Date: April 8, 2020. This update only contains the new content that was added to the SitRep today. For the full SitRep, please go to https://oxfordvirusaction.wixsite.com/home/sitrep News and information
The UK death toll is now at 6,159 - with 43 in Oxfordshire. There are 501 confirmed cases in the county, up by 50 since yesterday. [Source] Healthcare over Easter: GP practices will be open on the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays for telephone appointments. Pharmacies will also remain open on these dates. See link for more information.
Building projects across Oxford funded by the public are being put on hold for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic. [Source]
Tesco is asking those who can do so safely to shop in store if they can to free up slots for online shopping for those who really need it. They are at full capacity for the next few weeks.
Waitrose has reserved at least 25% of their online orders for elderly and vulnerable customers, and are in the process of contacting those assigned these offer slots.
Support and resources
Witney Round Table is using funds raised by their beer festival to help the local community. If you are a local Covid-19 support group, send them a direct message on Twitter at @witney499
Emergency grants for Littlemore groups: Littlemore Parish Council has launched a £5,000 emergency grant fund to support the community. Grants of up to £500 each are available to groups working in the Parish which are directly helping people to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not open to individuals or profit-making organisations. For more information, see link.
You can find some online science activities for Oxfordshire schoolchildren here.
Calls for volunteers
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS for 3D PRINTING: Do you have a 3D printer? Can you help with assembly, tech support, admin, social media, or deliveries? Email covidprintoxford@hotmail.com to get an invitation to the Slack community. Follow Covid Print Oxford at https://twitter.com/CovidPrintOx for more information.
Call for PPE: Katharine House Hospice needs personal protective equipment! Does your business or school still have a supply? If you have any liquid resistant surgical masks, face visors, goggles, liquid resistant gowns, gloves, aprons, scrubs, shoe covers, antiseptic wipes, or hand sanitiser, please donate. Call 01295 811866.
Positive news
Click here to find out about the restaurants cooking up takeaway dishes during coronavirus lockdown.
