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THE global coronavirus crisis arrived in Swindon exactly one year ago today when the council confirmed the town’s first case of Covid-19. The Adver has outlined the entire course of the pandemic so far and how it affected the town. For the full story on each date, click the links in the text below.
MARCH 6: One adult living in Swindon
tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a trip to Northern Italy, which was an early hotspot for the deadly disease, and another case was then confirmed in Swindon two days later. Our front page coverage of the historic announcement included reassurance that the risk to others remained low and that good hygiene, hand-washing and covering your mouth when you cough would be the best protection against the virus.
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APRIL saw Swindon rally to support those hit hardest by the new lockdown and provided plenty of examples of wonderful community spirit that continued throughout the year. Wood Street favourite Biplob delivered dinners to vulnerable and elderly residents in nearby retirement homes and assisted living facilities. Stratton Juniors FC chairman Magnus Painter with the help of club secretary Paul Surridge cooked up many meals for people around the parish and beyond.His coaches and other volunteers dropped off the deliveries while football matches could not go ahead. He later received a £2,000 grant to continue the scheme and allowed access to Grange Leisure s kitchen.