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
Key Figures
There are 60,733 confirmed cases in the UK to date, and 7,707 deaths, 938 of these in the last 24 hours (Link). There are 533 confirmed cases in Oxfordshire, and 45 deaths. (Link 1; Link 2).
Health
There have been some changes to local health services, including Health Visitor services, drug and alcohol recovery services, and sexual health services - you can find the details at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/file/coronavirus/public_health_wellbeing_covid19_0.pdf
Pharmacies
For an updated list of pharmacies, their delivery service, and whether they are open during the Easter Holidays, see: Link
Businesses and Economy
The Government has updated its guidance on how businesses can claim wages on behalf of furloughed employees (Link)
Supermarkets
Many supermarkets now have a raft of safety measures in place, ensuring social distancing and supplying wipes for trolleys and Perspex screens to keep staff and customers safe. New measures in some include one-way only aisles.
Unions and Working Conditions
Didcot postmen on strike due to coronavirus safety worries (Link)
Scams and Safeguarding
Help fight the scams: National Trading Standards' Friends Against Scams initiative is offering a free online course in scam awareness at https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/training/friends-elearning. For more information on coronavirus scams, see https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
Transport
The Oxford Bus Company travel shops at Gloucester Green and Queen's Lane will be closed from the 10th of April until further notice.
Childcare and Education
Childcare for key workers: Co-op Childcare is offering dedicated spaces for the children of key workers and financial support through its Frontline Hero Support Fund, including at its Carterton, Rose Hill, and John Radcliffe nurseries. See https://www.littlepioneers.coop/critical-key-workers/ for more information.
Positive news
Family brighten up Bicester's paths with rainbows (Link)
Vans for Bands in Oxfordshire lends rock star tour buses to NHS hospitals (Link)
