Families encouraged to follow coronavirus guidance for benefit of school community 28th September 2020 Hull City Council is urging parents and guardians to be aware of Coronavirus symptoms, and to only book a test for a child if they have one or more of these symptoms: a high temperature a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Learning Partnership
Businesses urged to take extra steps to stop and control coronavirus spread 25th September 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to implement new measures to help stop and control the spread of coronavirus. The government has launched the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app, which allows people to register and ‘check-in’ when they visit a business. Users can ‘check-in’ to venues by scanning QR codes using a phone’s camera, which creates […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonNHS appPublic Protection
NHS Covid-19 app now available in Hull 24th September 2020 Today, people in Hull can download the NHS COVID-19 app following a nationwide launch. The app is designed to limit the spread of Coronavirus and make it easier to find and alert those an infected person has been in contact with. Part of NHS Test and Trace, the app has been trialled in the London […] Read more Coronavirus Public Health Coronavirushull covid appnhs covid appTest and Trace
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 22nd September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 7.7 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 33.0 per 100,000 of population and with 47.1 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health for Hull, said: “It is essential we […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateJulia Weldon
Preventative action for Hull schools to help reduce spread of coronavirus 18th September 2020 The Hull Learning Partnership, in conjunction with Hull City Council is taking preventative action against coronavirus by agreeing that school staff, and secondary pupils across the city are expected to wear face coverings in certain situations from Monday 21 September. The decision has been made because of the rising number of cases. Helen Christmas, public […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning Partnership
Kelvin Hall Academy extension provides 250 additional school places 18th September 2020 Work has been completed on a two-storey extension to Kelvin Hall Academy in Hull. The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school places for children in the city, and improve the quality of the learning environment. Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Esteem Consortium, and their […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumKelvin Hall School
Hull City pilot event cannot take place with fans in attendance 17th September 2020 The proposed pilot event at the KCOM Stadium this Saturday cannot take place with fans in attendance due to the recent increase in Hull’s coronavirus infection rate. Hull City Council’s Public Health Team cannot approve the pilot event due to it not meeting the assessment criteria, established by the Association of Directors of Public Health. […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull City AFCHull City Council Public HealthJulia Weldon
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 16th September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 15.3 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 32.2 per 100,000 of population and with 44.6 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health for Hull, said: “The increase in confirmed […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Hull’s older people to be celebrated at virtual event 15th September 2020 A virtual celebration of older people in Hull will take place in the city at the end of this month. The Older People’s Partnership Hull and East Riding charity is holding the Celebration of Older People’s Week from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October. As in previous years, the charity has worked in partnership […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus News What's on Celebration of Older People’s WeekcharityOlder People’s Partnership Hull and East Riding
Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches 14th September 2020 The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month. The first book children will receive is Peter Rabbit. Children that are eligible to receive the two-year-old early education entitlement can receive a book for free every month through the scheme. Over 1,500 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkCouncillor Stephen BradyDolly Parton Imagination Library
Coronavirus: ‘We had to adapt and take responsibility’, says Hull bar owner 14th September 2020 A Hull business owner has spoken of the importance of following public health guidance and how the early implementation of Covid-19 safety measures has boosted his trade. Lee Kirman is the joint owner of Taphouse, Minerva and Humber Street Distillery on Hull’s Marina alongside his partner Charlotte Bailey. Mr Kirman said: “We had to adapt […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week 13th September 2020 A mobile testing unit is being deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home. The mobile testing unit moves around the region offering testing strictly by appointment only. The mobile testing unit will be at the following locations this week – Tuesday […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull mobile testing unit
