Media Releases

Residents are being urged to follow lockdown rules “to the letter” following a spike in the number of positive coronavirus cases in Dudley borough because of increased testing.

A new temporary coronavirus test site which can be accessed by car is to open at Himley tomorrow.

Community leaders have re-iterated their thanks to people of all faiths for the solidarity shown by groups in the continued fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

A “lifesaving” helpline which offered support to thousands of vulnerable and isolated elderly and disabled residents during the first lockdown has been nominated for a regional award.

A new coronavirus test site which can be accessed on foot has opened in Lye.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Dudley have both had their flu jabs – and are urging borough residents to follow suit.

A campaign which encouraged thousands of borough children to have the flu vaccine last year is set to return.

The role of volunteers have been hailed in the borough – as a special awards ceremony was held online to crown Dudley’s “Covid Heroes”.

Pregnant women in the borough are being urged to get their flu jabs as soon as possible.

Two new coronavirus test sites which can be accessed on foot are opening in Dudley borough.

Dudley Council’s cabinet member for health has reminded businesses of the need to comply with Covid-19 restrictions or risk facing fines and legal action.

The leader of Dudley Council and the director of public health are calling on people in the borough to take urgent action to help stem the spread of Covid-19.