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EMAS chiefs are pleading with the public to only dial 999 for medical help as a "last resort"

County ambulance wait times are rising and could get worse during heatwave

The Met Office red warning for Monday and Tuesday covers large swathes of south-east and central England — including Northamptonshire

RED ALERT! Met Office increases extreme heat warning on Monday and Tuesday

There are no reported cases of Monkeypox in Northamptonshire.

'No cases of monkeypox in Northamptonshire', says public health boss

Health chiefs say more than half Northamptonshire youngsters have experienced depression

Survey shows more than half county's youngsters experienced depression

Lucy Wightman, director of Public Health Northamptonshire.

Health boss vows to 'tackle health inequality' by 'empowering communities'

Signs are now up in country park play areas to tell people not to smoke.

‘No smoking’ rule implemented in country park play areas across Northamptonshire

Restrictions limiting care home visits are lifted from Monday

No limits on care home visits is good news but health chief warns of extra risks

More than 13 percent of adults in Northamptonshire still smoke

One in eight in Northamptonshire had a New Year's resolution to quit smoking

HAF Northants is making a comeback for the school Christmas holidays.

Government funded school holiday clubs return to Northamptonshire this winter

A mobile PCR testing unit will set up at Brackley Leisure Centre from today — but you MUST book an appointment

Testers rolling into south Northamptonshire as more Omicron cases are confirmed

Health officials' advice is to wear face coverings everywhere it's crowded

Investigations under way to discover how Omicron variant arrived in county
UK Health Security Agency leading bid to halt spread of virus strain that is causing scientists so much concern

The drive comes as Northamptonshire's teens lag behind the rest of the UK

Vaccination centre appointments now available for 12 to 15 year olds

Students aged 12 to 15 are being offered one dose of Pfizer vaccine in Northamptonshire's schools

Safety net plans revealed for students who miss out on Covid jabs in schools

Public Health officials have confirmed new Covid outbreaks in more Northamptonshire care homes

More Northamptonshire care homes hit by Covid outbreaks

Covid cases are rising sharply among the county's school-age population

Covid cases quadruple among Northamptonshire students but health chief says viru...

The county's new Covid testing van hits the road next week

County's plan with a van to bring swabs on wheels as Covid testing goes mobile

Hundreds of schoolkids are learning at home again as Covid-19 cases rise county-wide

Eight Covid outbreaks in schools as third of county positive tests are under-19s

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Here's where Covid infections are rising fastest in Northamptonshire as ‘Freedom...

Volunteers delivered 9,000 test kits during last month's successful surge testing exercise in Corby

Health chiefs prepared for surge testing if more Covid Indian cases found in Nor...

Lucy Wightman is urging all residents to take part in regular testing.

Public Health director: 'Put your mind at rest - take a regular test'

Some care home residents are still waiting for jabs despite Government claims. Photo: Getty Images

"We'll be with you as soon as we can!" Vaccinations chief's message for Northamp...

There are eight testing sites operating across Northamptonshire

Snow and ice still affecting Covid test sites across Northamptonshire

Lateral flow tests are being rolled out for Northamptonshire's emergency workers

Northamptonshire's police and firefighters offered 30-minute Covid tests

Northamptonshire residents are being urged to stay at home. Photo: Leila Coker.

'Virus could soon affect ability to offer other emergency care' in Northants

The new national message is to stay at home.

Northants workplace Covid outbreaks have risen this week, health boss confirms

Director of Public Health Northamptonshire, Lucy Wightman, is urging residents from neighbouring counties to stay away from Northamptonshire

Public Health officials urge residents of neighbouring counties to stay away fro...

Director of Public Health Northamptonshire, Lucy Wightman, speaking at the press briefing (December 18).

'Don't mix over Christmas': Northants public health boss' festive warning

Local test and trace teams are helping track down nearly 80 per cent of cases in Northamptonshire. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

There's 63 people with Covid who refused to help Northants test and trace team
Local team getting information they need from four out of five calls — but some just refuse point blank

Northamptonshire is currently in tier 2 Government restrictions

Northamptonshire post lockdown: LIVE press conference gives county residents cha...

Lucy Wightman and councillor Jonathan Nunn spoke about the data at this week's Covid press briefing.

Northants ‘still in serious trouble’ as data shows county is close to Tier 3

Northampton's town centre has been largely deserted since lockdown started last Thursday

Health chief warns of stark picture after record rise in Northants Covid cases

All carers are eligible for the flu jab.

All ‘informal and formal’ carers in Northamptonshire eligible for free flu jab

Health chiefs are concerned by rises in positive tests among more vulnerable age groups.

Rise in Covid-19 cases among Northants' older age groups concerns health chiefs

Director of Public Health Northamptonshire, Lucy Wightman, has advised that those aged 65 and over and those who fall into the 'high risk' category to get vaccinated against the flu because they are more susceptible to complications.

Public Health Northamptonshire advises shielders and over 65s to get their flu j...

Director of Public Health Northamptonshire, Lucy Wightman.

Pleas to Northants residents to 'play their part' as restrictions are unchanged

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Government reveals which tier Northamptonshire falls into on new Covid alert lev...

Northamptonshire's Director of Public Health, Lucy Wightman

Northamptonshire's health chiefs braced to deal with "steep and severe" rise in ...

Covid-19 has claimed the lives of 531 victims at Northamptonshire's two main hospitals

Northants hospitals are on alert for rise in Covid-19 cases, says county GP

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Five percent of schools in Northamptonshire have pupils isolating, new figures s...

Many have been turned away from the county's testing sites as demand rises

No big drop in number of Covid-19 swabs being carried out in Northamptonshire, s...

Business parks across Northants could soon have a dedicated testing station.

Greencore Covid-19 outbreak sparks testing site plans for Northants' large busin...

Local people are being encouraged to lose weight.

Public Health Northamptonshire launches weight loss campaign following fright ca...

Covid-19 has claimed 529 lives in Northamptonshire's two main hospitals

Health chiefs underline "get tested" message after new Covid-19 cases across Nor...

Passengers scrambling to board a bus in Northampton on March 27 the scene has been repeated many times since

Health chiefs warn Northampton's bus passengers 'keep your distance' in bid to s...

NHS guidelines warn sleeping with your baby increases the risk of SIDS.

Charity calls for extra effort in campaign to cut cot deaths in Northamptonshire
Parents need more guidance in putting babies to sleep, says Lullaby Trust

A second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Northamptonshire.

Second coronavirus case in Northamptonshire is confirmed by health officials

Council Council health officials say vaping is 95 per cent less harmful than cigarettes

Free e-cigs given out in battle to get 87,000 Northamptonshire smokers to trash ...