Coronavirus Archives

Coronavirus: follow the guidance says Surrey, after cases rise in Woking and Waverley

Surrey County Council is reminding residents to remain vigilant to slow the spread of the virus.

Emergency food distribution centre moves out of the Harlequin

The move is part of the next phase of the borough council’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Community raises over £50,000 to help local NHS workers

Sponsored runs, virtual bike rides, a quiz and lockdown photography are just some of the ways that residents and business have raised over £50,000 to support staff working at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as they battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Tributes paid to East Surrey Hospital paramedic Peter Hart

Tributes have been paid to Peter Hart, a “highly respected” paramedic at East Surrey Hospital who died this week after testing positive for the Covid-19 virus.

Garden waste collections: restart date awaited in Reigate & Banstead

A date for the resumption of garden waste collections in Reigate & Banstead is awaited, with nearly four out of five councils in England now providing the service at some level.

Council meetings held online

Council meetings at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council are being run online so that the democratic process can continue despite coronavirus social distancing measures.

Surrey County Council updates info on who and how of coronavirus testing

People in Surrey can find out more about who can get a coronavirus test, and how, on the Surrey County Council website.

St George’s Day flags say thanks to key workers

Reigate Business Guild has continued its annual tradition of putting out flags in Reigate town centre for St George’s Day – but this year taking the opportunity to thank key workers.

Reigate firm offers free app coding lessons during lockdown

A Reigate-based app development agency is offering aspiring developers free online lessons on how to build iOS and Android apps.

Downloads from Surrey libraries surge during coronavirus outbreak

Surrey’s library buildings may be shut because of the coronavirus, but there have been big increases in the number of people joining the service and the amount of digital reading matter being downloaded.

Tributes paid to East Surrey Hospital nursing assistant Ruben Muñoz

Tributes have been paid to Ruben Muñoz, a team member at East Surrey Hospital who passed away on Friday 17 April after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Community fund helps in coronavirus outbreak – donations wanted

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, a local fund set up in Reigate & Banstead has given nearly £20,000 of support to help the voluntary sector.

Boots in Reigate High Street reopens

The Boots store and pharmacy in Reigate High Street has reopened after a temporary closure that lasted around a fortnight.

Surrey parents struggling to provide family meals urged to seek support

Surrey parents struggling to provide meals for their children during the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to seek help to access the food that they need.

Charity appeal raising funds to support local hospitals and staff

A charity appeal is raising funds to support NHS staff working at East Surrey Hospital and across the local NHS trust as they provide care during the coronavirus outbreak.

GPs and pharmacies open this Easter Monday

GP practices and pharmacies across the South East will be open today, Easter Monday, so that people can continue to access vital services.

Police thank public for coronavirus efforts and issue Easter reminder

Surrey Police have thanked the public for observing social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak and urged people to keep up the effort during the Easter weekend.

Temporary mortuary to be located at Reigate fire HQ

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, a temporary mortuary will be located at Surrey Fire & Rescue Service’s headquarters off Wray Park Road in Reigate, Surrey County Council has confirmed.

Surrey appeals to businesses for personal protective equipment

Surrey County Council is appealing to businesses for supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help protect frontline workers delivering essential services to the county’s residents during the coronavirus outbreak.

Parents should still take ‘significantly unwell’ children to hospital

Parents of “significantly unwell” babies and children should continue to go to East Surrey Hospital and not be put off by worries about the coronavirus outbreak, the chief nurse has said.

Surrey Police urge residents to stay at home this weekend

With warmer weather predicted this weekend, Surrey Police are reminding residents to protect the NHS’s resources during the coronavirus outbreak by staying at home and only going out for essential travel.

Surrey: no plans to suspend council tax during coronavirus outbreak

Surrey County Council’s leader says there are no plans to suspend council tax or freeze payments as the coronavirus outbreak continues.

Social workers will continue to provide support, says Surrey chief executive

Children at risk of abuse or harm are being contacted by social workers as they continue to try and support vulnerable residents across Surrey, the county council’s chief executive assured.

Harlequin theatre becomes centre to help vulnerable residents

The Harlequin theatre in Redhill has taken on a new function during the coronavirus emergency – a base to support residents in need. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is using the theatre as a centre to distribute food, medicines and

Boots store in Reigate High Street temporarily closes

The Boots store in Reigate High Street, including the pharmacy, has closed for the time being.