Coronavirus update
More Gov.UK alerts:
Millions of extra flu jabs available to support largest UK vaccination programme
Over 30 million people to be vaccinated this year to protect them from flu and support the NHS.
Full list of local COVID alert levels by area
The areas in England listed as local COVID alert level high and local COVID alert level very high. Added that Slough, Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry will move into 'local COVID alert level: high' on Saturday 24 October.
The Job Support Scheme
Find out more information about the Job Support Scheme.
The situation changes regularly and rapidly, so if in doubt please check for the latest guidance on: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
From OCC
See attached update dated 22/10/2020: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/8174a28e-5d9c-44da-b33a-fcbe998226c4/OCC_update_22_October_2020.pdf
This includes: - Climate Action - changes in Oxfordshire
- Local COVID-19 contact tracing system launched to support national efforts
- Parents urged to have children vaccinated against flu
Yesterday's newsletter warned of the rising levels of infection across the county and included this quote from Leader of Oxfordshire County Council Ian Hudspeth: 'In light of the escalating situation across the county, we are pushing hard for Oxfordshire to be moved to a high alert level. This would be a preventative measure to stem the spread of the virus and protect the county's most vulnerable residents.'
The update today is that the decision has been taken by Government not to move the county to a high alert level at this stage. However, the situation is being monitored extremely closely and Oxfordshire's Director of Public Health and Council Leaders are pushing for a move to happen as soon as possible. This has sparked a political row in the county, with the two MPs representing Oxford and all the Council leaders taking a different view to the county's other 4 MPs.
The decision to stop Oxfordshire moving up into the next tier could be reviewed as early as next week. Moving to a high alert level would mean that residents could not socialise with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place.
From the Police
Oxford Scam Warning. Thames Valley Police are urging people in Oxford to remain cautious after an elaborate scam has resulted in victims losing a total of £15,000.
A man, described as being of Mediterranean appearance, in a dark coloured car, has been approaching people asking for directions to Heathrow Airport. He claims to be a fashion designer with Giorgio Armani and that he has excess stock he is unable to take back to Dubai with him due to the high cost. He asks people to lend him money to cover the cost of his car hire on the promise that the money will be paid back. He encourages the individuals to provide their bank account details and will then drive them to the bank where the money is withdrawn and handed over.
The contact details passed over to the individuals turn out to be false and no money is ever paid back. This scam results in a significant financial loss and poses a risk to the victim's safety by agreeing to get in a car with a stranger. Where personal details including bank details have been handed over, this also leaves the victim open to identity fraud. Thames Valley Police also are urging the following: - Never agree to lend a stranger money, no matter how elaborate and believable their story may be.
- Never agree to purchase or accept items from a stranger – These items may be stolen and you could be implicated as being involved in handling stolen goods.
- Never reveal personal details to a stranger, especially banking details.
- Never agree to get in a stranger's car, no matter how friendly and trustworthy they may seem.
- Contact your bank immediately if you think you've fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud.
Please always call 999 in an emergency. For more information, visit the national Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign: https://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/
End of British Summer Time
The clocks will go back on Sunday 25 October at 2am.
From the Churches of Uffington Benefice
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 25th October: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/c9c99793-cfb1-48fc-9295-65c5d8dd4775/wsh_2020_10_25.pdf
All service resources and links are under the service page on the Uffington Benefice web site: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/home
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