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Continued caution advised in Devon following PM’s announcement of return to “Plan A”>

New Date for ROADWORKS IN VILLAGE CENTRE – 24th / 25th January – Details>

WALK-IN COVID VACCINATIONS for all aged 12+ now available in Okehampton this week – more>

New Guidance on WHEN and HOW to Test for Covid-19>

RECYCLING and WASTE at Christmas and in January – Collection Dates and Tips from West Devon>

What is the OMICRON VARIANT?>

Money available to help during Self-Isolation – more>

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Devon’s Director of Public Health advises caution following PM’s statement
The Prime Minister has announced his intention to return to “Plan A” and said that: From the next Thursday (27 January) mandatory certification will end, meaning people will no longer have to prove their Coronavirus status to gain entry to some venues The government will no longer ask people to work from home, but that people […]
Road Works Ahead! Road Closed in Centre of Village on 24th and 25th January
(You can view this notice as a PDF file – click here>) DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby give NOTICE that: From MONDAY 24 JANUARY 2022 for a maximum of 5 days Until TUESDAY 25 JANUARY 2022 (both dates inclusive) No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed or wait on the sections of Affected […]
Walk-in Covid Vaccinations Available in Okehampton
For first, second and third doses, and booster. For ages 12+ No need to book OKEHAMPTON at Okehampton Medical Centre, East Street, Okehampton EX20 1AY Available on: Tuesday 18th January 9.00am – 5.00pm Wednesday 19th January 9.00am – 5.00pm Thursday 20th January 9.00am – 5.00pm Friday 21st January 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday 22nd January 9.00am […]
Confirmatory PCR tests suspended from Tuesday 11th January
From 11th Jamuary, people in England without COVID-19 symptoms who receive a positive lateral flow device (LFD) test result are required to self-isolate immediately, without having to take a confirmatory PCR test. It’s a temporary measure while cases of coronavirus are so high across the UK. While case levels are high, the vast majority of […]
RECYCLING and WASTE COLLECTIONS at Christmas – Dates and Tips
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle this Christmas Christmas is creeping closer and the shops are starting to stock their shelves with seasonal treats, so our minds are already turning to what food we should be eating, the presents we want to buy and how we want to decorate our homes. If you’re already planning your festivities, […]
What is the Omicron COVID-19 variant?
The more a virus spreads, the more chance it has to change, or mutate. Often these changes have little impact, but sometimes they help the virus survive and lead to new variants being identified. This most recent variant has been named Omicron by the World Health Organization, following the pattern of Greek code-names like the […]
Money available to help support people during self-isolation
With the high rate of positive coronavirus cases across Devon right now, there are growing numbers of people required to self-isolate. For many, with minor symptoms and people to help them, ten days self-isolating is OK. It’s workable. But for others, self-isolating can be very difficult, especially if they live alone, they’re unwell, or have […]

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