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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) news from our blog

Coronavirus (COVID-19) related blog posts from O’Brien Media
A shoe next to yellow tape on the floor of a pub to ensure that customers maintain social distancing
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chris Grant (he/him)

The Impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s Web Design and Creative Sector

The onset of COVID-19, a global health crisis unlike any in recent history, has left an indelible mark on industries worldwide, including the UK’s website design and creative media sector. The pandemic’s restrictions necessitated a rapid shift to online platforms, catalysing a digital revolution.

Covid 19 logo with a green background
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chris Grant (he/him)

Covid-19 Update – Omicron Covid Measures

From 13th December 2021 some of our team will be working from home, you may hear some background noise during calls with these team members.

closeup of a blue face mask hanging from the back of an office chair and a young man checking something in the screen
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chris Grant (he/him)

Covid-19 Update – October 26th 2021

Due to the rising levels of Covid-19 infections in the Southwest, especially in Swindon, we’ve made the difficult decision to limit meetings to our Swindon, Pembroke Centre, office to essential meetings only for the time being.

Woman holding smartphone displaying NHS COVID Pass at a train station
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Camilo Pires

NHS Covid Pass – what this means for you!

The government has announced a new ‘NHS Covid Pass’ which will be needed to access certain venues in England, such as nightclubs. This blog post will outline what the NHS Covid Pass means and how you can get one!

Open sign with “Business as New Normal” message on a shop door
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chris Grant (he/him)

Post-lockdown update – how we’ll be working after July 19th 2021

At O’Brien Media the health and safety of our staff and customers is our top priority. We have team members who are at an increased risk of Covid infection and will be continuing to adhere to NHS Covid guidelines for their safety and yours after the 19th of July.

NHS COVID-19 app seen in Play Store on the screen of smartphone next to NHS lanyard.
Business
Camilo Pires

NHS Test and Trace in the workplace: for employees

This blog post will talk about NHS Track and Trace from the point of employees and what they should do if they test positive, as well as the support that is available to them.

A handwritten sign at a pub about NHS track and trace
Business
Camilo Pires

NHS Test and Trace in the workplace: for employers

To ensure that we all remain safe, NHS Test and Trace (which we are probably used to by now!) will remain in use, even in the workplace. This blog post will talk you through how this will affect employers specifically.

Woman in a safety mask looking at clothes in a shop
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chris Grant (he/him)

What to expect when shops reopen on April 12th 2021

Following another easing of the UK lockdown rules, many high street and department stores are set to reopen their doors on Monday 12th April.  Our shopping sprees are set to look a little different in the Covid-era, however, and it’s likely you may have some questions about what shopping on the high street will look like next week.