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Surge testing is taking place in Brent as Covid variants rise.
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Surge testing is taking place in a number of wards in Brent as the borough sees a rise in the rates of new Covid-19 variants.
People living in St Raphaels, Stonebridge, Wembley North, Wembley West, Alperton West, Tokyngton and Kensal Green are encouraged to get tested for coronavirus even if they display no symptoms.
Positive tests will be checked to see what strain of the virus the individual has been infected with.
The announcement comes after cases of the Indian variant were detected in Brent.
Brent Council is also working with a number of schools including Alperton Community, Preston Manor, Michaela Community and Lycee International De Londres to encourage students and staff take a PCR test before the half term break.
Dame Elilzabeth Anionwu with her book Mixed Blessing from a Cambridge Union .
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Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu and Andria Zafirakou are among the speakers at a special week-long event to celebrate International Women s Day.
Brent Council’s Gender Equality Network is hosting a series of free virtual events, including a book club and a coffee morning, between March 8 to 12.
International Women s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Choose to challenge is this year s theme, highlighting the effects of gender inequality and how to create an inclusive world.