Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice and support for Hampshire residents and businesses during the coronavirus
Current alert level in Hampshire: National lockdown: Stay at Home
Hampshire County Council continues to work closely with partners in Public Health England, local government, the NHS and others, to ensure we are well prepared to respond to further outbreaks of coronavirus to protect the public’s health.
Read the guidance for the Government roadmap out of lockdown
Testing and contact tracing
Find out about getting a test for coronavirus and the Local Tracing Service in Hampshire
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Hampshire's response to the coronavirus
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COVID:19: Testing without symptoms available for all Hampshire residents
Following the Government’s announcement that free rapid tests will be offered to everyone in England from 9 April, local residents are being urged to start collecting their test kits from Friday and get into the habit of regular testing and recording their result
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COVID-19: Shielding to stop from 1 April
Hampshire residents who are at increased risk of coronavirus are being urged to take extra precautions when shielding advice ends next week
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Making space for social distancing in line with the Government’s Roadmap out of COVID lockdown
As a precautionary measure, Hampshire County Council will be making provision to extend the formal legal orders supporting the temporary social distancing measures on roads and pavements across the county
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Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline continues to help thousands one year on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
Since the launch of the Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline some twelve months ago, thousands of people across the county have received crucial help in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and national restrictions.
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COVID-19: Home testing available for households of school-age pupils and school staff
With the full return to school underway this week, regular at home coronavirus testing is available for free, for all households with primary, secondary and college age children and young people. This includes households in associated childcare and support bubbles, and those with school staff and adults working in the wider school community, such as supply teachers, school bus drivers, and after school club leaders
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Hampshire’s educators prepare for pupils’ return
Following publication of the Government’s roadmap for leaving lockdown, primary and secondary schools across Hampshire are gearing up for a safe full return to face-to-face education from 8 March. Early years settings have remained open throughout the pandemic and schools have been open to vulnerable children and the children of keyworkers
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COVID-19: Government gives green light to community testing for Hampshire
Following Government approval received today, asymptomatic testing for people going out to work will start across the county this week
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Three ways to cast your vote in the Hampshire County Council elections this May
On Thursday 6 May, residents in Hampshire will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them, in the Hampshire County Council elections
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COVID-19: community testing for eligible workers to launch across Hampshire
Hampshire County Council is preparing to introduce rapid community testing for eligible residents without coronavirus symptoms from next week
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COVID-19 - Single case of South African variant confirmed in Hampshire
A positive case of the South African variant of COVID-19 has been found in the Bramley area, north of Basingstoke
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Your guide to a safe and fun-filled half-term
From getting creative with beeswax to breaking free from a virtual escape room, Hampshire County Council has plenty of fun ideas to help everyone enjoy this half-term at home
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Exercise outdoors safely and responsibly this half term
With the spring half-term holiday ahead, Hampshire County Council is reminding people to act responsibly and follow latest Government guidance when exercising in their local outdoor spaces
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COVID 19: Keep following the rules – even after your vaccine
With the COVID-19 vaccination programme underway, Hampshire County Council and the NHS are reminding residents who have received their vaccine that it is vital to keep following the rules of Hands-Face-Space to avoid putting others at risk
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COVID-19: Hampshire County Council and NHS issue warning on vaccine scams
As the COVID-19 vaccination programme rolls out across the country, Hampshire County Council and the NHS are urging residents to beware of vaccine fraudsters
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Round the clock salting to keep Hampshire safe
With many Hampshire residents waking up to a snowy landscape, Hampshire Highways winter teams are making sure the county’s main roads are clear and salted
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Unpaid carers urged to access practical help and funding during Covid-19 national lockdown
Following the Government’s announcement of national restrictions, Hampshire County Council is urging unpaid, family carers to come forward to access help, which includes funds to pay for practical support
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New Local Testing Site for Andover
A Local Testing Site for people displaying symptoms of coronavirus has opened in Andover
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Extended times for older people to use free bus passes
Hampshire County Council is continuing to support older residents during the Coronavirus outbreak by removing the restriction on using free Older Person’s Bus Passes before 9:30am
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COVID-19: Temporary mortuary for Hampshire operational from this week
The temporary mortuary located in Winklebury, Basingstoke, will become operational on Thursday, 21 January 2021
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Extra funding available to support children in need in Hampshire during February half term
Extra funding worth more than £320,000 is being made available for childcare, voluntary and charitable organisations to provide activities and food for vulnerable Hampshire children during the February half term school holiday
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Supporting Hampshire’s vulnerable children and families during this February Half Term
Hampshire County Council has confirmed that vulnerable children and those eligible for Free School Meals should not go hungry during the February Half Term as funding has been provided for food vouchers for families
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Help for people whose income has been affected by COVID-19
Families and individuals struggling to cope financially, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, are being reminded that help to pay for food and energy, as well as essential items, is available from the County Council’s connect4communities programme via the Citizens Advice Service and local community groups across Hampshire
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Offering a helping hand during lockdown – advice for vulnerable residents
Hampshire County Council is advising Hampshire residents that anyone who needs help during the national lockdown can access support seven days a week via a dedicated helpline
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County Council confirms continuation of key services for Hampshire
As Hampshire enters into a period of national restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the County Council has confirmed that all Hampshire household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) will remain open for those who need to use them
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County Council keeps popular services open but urges residents to stay local
As the country goes into a third lockdown to help stop the spread of Coronavirus the County Council is working to the national guidance for its most popular ‘choose to use’ services, including country parks, Hillier Gardens and libraries
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COVID-19: National Lockdown (Stay at Home) – message to Hampshire residents
From today, Tuesday 5 January, Hampshire joins the rest of England in national lockdown to help curb further spread of the coronavirus
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Hampshire County Council Leader, Councillor Keith Mans responds to parents’ and teachers’ concerns about the return of primary schools after the Christmas holidays
Leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Keith Mans is contacting the Secretary of State for Education to stress the concerns of Hampshire parents and teachers in relation to Covid-19 measures ahead of the return to the classroom by primary school children