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Jul 20

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Covid 19 Inquiry first report published

First report has been published with 10 recommendations.

Are you eligible for a free lateral flow test from a pharmacy?

Nov 17, 2023

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Are you eligible for a free lateral flow test from a pharmacy?

Find out if you're eligible for a free lateral flow test device.

NHS rolling out children's flu vaccines from September

Aug 23, 2023

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NHS rolling out children's flu vaccines from September

The NHS will be offering flu vaccinations to children from September

Aug 10, 2023

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Covid-19 autumn booster 2023

Find out if you're eligible for a Covid vaccination this autumn and how to get it.

Aug 9, 2023

Advice & information

New Covid variant 2023

As of 31st July, a new variant called Eris was classified. Eris is a strain of Omicron. According to the ZOE Health Study, the five most...

Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine to be offered

Apr 18, 2023

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Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine to be offered

Spring booster vaccines now available if you're 75 years or older, a resident in a care home or immune compromised.

May 9, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

All women of childbearing age must read this guide before they go for vaccination. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines available in the...

Helping People Cope with the Impact of COVID

Apr 28, 2021

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Helping People Cope with the Impact of COVID

There is now a free online CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) package designed to help people cope with impact of Covid-19 ....

Apr 20, 2021

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Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable...

Portsmouth’s asymptomatic test site relocation

Apr 19, 2021

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Portsmouth’s asymptomatic test site relocation

Portsmouth’s asymptomatic test site has now moved from the Guildhall to Somerstown Central. This service ensures that anyone in...

COVID-19 impact report: a summary of one year’s feedback to Healthwatch Portsmouth

Mar 25, 2021

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COVID-19 impact report: a summary of one year’s feedback to Healthwatch Portsmouth

Here is a summary report of feedback we have received from Portsmouth residents about the impact that COVID-19 has had on their lives.

Coronavirus: Day of reflection to mark one year since first lockdown

Mar 22, 2021

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Coronavirus: Day of reflection to mark one year since first lockdown

A national day of reflection is being planned to mark one year since the first coronavirus lockdown. It will take place on Tuesday 23...

Feb 23, 2021

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Vaccinating unpaid carers

If you look after someone older or clinically vulnerable who couldn’t cope without your help you could be eligible for the Covid-19...

Local NHS urges people to wait for their covid-19 vaccination invitation letter

Jan 25, 2021

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Local NHS urges people to wait for their covid-19 vaccination invitation letter

COVID-19 Vaccination programme update Feb 21 The Covid vaccination programme is now well underway and the NHS is delighted that people...

National Lockdown starts Tuesday 5th January: ‘ Stay at Home’ advice issued

Jan 5, 2021

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National Lockdown starts Tuesday 5th January: ‘ Stay at Home’ advice issued

Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do. Following on from the announcement from the...

GPs across Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight now giving give the Covid-19 vaccine.

Dec 18, 2020

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GPs across Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight now giving give the Covid-19 vaccine.

As the Covid-19 vaccination programme starts to expand, GP surgeries across the area are now starting to administer the vaccine to...

QA Hospital hubs starting to administer the Coronavirus Vaccination

Dec 8, 2020

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QA Hospital hubs starting to administer the Coronavirus Vaccination

Portsmouth Hospital is one of the 50 hubs who will be administrating the Coronavirus Vaccination People aged 80 and over as well as care...

Nov 12, 2020

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New anti-viral treatment for COVID-19

A new COVID anti-viral drug was launched last week Covid: Pfizer says antiviral pill 89% effective in high risk cases – BBC News

Updated Guidance for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

Nov 5, 2020

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Updated Guidance for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

On 31 October, the Prime Minister announced new national restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. In addition to this the...

Nov 3, 2020

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Coronavirus survey results

Coronavirus has had a big impact on how we all live, work, travel and interact. To understand the local impact, Portsmouth City Council...