Lichfield Live Open Search Council chiefs join Lichfield residents taking rapid tests in a bid to identify coronavirus “silent spreaders”
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Council chiefs have been given the all-clear after they joined those being asked to take coronavirus tests even if they do not have symptoms.
People living in Lichfield and Burntwood who have to leave home for shopping, work or caring purposes are being asked to take rapid lateral flow tests in a bid to tackle so-called “silent spreaders”.
Among those who took a rapid test today (12th January) were Cllr Doug Pullen, leader of Lichfield District Council, and the local authority’s chief executive Diane Tilley.
Lichfield Live Open Search Pupils in Lichfield and Burntwood cannot be left behind by lack of access to computers or broadband during lockdown, councillor says
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Pupils across Lichfield and Burntwood cannot be left behind due to a lack of access to home learning, a councillor has said.
Cllr Sue Woodward
Cllr Sue Woodward, leader of Burntwood Town Council, made her comments as most children continue to be forced to home educate due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Many teachers are now using online lessons or work set by teachers via the internet in order to educate pupils.
But Cllr Woodward said barriers still existed for many students in terms of digital connectivity.