Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Medway Council

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The government announced a new national lockdown on 4 January 2020. Check what you can and cannot do on GOV.UK.

The time to act is now

The infection rate in Medway remains high. We all need to play our part if we are going to get back to the things we love sooner, rather than later.

We will get through this together if we all follow the rules.

Read the latest update from Medway Council Leader, Cllr Alan Jarrett.

Check the rules we all need to follow to help protect Medway.

Coronavirus infection rates from date to date

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Weekly infection rate per 100,000 people

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Weekly infection rate per 100,000 people

During the current situation, our priority is to continue providing essential council services, while protecting the health and wellbeing of our residents.

Check the service updates page for details of sites and buildings that remain open as well as the latest closures as they're decided.

The current situation means we may have difficulties in handling your calls. If you do not need to speak to someone urgently, you can apply, book, report or pay for lots of council services online.

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Service updates

Keep up-to-date on the latest event cancellations and services affected in Medway.

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Support for businesses and employers

Get the latest guidance and advice about coronavirus for employers and businesses.

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Advice for schools

Guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about coronavirus.

Leader, Alan Jarrett

Latest message to residents from council leader Alan Jarrett

4 January 2021: The government announces a new national lockdown.

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Stay safe from scammers

Advice to stay safe from people looking for opportunities to scam others during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wellbeing resources for you and your family

Guidance to help you look after the mental and physical wellbeing of yourself and your family.

More coronavirus support and guidance