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Reading prepares to get moving again
Look out for street markings in the town centre, which the council says will help people move around safely.
29 May 2020
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Update on the local impact of Covid-19
More than 140 people have lost their lives with Covid-19 in our borough, according to latest data.
29 May 2020
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People who are shielding told to stay in lockdown
The 'clinically extremely vulnerable' must continue to stay at home for the meantime, according to latest government advice.
28 May 2020
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Test and Trace system launched by government
The public is being asked to divulge details of people they've been in close contact with, if they test positive for Covid-19 as part of the next stage of dealing with the pandemic.
28 May 2020
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Reading people start sharing stories about care under coronavirus lockdown
Residents have been answering our survey to give feedback about local services and to thank key workers.
22 May 2020
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Coronavirus outbreaks have occurred in 19 Reading care homes
Most of the outbreaks took place in the first two weeks of April, according to data from Public Health England.
21 May 2020
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Coronavirus symptoms now include an altered sense of smell or taste
The government has updated its guidance on symptoms and also expanded the testing scheme.
20 May 2020
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'Inadequate' Reading care home avoids any enforcement action by inspection body
The Care Quality Commission says it's not using its full powers against the Life Care home in Reading, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
20 May 2020
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Latest service update on Reading charities
Local charities are using innovative methods to reach people who need help at this time.
19 May 2020
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Data shows higher Covid-19 risk to BAME people
Calculations by the Office for National Statistics could have serious implications for Reading's diverse population.
7 May 2020
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Tell us about your care during the pandemic
Share your stories, suggestions and messages of thanks to NHS and social care services in our Covid-19 Experience Survey.
7 May 2020
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Hospital launches online A&E checker
The Royal Berkshire Hospital says people can get quick, trusted answers on whether they need to visit its emergency department for their symptoms.
7 May 2020
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