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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.
Public sector agencies working together to keep public safe and informed
The Dorset Local Resilience Forum is made up of wide range of emergency services to keep the public safe.
Working together to get medicines delivered to vulnerable residents
Public Health Dorset and partners are working together to get prescribed medicine to vulnerable residents.
Helping hand to buy fresh fruit and veg with Healthy Start
Some families across Dorset are able to apply for help to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and milk
Volunteers helping pharmacies deliver medicine to residents
Volunteers are helping pharmacies in Dorset to deliver medicines to residents who are self-isolating or unable to collect medicines in person.
#Unacceptable verbal abuse, assaults and attacks on key workers
Police, ambulance, councils and others unite to tackle #Unacceptable verbal abuse, assaults and attacks on key workers.
Council services wearing PPE
We explain which council services wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus outbreak and why.
Take up the 5 Ways Challenge
LiveWell Dorset and Public Health Dorset want you to take up the 5 Ways Challenge
Joint statement on confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dorset
Statement on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Dorset.
You're invited for an NHS Health Check
We at Public Health Dorset are encouraging all eligible residents to book their health check.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
Find out more about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and how it may affect you.