A report has described a number of incidents involving Redcar and Cleveland Council staff apparently breaching coronavirus guidelines.
John Sampson, who worked on the report for members of the council’s employment, health and safety committee, said when challenged some staff had responded by stating they had received a Covid vaccine.
The report said: “It is becoming apparent that in some cases there is a misperception that having a vaccine – or previously being ill with Covid-19 means that it is unnecessary to follow control measures.
“Messaging has been reinforced to highlight that this is not the case and that social distancing and other risk mitigation controls should still be applied."
He added that all current control measures remain in place in council buildings.
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Outdoor exercise 'the best feeling in the world'
There was an early start for a beach bootcamp in Cullercoats this morning.
With lockdown restrictions easing on outdoor fitness sessions, a socially distanced group gathered on the sand to be put through their paces.
Ocean Fit instructor Aaron Phillips said: "It's the best feeling in the world, it's more exciting than Christmas for me, it's so good to be back working and see everyone again."
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Speaking as the first bootcamp session of 2021 got under way, Mr Phillips added: "The past few months have been really difficult, I'm an early bird and I've been waking up with not as much to do as I would like to do, so it's good now there's people I can help."
Outdoor sport facilities including tennis courts and golf courses have also reopened, along with organised outdoor sports.
Director of Public Health in Gateshead Alice Wiseman said: "We should all do the things we're supposed to do in terms of keeping that mixing to a minimum, making sure we maintain a social distance, following the rule of six, because if we can't do that we'll see cases start to rise, we'll start to see pressure in our NHS and we'll be taking steps backwards."
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Quote Message: It's in everyone's interest to do the right thing over the next few weeks." from Alice Wiseman Gateshead Public Health director
It's in everyone's interest to do the right thing over the next few weeks."
With some lockdown restrictions easing today, mountain rescue teams in Northumberland are calling on people to be prepared when they head out into the hills.
Last year mountain rescue team volunteers responded to 150 incidents in Northumberland National Park and say despite the easing of lockdown restrictions, there is still risk and it takes longer to carry out rescues because of Covid protocols.
People heading to the national park for exercise are being asked to check the weather forecast and to make sure they have the right kit with them.
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A report has described a number of incidents involving Redcar and Cleveland Council staff apparently breaching coronavirus guidelines.
John Sampson, who worked on the report for members of the council’s employment, health and safety committee, said when challenged some staff had responded by stating they had received a Covid vaccine.
The report said: “It is becoming apparent that in some cases there is a misperception that having a vaccine – or previously being ill with Covid-19 means that it is unnecessary to follow control measures.
“Messaging has been reinforced to highlight that this is not the case and that social distancing and other risk mitigation controls should still be applied."
He added that all current control measures remain in place in council buildings.
Outdoor exercise 'the best feeling in the world'
There was an early start for a beach bootcamp in Cullercoats this morning.
With lockdown restrictions easing on outdoor fitness sessions, a socially distanced group gathered on the sand to be put through their paces.
Ocean Fit instructor Aaron Phillips said: "It's the best feeling in the world, it's more exciting than Christmas for me, it's so good to be back working and see everyone again."
Speaking as the first bootcamp session of 2021 got under way, Mr Phillips added: "The past few months have been really difficult, I'm an early bird and I've been waking up with not as much to do as I would like to do, so it's good now there's people I can help."
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Two households or groups of up to six people are now able to meet outside and the stay-at-home restrictions have come to an end.
Outdoor sport facilities including tennis courts and golf courses have also reopened, along with organised outdoor sports.
Director of Public Health in Gateshead Alice Wiseman said: "We should all do the things we're supposed to do in terms of keeping that mixing to a minimum, making sure we maintain a social distance, following the rule of six, because if we can't do that we'll see cases start to rise, we'll start to see pressure in our NHS and we'll be taking steps backwards."
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Catch upMountain rescue team urges visitors to prepare
With some lockdown restrictions easing today, mountain rescue teams in Northumberland are calling on people to be prepared when they head out into the hills.
People can now meet in groups of six, or two families, as long as they are outside, and outdoor sport facilities and the stay-at-home rule have ended, although the government is asking people to stay local as much as possible.
Last year mountain rescue team volunteers responded to 150 incidents in Northumberland National Park and say despite the easing of lockdown restrictions, there is still risk and it takes longer to carry out rescues because of Covid protocols.
People heading to the national park for exercise are being asked to check the weather forecast and to make sure they have the right kit with them.