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Changes to Public Health services
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Pupils in Mid Dorset look after their wellbeing
Pupils at nineteen schools are prioritising their physical and mental health and wellbeing this term with new scheme.
Public Health Dorset to publish weekly local COVID-19 updates
Public Health Dorset publishes weekly updates around coronavirus in Dorset.
Agencies prepared for crowds and very hot weather this weekend
Partner agencies across Dorset are encouraging people to enjoy Dorset safely this weekend, as temperatures are expected to reach highs of around 27 degrees.
COVID-19 Health Protection Board to monitor and respond to any rise in cases in Dorset
A new COVID Health Protection Board will monitor for and respond to any potential coronavirus outbreaks in Dorset.
More powers given to local councils to tackle COVID-19
The Prime Minister has announced powers being given to local authorities in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Communities and visitors urged to enjoy summer holidays in Dorset safely
Members of the Dorset Local Resilience Forum are encouraging communities and visitors to enjoy the summer holidays safely in Dorset.
Dorset and BCP Councils to discuss health and care response to COVID-19
Councillors from Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are meeting on Wednesday 1 July to reflect on the Dorset-wide health and care response to COVID-19.
Antibody testing in Dorset underway for healthcare staff
Antibody testing for healthcare staff in Dorset has begun to see if they have had the virus that causes COVID-19.
Facts about COVID-19 data in Dorset
Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils, gives an update on the latest COVID-19 data and what this means for Dorset.
Dorset calls on people to ‘respect our communities’
Organisations across Dorset are yet again urging people who are visiting Dorset and those that live here to think carefully about where they are going and if it is safe to do so.
Dorset residents encouraged to use NHS Test and Trace service
A new NHS Test and Trace system has been launched across England to help identify those who have had close contact with people who have tested positive for coronavirus.
Think twice before travelling this weekend
Dorset leaders ask for the public to use common sense and to ‘think twice’ before rushing to Dorset.