A message from Islington Council:
Thank you for keeping Islington safe Tomorrow marks two months since lockdown measures were introduced in response to coronavirus. Since then, we have seen some truly remarkable examples of community kindness in our borough. It’s been really heart-warming to see community groups and individuals working selflessly to help protect Islington’s most vulnerable residents. I am so proud of the effort that everyone has been putting into defeating this virus, and am grateful to you all for the sacrifices that you have been making. We all have a duty to keep staying at home as much as possible, and to socially distance when we leave home for essential trips.
I understand that many will be feeling uneasy about the virus and finding this time extremely challenging. That is why clarity has never been more important. I want to be clear. As Leader of Islington Council, my top priority is keeping our borough safe and supporting those who need help. Our dedicated We Are Islington service is here to support our most vulnerable residents, we are urgently adapting our streets to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle, and we are supporting our fantastic local schools to open to more children, but only when it is safe to do so. Islington Council’s frontline staff will continue to work hard to keep everyone in our borough safe,
but we need you to do your bit. This weekend is set to be another warm, sunny Bank Holiday, and you may feel tempted to break the rules. It is important to remember, though, that there will be plenty more sunny days and long weekends in the future. There might not be for vulnerable people that are unfortunate enough to catch Covid-19 though, so please, stay at home as much as possible. Please keep going, follow the rules to save lives and protect our NHS. Together, we will beat this virus. Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council
For clear, up-to-date, easy-to-read guidance and updates, visit www.gov.uk, www.nhs.uk, www.islington.gov.uk, and the council’s Facebook or Twitter @IslingtonBC. All information on this page is correct as of 11am Thursday May 21.
WE ARE Islington Are you struggling because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)? We are Islington is here to help you
Coronavirus – advice on staying safe As restrictions have changed to allow us to spend more time outside for certain activities it’s important that we continue to make sure we’re doing everything we can to keep ourselves and others safe. This means:
Please continue to stay at home as much as possible. 2m
Get in touch
Keeping your distance (2 metres) from people outside your household. You can now meet2m with one
If you or someone you know needs support, then help is available. This could include help with getting food or medicine, online group activities, legal advice or a friendly conversation.
person from another household, but you should avoid being face-to-face. You can lower the risk of infection if you stay side-to-side rather than facing someone.
Call the We are Islington helpline on 020 7527 8222.
Washing your hands regularly for 20 seconds.
You can also email weareislington@islington.gov.uk Minicom: 020 7527 1900 We are open every day from 9am to 5pm. For British Sign Language (BSL), look online at www.islington.gov.uk/accessibility. Signvideo lines are open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, Saturday from 9am-1pm, Sunday closed. Find local news, link to public health advice and sign up to our ebulletins at www.islington.gov.uk/coronavirus
Support us If you feel able to, you can donate to the Islington Giving Crisis Fund at www.islingtongiving.org.uk
Particularly when you get home. If it’s available or if you can take some with you, use hand sanitiser outside your home.
Avoiding touching your face as much as possible.
If you can, wear a non-medical face covering in any enclosed 2m spaces where social distancing isn’t possible, for example in 2m some shops or if you need to use public transport.
New information on coronavirus symptoms The loss of or a change in your normal sense of smell or taste (called anosmia), has been added to the list of coronavirus symptoms, alongside a new continuous cough and high temperature. This means if you develop a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss or changed sense of normal smell or taste: You must self-isolate immediately for 7 days. All members of your household without symptoms must self-isolate for 14 days, unless you receive a negative test result.