Testing centres in South Gloucestershire The Surge testing programme in five postcode sector areas in Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke and Patchway will end on Sunday, March 14. Any eligible residents living, working or in a support bubble with anyone in those locations who have not yet taken a test are being asked to please take part if they can. The two surge testing facilities in Stoke Gifford and Patchway (open from 9:00AM – 6:00PM) are available, as are the five community-based Collect & Drop sites (open from 9:00AM – 5:00PM), from where people can collect a home testing kit and return it. No booking is necessary.
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Police and CQC investigation launched into major Covid outbreak at Devon care home
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Covid-19 outbreak
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A police and health inspectors investigation has been launched at a Devon care home which is currently in the midst of a major Covid-19 outbreak, in which one resident has died.
One death has been confirmed, and it is believed five residents in total have been admitted to hospital.
Residents and staff had already received their first vaccination, and were reportedly due their second vaccination this weekend.
The care home has declined to confirm numbers and has not provided a further update on the current situation, including the reasons why an investigation has been launched by police alongside health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).