the menu from Monday 17 May! To find out the current guidance for safe indoor dining, check out Katie's story here in our brand new animation.
