Redbridge has began surge testing after two cases of the South African Covid-19 variant have been found in the borough.
More than 13,000 individuals with IG Ilford postcodes can be inspired to take PCR assessments over the following two weeks.
The council’s door-to-door Covid neighborhood testing group can be delivering PCR house testing kits to entrance doorways in the affected areas, regardless if residents have signs or not.
Everyone dwelling inside the enhanced testing programme areas will obtain a letter in the put up from Redbridge Council through the Bank Holiday weekend.
Redbridge’s director of public well being, Gladys Xavier, urged everybody who lives or works in the affected areas to take a take a look at to establish if there are any additional cases.
She stated: “By taking a take a look at, you’ll be taking part in your half in serving to to maintain your neighborhood and family members secure.
“It is necessary to proceed to comply with the steerage that’s in place – restrict your quantity of contacts, wash your arms commonly and totally, hold your distance and canopy your face – and, in case you are eligible, to get vaccinated when you find yourself invited to by the NHS.
“Regular testing for Covid-19 additionally continues to be necessary.”
Anyone with signs ought to await the supply of a house take a look at package.
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Anyone who assessments constructive for any variant of Covid-19, or who has been in shut contact with somebody who has the virus, should self-isolate.
Residents dwelling in the areas providing enhanced Covid-19 testing are suggested they will nonetheless vote safely in particular person, as regular, on the London Assembly elections on May 6.
The weekly quantity of Covid-19 cases in Redbridge is falling and newest figures present the an infection price as 25.2 per 100,000 individuals for the seven days ending on April 25.
This is a fall of 26.7 per cent on the week prior. There have been 77 new cases in the borough recorded in the seven days main as much as April 25.
