Health & Wellbeing
Living safely with COVID as pandemic moves to next phase in Oxfordshire
People are being advised to continue taking the simple steps taken during the pandemic to help us live safely with the virus as testing ends and Oxfordshire moves into next phase of COVID response.
Oxford tops 2021/22 Good Growth for Cities Index
Oxford has topped the 2021/22 Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, which, for the last decade, has ranked 50 of the UK’s largest cities based on people’s assessment of 12 key economic well-being factors.
Oxford Metro Bank to host Imposter Syndrome Seminar for International Women’s Day
In the spirit of celebrating International Women’s Day, Oxford Metro Bank will be hosting a seminar organised by Oxfordshire Women’s Forum.
What to expect as we enter new phase of pandemic in Oxfordshire
Despite recent welcome declines in the number of people contracting COVID-19 in the county, the number is still in the thousands each week.
COVID-19 rate in Oxfordshire tops 1,000 in week to 17 December
Coronavirus cases have risen steeply across Oxfordshire, and people in the county are being urged to take extra care during the festive period to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
PM sets new booster vaccination target amidst ‘Omicron tidal wave’ fear
In a pre-recorded address to the nation on Sunday evening, the PM announced that everyone eligible aged 18 and over in England will have the chance to get their booster vaccine before the new year.
Mobile COVID testing returns to Oxford as cases reach highest ever level
People in Oxford will be able to get a PCR test as an extra mobile COVID testing unit returns to the city in response to rising COVID cases in the city.
Boris Johnson sets out Plan B COVID restrictions for England
A year to the date that the UK administered the first vaccine, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a series Plan B COVID-19 restrictions for England.
Three cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant found in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is set to become the focus of targeted COVID-19 testing activity following the identification of three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Council urges residents to do what they can to protect Christmas from COVID
People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to do all they can to take precautions to reach the Christmas period free of COVID by abiding by new government restrictions in response to the Omicron variant.
Mandatory mask-wearing in Oxfordshire shops and public transport from Tuesday
The government is aiming to help contain the spread of this variant by tightening up the rules on face-covering in shops and on public transport.
Temporary closure of swimming pools at Ferry Leisure Centre
Oxford City Council announced the four week closure from Saturday 31 July for enable the removal of asbestos debris found in the plant room that heats the swimming pools at the centre.