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19th February 2021

HEALTH

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New testing to take place in Leeds to help track potential COVID-19 variants

Residents in parts of Leeds are being asked to take part in a new programme of testing designed to help national research into the potential spread of COVID-19 variants. Starting next week, people living in parts of the LS8 area, including parts of the Harehills area and the area just north of Easterly Road,…

Over £560k secured to support proactive work being undertaken in city to help rough sleepers

Funding of over £560,000 has been secured by Leeds City Council to support a range of on-going proactive work in the city to help rough sleepers tackle drug and alcohol issues. Following the successful bid to Public Health England (PHE), plans are now being progressed with Forward Leeds, which is the city’s designated alcohol…

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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New testing to take place in Leeds to help track potential COVID-19 variants

Over £560k secured to support proactive work being undertaken in city to help rough sleepers

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

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