Published on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 11:53 am
With the festive season approaching, now is the time to make sure you are protected against flu and Covid.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Christmas | covid | flu | pop-up | public health | Stay Well | vaccine | Winter
Published on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 1:28 pm
A pop-up vaccination centre is coming to Blackburn Bus Station this week as part the NHS’s Winter campaign.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Blackburn Bus Station | covid | Director of Public Health | flu | vaccine
Published on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at 12:11 pm
Public Health at Blackburn with Darwen are urging all pregnant women to get their flu and Covid vaccines to give themselves and their babies the best protection against illness this Autumn and Winter.
Filed under: Councillor | covid | Damian Talbot | flu | pregnant women | public health | Vaccines | Winter
Published on Monday 25 September 2023 at 10:50 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council health chiefs are advising eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from winter viruses.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Councillor | covid | Damian Talbot | Director of Public Health | eligible | flu | vaccine | Winter
Published on Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 1:42 pm
A new health campaign has been launched by Blackburn with Darwen Council, featuring a number of local people, including local football star Ben Brereton Diaz, in a bid to keep Covid and flu rates low this winter.
Filed under: Ben Brereton Diaz | Blackburn Rovers | covid | Director of Public Health | flu | My Kitchen Bakery | Stay Well | Winter
Published on Monday 24 October 2022 at 2:12 pm
Residents who have been affected by Long Covid are being invited to get help as support sessions are being re-introduced across the borough.
Filed under: Councillor Damian Talbot | covid | covid support | long covid clinic
Published on Friday 2 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
Blackburn’s COVID-19 vaccination centre is set to move to new premises in readiness for the autumn booster programme.
Published on Friday 27 May 2022 at 1:27 pm
As the Covid vaccination drive-through at Ewood Park continues to provide a convenient way to get jabs, we’re reminding residents to check travel requirements for their summer getaways.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | vaccination
Published on Monday 21 March 2022 at 4:31 pm
As the second anniversary of the first Covid lockdown approaches, Blackburn with Darwen leaders are looking to the future.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Councillor | covid | Day of Reflection | Denise Park | lockdown | Mohammed Khan | The Mall
Published on Tuesday 1 February 2022 at 10:25 am
New advice has been given for parents of children aged 5 to 11 who are in a clinical risk group around the Covid-19 vaccine.
Filed under: 5 to 11 year olds | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | vaccine
Published on Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:20 pm
The Government has announced that 12 to 15 year olds will be able to get their second Covid vaccine dose from Monday, December 20th.
Filed under: 12 to 15 year olds | covid | Omicron | second vaccine | vaccination
Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:00 pm
The booster vaccination programme is being significantly ramped up in response to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Filed under: Booster | covid | Covid-19 vaccination programme | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Government | Jane Scattergood | NHS | Omicron variant | vaccine
Published on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 1:37 pm
Young people aged 16 and 17 are now able to have their second Covid vaccination.
Many people in this age group have already had their first dose of the vaccine since the summer – so if it has been at least 12 weeks since your first vaccine, you can book your second one.
Filed under: 16 and 17 year olds | covid | second dose | vaccine
Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm
People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Filed under: Booster vaccine | Councillor | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Mohammed Khan | over 40s
Published on Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 2:40 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison is urging eligible people to get their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Filed under: Booster | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | vaccination
Published on Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 8:42 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council welcomes the Chief Medical Officers’ recommendation to offer the Covid vaccine to all 12 to 15 year olds in England.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | COVID-19 | vaccination | young people
Published on Wednesday 25 August 2021 at 4:14 pm
A new Covid-19 testing site for people with symptoms has opened up in Blackburn today (Wednesday, August 25th.)
Filed under: covid | penny street | symptomatic testing | testing
Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:45 am
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing was put front and centre of a successful campaign recently highlighting health and wellbeing opportunities in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: 5 ways to wellbeing | Brian Taylor | campaign | covid | health
Published on Thursday 10 June 2021 at 2:52 pm
Our Director of Public Health, Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
This week’s focuses on what our local data is telling us about the risks from the Delta variant of concern.
Filed under: covid | delta variant | Dominic Harrison
Published on Friday 4 June 2021 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is strongly recommending a rapid Covid-19 test is taken by all secondary school-aged children – and those attending college – this weekend ahead of their return to education next week after half-term.
Filed under: covid | Dominic Harrison | schools | testing
Published on Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 1:24 pm
Following the Government’s clarification yesterday that it is not imposing local restrictions on Blackburn with Darwen – and this statement in response – Council leaders have today provided a further update with the latest advice and guidance on Covid-19.
Filed under: covid | Denise Park | Dominic Harrison | local lockdowns | Mohammed Khan | Roadmap
Published on Tuesday 25 May 2021 at 4:51 pm
The Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen, Professor Dominic Harrison, said:
Following the national coverage of recently revised guidance we have met with national officials and confirmed there are no restrictions on travel in or out of Blackburn with Darwen: There are no local lockdowns.
Filed under: covid | Dominic Harrison | No local lockdown | public health
Published on Thursday 20 May 2021 at 9:41 am
As Blackburn with Darwen Council continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic, no stone is being left unturned in attempts to bring the virus under control – including an ongoing rapid testing programme for local businesses.
Filed under: businesses | covid | rapid testing
Published on Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 11:29 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being urged to remain cautious, after a rise in cases of Covid-19.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | COVID-19
Published on Thursday 6 May 2021 at 9:09 am
As the country gears up for the next step of lockdown easing scheduled for Monday, May 17, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are urging people locally to keep on course and not get complacent.
Filed under: cases | covid | Denise Park | Dominic Harrison | rise | Roadmap
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 3:53 pm
A special commemoration and a minute’s silence will be held by Blackburn with Darwen Council to mark a National Day of Reflection – remembering those who have sadly lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic and to support everyone who has lost a loved one.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Chief Executive | Councillor | covid | Day of Reflection | Denise Park | minute's silence | Mohammed Khan | one year on | pandemic
Published on Thursday 18 March 2021 at 4:02 pm
As the country gears up for the next wave of lockdown recovery, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are warning people not to get complacent.
Filed under: Councillor | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Government | Mohammed Khan | Roadmap
Published on Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 10:54 am
A Blackburn business is encouraging other companies to sign up to lateral flow testing to help keep their workforce safe.
Filed under: apeks | business | councillor khan | covid | SMART testing
Published on Monday 8 March 2021 at 1:24 pm
A Blackburn student is looking forward to enjoying the university lifestyle again once it is safe to do so.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | education | Picture This | young people
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 5:35 pm
As more places of worship prepare to open for congregational prayers and services from 8 March, it’s important that everyone follows the basic advice around keeping safe.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus update | covid | COVID-19
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:17 am
As pupils across the country return to education on 8 March, Blackburn with Darwen schools, like many others, are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of their students and staff.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus testing | covid | schools | Schools and Education
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:06 am
A Blackburn beauty salon owner is looking forward to welcoming her clients back in when restrictions are relaxed next month.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | covid | Picture This
Published on Tuesday 26 January 2021 at 2:37 pm
The BBC Asian Network has published five new coronavirus videos in different South Asian languages, including Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Sylheti and Tamil.
Filed under: Asian | coronavirus | covid | COVID-19
Published on Monday 14 December 2020 at 6:19 pm
A targeted programme of testing people without COVID symptoms is starting in the borough this week to reduce the spread and protect people.
Filed under: Community testing | covid | Lateral Flow Testing
Published on Friday 4 December 2020 at 2:30 pm
Festive cheer is coming to Blackburn with Darwen this weekend with pop-up Christmas markets taking place in both towns.
Filed under: Christmas | covid | market | Phil Riley | pop-up
Published on Thursday 29 October 2020 at 9:14 am
“The hardest part was not being able to be with my mum at the hospital, and not having the chance to say goodbye or give her a hug.”
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | Covid alert level | COVID-19
Published on Friday 16 October 2020 at 6:28 pm
As the whole of Lancashire becomes a Tier 3 area from Saturday 17 October, the advice for people who were previously shielding has been updated.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus update | covid | Shielding
Published on Tuesday 4 August 2020 at 1:05 pm
Taxis and private hire vehicles in Blackburn with Darwen are to be modified to provide extra protection for drivers and customers from coronavirus.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | perspex | taxis
