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CITY of London policy chief is urging City of London residents
Catherine McGuinness has warned to download the new NHS Test and
the economy should not be allowed Trace app. Mr Desai’s calls come in
to hibernate through winter. the wake of London being placed on
Speaking at the Court of Common the national Covid-19 watchlist after a
Council, the City Corporation’s recent surge in cases across boroughs.
top decision-making body, Ms He is also asking businesses to
McGuinness said saving lives and register for a Test and Trace QR
protecting the NHS remain para- code to be clearly displayed in their New art exhibit at
mount, but that it needs to be done premises.
in a way that does not cripple the Testing capacity in the capital has the Barbican P12
economy. dropped by 43% over recent weeks,
She told the Court: “Since the Prime after it was diverted to other national
Minister made his televised address to hotspots, according to a statement
the nation on 22 September imposing issued by the Mayor of London.
new restrictions, we have spoken up Mr Desai said: “Test and Trace has
for the Square Mile. had a difficult start, but the launch of
“The Lord Mayor and I have made the new app will play a vital role in
clear that the virus is not going to go stopping the spread of the virus.
away quickly, so we do need to find a STIFLED RETURN: the Central London recovery is being hampered. “With cases quickly rising across
way to live with it. competitiveness. Hibernating through leading the way in response to the the capital, we are now at a crucial
“We have made the point and the winter is not an option for our crisis, with Guildhall Yard to be used juncture and we need as many
employers have dedicated lots of economy. as a coronavirus testing site and with a Londoners as possible to sign up to the
resources to deliver Covid-secure “And this is why we previously Covid Response Taskforce of relevant app for it to work effectively.
workplaces and restore confidence called for people to return to the Committees and Officers being estab- “In the meantime, it is important
among their staff. workplace in ways which are safe, lished to ensure the City ‘remains that the Government are robustly held Murger Han lands
“A blanket recommendation to work secure and flexible.” robust for the future.’ to account over their efforts to resolve
from home risks stalling the capital’s Ms McGuinness told elected Meanwhile, Local London the major issues we have recently seen in the City P15
recovery and damage long-term Members the City Corporation is Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai, with testing capacity.”
NEW City Wellbeing Centre ONLINE
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Counselling and psychotherapy for workers and
residents in the City of London and neighbouring boroughs
020 7380 1960 A service provided by
CityWellbeingCentre.org