Met Commissioner shocked as five police die from Covid-19
Five serving Metropolitan Police officers and staff have tragically lost their lives to Covid-19 this month.
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South-east London college students finish course enabling them to run Covid-19 vaccination programme
A class of 250 students has started to help deliver the Covid-19 vaccine to residents after an intensive two-month course in running the brand new and crucial roll-out.
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Mayoral candidate fined for breaking lockdown by campaigning
An independent candidate running to be London Mayor has been fined by police for breaching lockdown rules while campaigning.
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‘Chaotic’ vaccine rollout in parts of London
Influential health campaigners say the rollout of Covid vaccines has been “chaotic” in parts London.
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Covid-19 Lewisham patient describes ‘life changing’ ordeal
A Covid-19 patient has described in detail the physical deterioration he suffered after contracting the virus.
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London lagging behind in Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
More than 500,000 Londoners have now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the capital is still lagging behind the rest of the country.
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Fed up school kids share thoughts on Covid-19
Perhaps speaking for the nation, if not the world, one Hammersmith pupil summed up her views on Covid. “I have just had enough of this. I can’t wait to get back to normal.”
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Rapid Covid tests offered at second Lewisham testing site
Lewisham council will now be offering rapid Covid-19 tests to asymptomatic residents that need to leave home for work. A second test centre is due to open at The Green Man, Downham
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Croydon Imam leading by example with Covid vaccination
A Croydon Imam is leading by example by getting his first dose of the coronavirus vaccination. He received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and hopes it will encourage more of the 400-strong congregation in Purley to follow his lead
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Lewisham plea to supermarkets as Covid cases soar
Lewisham’s director for public health and mayor have written to supermarkets urging them to enforce Covid-19 rules.
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Fed up school kids share thoughts on Covid-19
Perhaps speaking for the nation, if not the world, one Hammersmith pupil summed up her views on Covid.
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St George’s hospital reports 24 new Covid deaths in the last week
Yesterday the NHS announced 239 more deaths across the capital, making it one of the worst days of the pandemic so far.
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Anti-vaccination messages “will cost lives” says Westminster councillor
Westminster City Council leader Rachael Robathan called for faith leaders, councillors and the community to challenge anti-vaccine publicity.
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Pensioners confused by Covid vaccine appointments booked miles away
Pensioners have been left confused by vaccination appointments being miles away from home, with others struggling to access texts and emails regarding their jab.
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Lewisham Councillor urges people not to contact GPs for Covid vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine roll-out will be slowed down if people ring their GPs asking for it, Lewisham’s cabinet member for health and adult social care has warned.
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Tooting MP warns of Covid-19 impact on BAME communities
By Sian Bayley, local democracy reporter
Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan believes the vaccine rollout offers hope but has warned of the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities.
GP speaks out after running out of Covid-19 vaccines
By Sian Bayley, local democracy reporter
A Battersea GP has spoken out about the need for more regular deliveries of the coronavirus vaccine to local centres, after she ran out of vaccines this week.
Nine Met officers fined for café breakfast Covid-19 breach
Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been fined for breaching Covid-19 legislation while on duty.
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New walk-through Covid-19 testing site opens in Brixton
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Angela Davis Industrial Estate, Brixton (SW9 8ND) in Lambeth.
Testing at this site is only available for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
