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Vulnerable people told to avoid unvaccinated people after July 19th as part of updated guidance
The government has updated its guidance
As July 19th and the lifting of the final Covid-19 restrictions loom, those living with existing illnesses and disabilities have been warned to ‘avoid unvaccinated people.’
While the majority of Brits can’t wait for the return of normality next week, many have been voicing their concerns over the effects the easing of restrictions will have on those who are vulnerable and living with existing illnesses or disabilities.
While Covid has proven to be mild for the majority of the population, the virus can bring with it a whole array of health complications for this demographic of people – health.org found that six out of ten people to die from Covid were disabled.
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Here in Greater Manchester alone, 521,314 people are disabled or living with a debilitating illness of some sort – that’s 19% of the population, according to the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP).
Well, that 19% – along with the other 3.7 million people classified as vulnerable across the UK – have now been issued a new series of guidelines to abide by after July 19th along with a firm warning: avoid those who haven’t been vaccinated.
Aimed at that particular group, which includes those with cancer and respiratory diseases, the new government advice states: “As someone who is at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill if you were to catch Covid-19, you may wish to think particularly carefully about additional precautions you might wish to continue to take.”
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It suggests meeting outdoors wherever possible to reduce the risk of airborne transmission and ensuring that indoor spaces are well ventilated. Other measures suggested in the guidance include ‘considering whether you and those you are meeting have been vaccinated,’ as well as ‘asking friends and family to take a lateral flow test before visiting you.’
And, in terms of going shopping, those who are most at risk will be advised to simply go ‘at quieter times of the day.’
Following backlash to the new guidelines, Health Secretary Sajid Javid defended the move but said the policy would be ‘kept under review,’ noting that the government was publishing a ‘safe and gradual’ set of guidelines.
He said: “It includes details of how we will encourage businesses and large events to use certification in high-risk settings to limit the risk of spreading the infection, how we will use guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable and details of a review we will be conducting in September to assess our preparedness for autumn and winter.”
We’re pleased to announce that Proper Manchester is rebranding as Finest City Guides.
As part of this change, the Proper Manchester brand, including its social media channels, will transition to the Finest City Guides name.
This is a rebrand of the existing platform rather than a new or unrelated business. The same team behind Proper Manchester will continue to operate Finest City Guides as we develop the platform under its new identity.
Previous name: Proper Manchester
New name: Finest City Guides
Our social channels and other brand assets will be updated to reflect the Finest City Guides name as part of this transition.
More from Finest City Guides coming soon.
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
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Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
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