This update only contains the new content that was added to the SitRep today, in no particular order. For the full SitRep, please go to https://oxfordvirusaction.wixsite.com/home/sitrep
Oxfordshire care home staff and residents have voiced concerns that a lack of testing opportunities is contributing to coronavirus outbreaks and deaths at local care homes. See here.
Call for volunteers: Oxford Mutual Aid is looking for people to help cook for vulnerable people who are self-isolating this month so they can get a taste of home during Ramadan. We can provide Ingredients and tupperware will be provided, and delivery drivers will pick up and drop off the meals - so all you'd need to do is cook. If you think you may be able to help, please contact Nabila Qureshi by Facebook message (https://www.facebook.com/nabila.qureshi.3304) with how many boxes you may be able to make and which days would be best for you. Even one day and food for two people would be a great help.
Are you renting your home and concerned about your rights? Oxford Mutual Aid, Oxford Tenants' Union and ACORN Oxford have put together essential information here: https://oxfordmutualaid.org/resources/staying-safe-during-lockdown/tenant-rights/
Laundry service for NHS workers and vulnerable people: Oxwash is offering three free washes to NHS staff and elderly and vulnerable people in Oxford. See https://www.oxwash.com/donateawash for how to claim your washes.
Boris Johnson has announced several changes to the government's response to the crisis. A new five-tier Covid Alert Level (CAL) has been introduced, with corresponding social distancing measures - a higher CAL will mean stricter measures, and a lower CAL will mean more relaxed measures. He has announced that people who cannot work from home, such as those working in construction or manufacturing, should return to work if they can, but should avoid public transport. Unlimited outside exercise is now permitted. You must still follow social distancing guidelines in public spaces, and fines for failing to do so are to be increased shortly. For more details, you can read the full address here.
New funding is being made available for domestic abuse charities - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/domestic-abuse-charities-can-apply-for-vital-funds
Oxfordshire farmers who need support, practical advice, or someone to listen can contact Farming Help for assistance. Please call 03000 111 999. Lines are open 7am to 11pm every day. Or visit https://farminghelp.co.uk
The Oxford Poetry Library are providing free activity packs for children aged 7-14 - https://oxfordpoetrylibrary.wordpress.com/the-lost-words-activity-pack/
