Titchfield and the coronavirus

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Some village meetings, events have been cancelled as coronavirus takes hold across the country.

The Arts Society Solent have cancelled their next meeting scheduled for Tuesday 17th March at the Titchfield Community Centre.

Also on the 17th -The Titchfield History Society meetiing has been called off.

St Peter’s have also decided not to continue with today’s Lent Lunch at the church.

All Jiveasy Dance Events and Classes are now closed. This evenings dance at Titchfield Community Centre is cancelled.

No cases of the virus have been reported locally, although the Office for National Statistic at Titchfield is on alert. A senior manager from ONS Wales who visited the Titchfield site and has since been found to have contracted the coronavirus.

Civil Service union official has called for both Newport and Titchfield sites to be closed immediately to allow a ‘deep clean’ to take place.”

If you have news of clubs or meetings being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus email Titchfield News and we can help keep the village updated with the latest developments.

As of today Public Health England are reporting just 15 confirmed cases in Hampshire.

LATEST HEALTH ADVICEHow to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus


DO

  • Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds

  • Always wash your hands when you get home or into work

  • Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

  • put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

  • ry to avoid close contact with people who are unwell


Don't

  • Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean