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Birmingham City Council?<UKBCC@>?UnsubscribeFri, 9 Oct, 16:11 (23 hours ago)to?bgatepostCoronavirus weekly update from Birmingham City CouncilWelcome to the coronavirus weekly update from Birmingham City Council.The update lets you know about Birmingham City Council’s services, public health information, general advice on Covid-19, and other relevant news from the council and our partners so that we can keep you informed. If you have friends and family who are not online, please share the information in this bulletin with them.You can find a full suite of information about Covid-19 on the council’s?website.Covid guidancePlease remember there are simple but effective ways we can all help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Make sure to: wash your hands; wear a face covering if you can; and make space. Find answers to frequently-asked-questions about restrictions in Birmingham?here.In order to help you and to keep the city safe we’re offering?free, completely optional, coronavirus tests. Our volunteers, supported by the RAF, will be visiting areas across the region. They drop of a test, tell you the details and come back within an hour.It is now more important than ever to ensure residents stay up to date with the latest coronavirus information. If you register as a?COVID-19 Community Champion?you can stay informed of the latest advice and guidance to help others.You are required by law to self-isolate if you receive a positive Covid-19 test result or are told to do so by NHS Test and Trace. You could get a??500 support payment?if you are on a low income and are unable to work from home.The?NHS COVID-19 app?has several key features to help protect you and your loved one, including contract tracing, alerts based on your postcode district, QR check-in at venues, and symptom checker.Testing is proving to be an effective way to contain coronavirus and everyone needs to do their part. Anyone with symptoms, however mild, can get a free test. Tests should be booked or ordered as soon?as symptoms begin?or by calling 119.Visit the council’s website for?translated audio and written information?on Coronavirus Test and Trace.For latest updates and advice on coronavirus, please visit the?government website.?Local newsBirmingham's Clean Air Zone has been given an?approved launch date?by Government. The zone will launch in June 2021.Birmingham's residents, businesses and organisations are urged to have their say on the council's?proposals for tackling inequalities?that affect communities across the city.Businesses and residents across the city are being invited to give their views on a consultation focusing on the?recovery of Birmingham’s economy.The council has launched a scheme that is set to help hundreds of people find?affordable housing and support landlords in the private rented sector.Proposals for a ?2million programme to?engage 200,000 community participants?in Birmingham 2022 culture-related activities is set for approval by the city council’s Cabinet on 13 October.Remembrance Sunday?in Birmingham will be different this year, due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19. While there will be no public event in the city centre, a Service of Remembrance will be streamed from Birmingham Cathedral on 8 November.Zero emission hydrogen buses will be coming to Birmingham next year! The council has purchased 20 new hydrogen double decker buses as part of their?Clean Air Hydrogen Bus Pilot.We know that mental health is more of a challenge than ever right now. If you’re a young person in a cycle of being out of education or work and struggling with your mental health then?Youth Promise Plus?is here to help.?Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery?now opens Weds-Sundays, 10am-5pm. Please book your timed ticket for your visit.?Birmingham Hippodrome?has also opened its doors! Step onto the main stage for the immersive exhibition of Van Gogh Alive. Experience this theatrical art exhibition in a completely Covid-safe environment.QUESTIONS? ??Contact UsEngage with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or sign up to email alerts ................
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