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Two new sites have started delivering the Covid-19 vaccine in the borough today (Fri), with council bosses welcoming the latest move in the fight against the deadly virus.

The coronavirus test site at Himley Hall and Park will move to Kingswinford as council bosses try to make the site more accessible for the Christmas break.

The leader of Dudley Council has urged borough residents to “think carefully” about seeing friends and family over Christmas.

From Wednesday (Dec 16) selected pharmacies across the borough will be offering pre-booked COVID-19 tests for people with no symptoms.

A new team has started work this week advising businesses on how to stay Covid-safe.

With Christmas fast approaching health leaders are reminding residents to celebrate safely and act responsibly to keep themselves, their loved ones and those around them safe.

Dudley Council is expanding its adult social care service with the return of mental health social care to the authority in the New Year to care and support people with mental health problems in the borough.

Local business ONE4YOU Ltd has donated £500 to the Unicorn Centre.

A series of online information and networking sessions are running for older people and anyone who supports them as Dudley borough prepares for winter.

The coronavirus test site at Himley Hall and Park is to remain open for the next two-and-a-half weeks.

A government backed pilot scheme to test frontline workers who are symptom free will begin in Dudley borough this week.

December 2 to 8 is National Grief Awareness Week, a campaign to get people talking about this often taboo subject.