#COVID19

Lord Mayor with members of staff from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
10th November 2023
1 min read

Lord Mayor urges Leeds to get winter strong

The Lord Mayor of Leeds has urged residents to check if they are eligible for the free flu or covid-19 vaccine this winter. Ahead of the winter month, the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Al Garthwaite visited Seacroft Community Clinic to receive her free covid-19 and flu vaccinations. The Lord Mayor was joined by…
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In Our Shoes
21st July 2023
5 mins read

New report highlights work ongoing in Leeds to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people’s health and wellbeing

A new report shows how health partners, families and organisations in Leeds are working together to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people’s health and wellbeing. The ‘In Our Shoes’ report by Leeds City Council’s director of public health Victoria Eaton looks in detail at the impact of the…
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Leeds Flu and Covid Vaccinations
4th November 2022
3 mins read

Leeds urged to get boosted this winter

Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu. The Lord Mayor of Leeds has urged residents across the city to check if they are eligible for the free flu jab or covid booster this winter. Ahead of…
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19cms Exhibition
22nd October 2021
2 mins read

Photography project captures life in Leeds during pandemic

The intimate stories of 12 people living and working in Leeds through the COVID-19 pandemic have been captured in a poignant new photography project. Through a series of compelling and thought-provoking images, the 19cms exhibition documents a unique chapter in the history of Leeds, exploring the human impact of the pandemic as the city…
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Leeds Micro Business Support Service
15th October 2021
2 mins read

Free support service delivers the goods for small businesses in Leeds

A free service is delivering a timely helping hand to small businesses in Leeds as they aim to bounce back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Leeds Micro Business Support Service provides expert advice on everything from contingency planning and social media messaging to brand creation and gearing up for Christmas. Targeted…
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Levy Match Leeds
26th February 2021
1 min read

Plan of action to support apprentices who are affected by COVID-19 restrictions

Leeds City Council has pledged to offer support to local apprentices who may be struggling to complete their training due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary business closures and other restrictions imposed during lockdown have resulted in some apprentices not being able to finish their qualifications. Recognising the importance of apprenticeships, the…
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Leeds Civic Hall Millennium Square
29th January 2021
2 mins read

City lights up to remember COVID-19 victims

Buildings across Leeds city centre will light up this weekend to remember those who have tragically lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Saturday and Sunday will mark one year since the first cases were detected in the UK. In that time, the virus has sadly claimed the lives of more than 100,000…
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Leeds City
18th December 2020
2 mins read

Statement following government announcement that Leeds will stay in Tier 3

Everyone in Leeds can help to control the spread of COVID-19 by observing the latest restrictions and following the key guidelines. Remember, ‘Hands. Face. Space’: Hands – wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds Face – wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will…
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NHS Leeds
4th December 2020
2 mins read

Local contact tracing system to boost city’s fight against COVID-19

A new local contact tracing system for Leeds is set to boost the city’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. On Monday (November 30) the Leeds COVID-19 Connect and Support Service is being launched by Leeds City Council in partnership with Public Health England, enhancing ongoing work to protect residents and communities from…
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