Government urged to close schools to ‘give us a fighting chance’ against Covid-19
The Government is coming under increasing pressure to reverse its decision to reopen schools in January as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
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Rapid coronavirus testing centres for people not displaying symptoms to open this Wednesday
The two test centres will be located at the Sands End Arts and Community Centre in Peterborough Road, and an office building at 145 King Street.
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Rapid coronavirus testing now available for people not displaying symptoms
You can visit Kensington Town Hall in Hornton Street, or Kensington Leisure Centre in Silchester Road, to receive a lateral-flow test.
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London’s poorest pupils are being ‘left behind’ by Government during Coronavirus
By Joe Talora, local democracy reporter
London’s poorest pupils are being “left behind” by the Government’s Coronavirus Catch-Up Premium, with schools in poorer areas receiving less money than those in wealthier areas.
Southwark firms proving they are safe to visit during pandemic
Southwark council is urging businesses from across the borough to join the growing number of premises whose safety measures have been accredited as Covid Compliant under their ongoing pilot scheme.
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St George’s Hospital pauses all routine planned operations and outpatient appointments
However, urgent and emergency operations and procedures – including for cancer – will continue to go ahead as normal.
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City Hall reveals higher rates of Covid-19 deaths in more ethnically diverse areas
Data from London Assembly has revealed higher rates of Covid-19 deaths in more ethnically diverse areas, with higher levels of deprivation and poorer ratings of GP satisfaction.
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Hammersmith and Fulham council leader: Vaccine is a way out – but please adhere to rules in meantime
Infection rates in Hammersmith and Fulham have doubled in a week and have far exceeded numbers seen during the November national lockdown.
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South-west London coronavirus cases increase
As of yesterday, there had been 8,297 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wandsworth since March.
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Coronavirus: London placed in Tier 4 with cash refunds for cancelled travel
Everything you need to know about Tier 4 restrictions over Christmas
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Lambeth doctors’ hub gives almost a thousand patients Covid-19 vaccine in a week at up to two every minute – but there are seven times that number of over-80s to go yet
Lambeth GP Federation administered 970 Covid vaccinations this week to essential workers and over 80-year-olds.
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‘Serious concerns’ as more police off work with Covid than ever before
An anti-lockdown protest is due to go ahead, but more police officers are off work with coronavirus-related issues now than at any other time during the pandemic.
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More than 150 patients are being treated for coronavirus at St George’s Hospital in Tooting
More than 150 patients are currently being treated for coronavirus at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
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Youth violence charity launches new campaign after facing a drop in funds due to Covid-19 restrictions
The youth support charity, Redthread, has launched the #BeARedthread campaign to encourage people to donate this Christmas.
Read MoreAlmost 100 patients being treated with coronavirus at Croydon University Hospital
As of Sunday there were 88 patients, with some in intensive care.
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Martial arts gym closed for two weeks after coronavirus breaches
Gracie Barra Oval School in Bolton Crescent, Oval, was penalised by Lambeth council.
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First London coronavirus vaccine outside hospital administered in Lambeth
Other practices in South-east London also received delivery of the vaccine yesterday, with most starting to administer vaccination today.
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Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Kensington and Chelsea – but borough still has one of capital’s lowest rates
The council’s weekly update showed an increase of six cases, from 163 in the week of November 26 to December 2, to 169 in the week of December 3 to December 9.
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Pubs and restaurants to close as London is plunged into Tier 3
Health Secretary Matt Hancock will announce the change in a Downing Street briefing shortly, with parts of Essex and Hertfordshire also expected to be placed in England’s highest tier of restrictions.
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