PUBLIC INFORMATION PAGES FROM CAMDEN COUNCIL

It’s been wonderful to enjoy Camden in the sunshine as life has felt a bit more normal. And while we are feeling really hopeful, as more than 100,000 Camden residents have had one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and more than 60,000 people have had two doses (the full dose of protection), the pandemic is not over and we have seen cases triple over the last week.

This is from a very low base but it is important we all take steps to keep Camden safe.

We need your help to make sure that we don’t put all the progress we have made at risk. If you’re out and about shopping, meeting friends, eating out, picking children up from school or going to work, you can get a regular rapid test.

These are available for free at some pharmacies, you can order to your home, or visit one of Camden’s free rapid test centres (see below). If you are over the age of 25 you can now book your vaccination, so please don’t wait, the more of us who are vaccinated the better protection we have as a community to stop the spread of COVID-19.

And lastly, please continue to be careful, meet outside if you can, keep a safe distance, and open windows and doors if you are meeting inside.

Finally, this week (7 to 13 June) is Carers Week.

We know there are many more people carrying out a caring role because of COVID-19, for instance caring for relatives and friends who need support. We also understand how challenging this can be.

Please know that there are a range of ways you can access support for the important role you play. Visit camden.gov.uk/carersupport for a list of support options, including for young carers.

Councillor Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council

For the latest information and support from Camden Council and its partners, including updates to services:

• Visit camden.gov.uk/coronavirus – includes information in different languages
• Check the rolling newsfeed at news.camden.gov.uk
• Follow Twitter @CamdenCouncil and Facebook facebook.com/LBCamden
• Speak to someone at the Council directly by calling 020 7974 4444 (option 9)

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