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210310 | Lowlife steals from woman while she feeds those in need in Hayle

Sharon Wicks who has been commended for her selfless work around Hayle

Lowlife steals from woman while she feeds those in need in Hayle

Sharon's family has pleaded with the person responsible to hand over the stolen goods  read more »

210308 | Families asked to take regular Covid tests as children return to school - Asymptomatic cases third of all infections

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Wed, 10/03/2021 - 14:38.

Families asked to take regular Covid tests as children return to school

Asymptomatic cases are thought to make up a third of all infections

8 March 2021

By Dave Doyle

Millions of children and their families are being asked to take Covid tests as schools reopen this morning, even if they show no symptoms.  read more »

210309 | Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and delay in easing of lockdown

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Tue, 09/03/2021 - 14:30.

Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and delay in easing of lockdown

By Kieran Doody @kierandoody UK Trending Editor
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210308 | Madron-based Western Hunt apologises after out-of-control hounds kill pet cat on housing estate

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Tue, 09/03/2021 - 14:24.
Still from video footage of Western Hunt hounds killing a pet cat. Moments later a hunt official picks up the cat's body and throws it over a fence. Police are investigating

Madron-based Western Hunt apologises after out-of-control hounds kill pet cat on housing estate

Posted By Peter Tremayne on 8th March 2021

By Peter Tremayne  read more »

210309 | Anger over 'ancient trees' being chopped down by 'Eco' Carbis Bay Hotel ahead of G7 Summit

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Tue, 09/03/2021 - 14:04.
Concerns have been raised by local residents over ongoing development at the Carbis Bay Hotel complex, after a number of trees were felled
Concerns have been raised by local residents over ongoing development at the Carbis Bay Hotel complex, after a number of trees were felled.
Concerns have been raised by local residents over ongoing development at the Carbis Bay Hotel complex, after a number of trees were felled.
Concerns have been raised by local residents over ongoing development at the Carbis Bay Hotel complex, after a number of trees were felled.
Concerns have been raised by local residents over ongoing development at the Carbis Bay Hotel complex, after a number of trees were felled.

Anger over 'ancient trees' being chopped down by 'Eco' Carbis Bay Hotel ahead of G7 Summit

Campaigners say it feels like the resort is being turned into a 'private playground for rich people', whilst local people are shut out  read more »

210305 | UK’s Covid-19 R rate rises for first time since January | overall level has increased despite the ongoing lockdown

Submitted by via InYourArea on Mon, 08/03/2021 - 12:57.

UK Covid-19 R rate rises for the first time since January

The overall level has increased despite the ongoing lockdown

5 March 2021

By Feargal Brennan

The UK’s Covid-19 R rate has risen slightly this week in a first increase in levels since the middle of January.  read more »

210306 | Tour of Britain in Cornwall: where will it start, end and route map

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Sat, 06/03/2021 - 01:00.

6th March  read more »

210228 | Breakdown of Covid vaccinations in Cornwall by cluster area

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Mon, 01/03/2021 - 13:41.

28th February  read more »

210225 | 1 in 7 people in the UK have Covid-19 antibodies from Pfizer jab Study reveals a growing level of resistance to the vi

Submitted by via InYourArea on Thu, 25/02/2021 - 01:00.

1 in 7 people in the UK have Covid-19 antibodies from Pfizer jab

Study reveals a growing level of resistance to the virus across the UK

25 February 2021

By Neil Shaw

Approximately one in seven people have developed antibodies to the Covid-19 virus based on a recent study into the effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.  read more »

210222 | What is it like to get a Covid jab - and what side effects after?

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Mon, 22/02/2021 - 01:00.

22nd February  read more »

210216 | Shielding support for new and existing clinically extremely vulnerable residents | additional 4,333 adults in Cornwall

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Fri, 19/02/2021 - 11:51.

Shielding support for new and existing clinically extremely vulnerable residents

Cornwall Council,?NHS Kernow?and Volunteer Cornwall?are reassuring?all clinically extremely vulnerable residents?that?support?is?available?as more people are asked to shiel  read more »

200113 | Long Covid in the UK – what we know so far

Submitted by via InYourArea on Fri, 19/02/2021 - 11:19.
Official estimates indicate around 20% of people who test positive for Covid-19 go on to experience long term issues.

Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) claims 186,000 positive cases have been impacted by continuing symptoms for up to 12 weeks, with some evidence of many patients being unable to return to work and full capabilities properly for up to six months.

Long Covid in the UK  read more »

210204 | Covid-19: How the UK is using lateral flow tests in the pandemic | BMJ

Submitted by via BMJ on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 18:22.
Public Health England’s evaluation of the Innova test showed that its
sensitivity was 79.2% when used by trained laboratory scientists, 73%
when used by trained healthcare staff, but only 57.5% when used by track
and trace centre staff employed by the pharmacy chain Boots

.....

Where the tests have been used among asymptomatic people in real world  read more »

210217 | Nationwide ‘surge testing’ to see 400,000 coronavirus tests sent to homes every day The plans are part of Boris Johnso

Submitted by via InYourArea on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 18:16.
Key points -

  • Individuals will be encouraged to use the lateral flow tests whether or
    not they have symptoms, with the Royal Mail told to prepare for
    delivering 400,000 each day
  • Rapid-testing kits deliver results in just half an hour but are less
    precise than alternatives, with regulators previously expressing concern
    at trusting untrained people to use them effectively  read more »

210213 | Children to be tested for Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy

Submitted by via InYourArea on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 18:10.

Children to be tested for Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy

The jab is known as the the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine

13 February 2021

By Laura Hartley

Pictured above: The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine (Image PA)

Children are going to be tested to see if the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine works amongst those under the age of 18.

Researchers will use 300 volunteers in a new clinical trial.  read more »

210216 | Antibodies for virus which causes Covid-19 has increased across UK

Submitted by via InYourArea on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 18:00.

Antibodies for virus which causes Covid-19 has increased across UK

Having antibodies in the blood indicates that people have either previously been infected with the virus or have had a Covid-19 vaccine  read more »

210214 | The history of 100-year-old cart emerging from Cornish cliff - Following precarious clear-up and recent erosion

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 17:33.
A 100-year-old cart is emerging from a cliff at Gwithian after vegetation was cleared from around it two years ago, and some more recent erosion, making it more visible. The cart is thought to be part of the Gwithian Tin Works, which lifted tin-rich sand
With many people noticing the cart in the cliff for the first time, its appearance has prompted much wonder and speculation about how it got there
Aerial ropeway and buckets - Gwithian Tin Works c. 1930

The history of a 100-year-old cart emerging from a Cornish cliff

Following a precarious clear-up and some recent erosion, beach-goers have been noticing the cart and speculating how it got there  read more »

210129 | We're Watching You! Anti-Dog Fouling Campaign | Cornwall Council

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 17:25.

Via https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/street-care-and-cle...

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210216 | Pick up after your pet urges Cornwall Council

Submitted by via InYourArea ... on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 17:23.

Pick up after your pet urges Cornwall Council

Tuesday 16th of February 2021 09:45:38 AM

From Cornwall Council:

Cornwall Council is reminding people to pick up their pet’s mess following an increase in reports of dog fouling during lockdown.

Under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act it is an offence to allow a dog to foul in a public place and fail to remove the faeces.  read more »

210216 | 1.7m more people in England to be told to shield - Officials are advising that shielding continues until March 31

Submitted by via InYourArea on Wed, 17/02/2021 - 14:09.

1.7m more people in England to be told to shield

Officials are advising that shielding continues until March 31

16 February 2021

By InYourArea

Around 1.7 million more people will be added to the shielding list in England, as experts have identified additional adults at serious risk of Covid-19.

Letters will be arriving imminently telling people they should be in the shielding group, health officials have said.  read more »

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