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Lambeth remains in Tier 4

The Government update on Covid-19 yesterday (30 December) confirmed no change to Lambeth's Tier 4 status.
It is now more important than ever we play our part and prevent the virus spreading.
What does that mean?

Stay at Home
If you live in Tier 4 you must not leave or be outside of your home or garden except where you have a 'reasonable excuse'.
Get Tested
If you are not feeling well, get tested. If you test positive for COVID-19, you must self isolate.
Hands Face Space
You must continue to wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering, and maintain social distance.
Full and verified details can be found here: www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home
If you have Covid-19 symptoms (new cough, high temperature, loss of taste or smell) book a free test immediately (www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119) and self isolate by staying at home.

Primary Schools
Lambeth Council has called for clarity over the opening of Primary Schools.
The Department for Education (DfE) announced that in 22 of the 32 London boroughs, primary schools would not reopen to all pupils as originally planned on 4 January due to rising Covid-19 infections. This does not include Lambeth. Read the full story here. For updates, one option is to read Lambeth Council's Twitter feed.
Secondary Schools
The BBC News website has some clear information on the two week delayed reopening.

Where to find further advice and support
The MyCommunity Gateway service, run by AgeUK Lambeth, can help you with advice and support to connect up with local services that can help you, whatever challenge you are facing. You can ask for help for you or for someone you know. The service is for anyone who is over 18 in Lambeth.
Call Gateway on 0333 360 3700, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or email mycommunity@ageuklambeth.org
CHRISTMAS UPDATE: A special 'out of hours' phone number will be available over the holidays. 
If you phone when the line is unstaffed, a message will explain what number you need to dial, so please have a pen handy before you ring.
More information on available support can be found here: www.norwoodforum.org/community