Coronavirus

View article ‘The responsibility to keep our shops, bars and restaurants safe and open is on all of us – not just businesses’

‘The responsibility to keep our shops, bars and restaurants safe and open is on all of us – not just businesses’

‘We all need to play our part’, that’s the message from Hull City Council as restrictions are lifted and more people visit the city’s shops, bars and restaurants. As the country continues on the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, more people have been enjoying the return to normality. Shops have reopened, bars and restaurants are […]

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View article COVID spot checks on businesses in Hull continue as lockdown measures ease

COVID spot checks on businesses in Hull continue as lockdown measures ease

As we continue the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, Hull City Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. The reopening of the economy means that the opportunity for COVID to spread is increased substantially, so it is […]

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View article As restrictions change we must all remember the basics – Hull’s Public Health lead

As restrictions change we must all remember the basics – Hull’s Public Health lead

Today, as Coronavirus restrictions ease further, the city’s Public Health lead has said the basics of virus prevention must not be forgotten. Key changes today include: The return of indoor hospitality – two households or groups of six can meet inside pubs, restaurants and other venues Overnight stays are allowed Indoor attractions and entertainment including […]

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View article Authorities working together to make sure businesses in Hull are COVID-secure

Authorities working together to make sure businesses in Hull are COVID-secure

Hull City Council has been working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local public health authorities to contact businesses in Hull and check they have adequate COVID-secure measures in place. The authorities are just starting a second stage of these checks, visiting premises that have been under lockdown until recently. During the checks, […]

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View article Hull City Council reminds families not to send children to school if they have coronavirus symptoms

Hull City Council reminds families not to send children to school if they have coronavirus symptoms

Hull City Council is urging families not to send children into school or college if anyone in the household has Coronavirus symptoms. If a parent or child has symptoms, the whole household should isolate and a PCR test should be booked for the person with symptoms. The symptoms are – a high temperature a new, […]

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View article The Big Ask: children and young people in Hull asked what they need to live happier lives

The Big Ask: children and young people in Hull asked what they need to live happier lives

Children and young people in Hull have the chance to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, as The Big Ask launches. The Big Ask is the largest ever national survey of children in England, driven by the new Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, […]

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View article Support available for businesses in Hull ahead of next stage of roadmap out of lockdown

Support available for businesses in Hull ahead of next stage of roadmap out of lockdown

On Monday 12 April, the country will reach the next stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which will see a variety of businesses being allowed to reopen. This will include non-essential retail, such as personal care premises including hairdressers and nail salons, and public buildings, including libraries and community centres. Indoor leisure facilities […]

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