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Local News · BarnetBarnet sees 27% COVID PCR positivity as London rates climb
UK Health Security Agency figures released in October indicate a 27 per cent positivity rate for PCR tests in Barnet, higher than the London average. Islington Council says limited testing makes the rate unreliable, and the agency stresses the rise is part of a nationwide trend.
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WorldIslington Covid Positivity Rate Falls After Initial Spike
Data initially suggested a high Covid-19 positivity rate in Islington, but the council states low testing numbers skewed the figures. Positivity rates have since fallen, with confirmed cases remaining similar to last year.
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WorldIslington Council completes 46 new council homes
Islington Council has opened a new development of 46 council-owned homes on the Elthorne Estate. The project, which includes accessible properties, received over £4 million from the Greater London Authority and aims to address the borough's housing crisis.
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WorldIslington Zebra Crossing Costs £131,000
A new zebra crossing in Islington's Thorpedale Road has drawn criticism over its £131,000 cost. While the council states this figure covers pavement widening, drainage, and lighting upgrades, a Green councillor argues similar crossings cost significantly less.
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