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“Social care is the frontline in the fight against coronavirus and we need to do all we can to shield people in care homes and those receiving care in their own homes."

“Councils are keen to open household waste and recycling centres as soon as practicable."

“Council are leading local efforts to protect communities from coronavirus and will be central to the nation's recovery. We are pleased the Government has announced measures today to allow councils to help the country transition to the new way we will need to travel around, including to and from work."

Crucial data must be shared with councils to make use of their local knowledge and expertise and ensure vital national efforts to track and trace coronavirus succeed, the LGA warns today.

“During this pandemic, councils’ role as leaders of place has been more important than ever before.”

The latest ONS figures showing social care workers are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than healthcare workers.

“Every death from this virus is a tragedy and each of these figures represents another shocking and terrible loss of a family member and friend."

“It is good that government has brought forward measures to ensure that planning departments can continue to operate effectively within current public health guidelines."

“This extra funding for infection control in care homes is good news and will help councils’ public health teams in their efforts to reduce and prevent coronavirus outbreaks."

People are being urged to think carefully before considering travelling to a beach this weekend and to check it is open and safe to visit.