Coronavirus: Residents encouraged to play their part to protect Dacorum

Organisations across Hertfordshire are appealing to the public to play their part in preventing outbreaks of Covid-19 in the county.

As part of a countywide ‘Stay Safe Hertfordshire: Play Your Part’ campaign, residents are being reminded that the most important things you can do to help reduce the spread of coronavirus are:

- Keep washing your hands as often as possible, for 20 seconds with warm water and soap

- Keep your distance from others, particularly in indoor spaces

- Wear a face covering in the places you are required to and when it is difficult to stay socially distanced

- Self-isolate and book a test immediately if you get symptoms.

Cllr Andrew Williams, Leader of Dacorum Borough Council said: “The residents of Dacorum have played their valuable part in dealing with the challenges of Covid-19.

"As lockdown restrictions ease we urge the people of the borough to continue to play their part in controlling the spread of coronavirus and to follow the important steps to keeping safe.”

Hertfordshire County Council’s Leader David Williams said: “We’d like to thank you Hertfordshire for everything you have done in rising to the challenge of Covid-19.

“Everyone has worked so hard and made sacrifices to help us bring the infection rate down in our county – let’s keep bringing it down so that Hertfordshire can get moving again.

“As lockdown restrictions ease and we all start venturing out a little more, it is absolutely vital that we continue to play our part in protecting our communities and looking after those who are most vulnerable.

“Covid-19 hasn’t gone away - our key workers are still putting themselves on the line every day and our most vulnerable residents are still very much at risk – so please do everything you can to prevent the spread of coronavirus."

For more information go to: www.nhs.uk.