Health
230105 | Public being urged to wear masks amid Covid rise; Cornwall has an estimated 72,153 active cases
Submitted by CornwallLive an... on Wed, 18/01/2023 - 10:16.
Public being urged to wear masks amid Covid rise
Wearing masks in public: How do you feel about it?
There has been a rise in the number of Covid cases over the last few weeks, along with a new strain of Covid (XXB.1.5) but should this mean a reintroduction of masks?
Ben Gordon
Across the UK, fears are rising about a new strain of Covid, along with rises in the number of cases being diagnosed. With conflicting factors an obvious worry, there have been calls to reinstate a 'masks in public' rule. read more »
230105 | Cornwall has highest number active Covid-19 cases since start of pandemic; estimated 72,153 active cases
Submitted by CornwallLive an... on Wed, 18/01/2023 - 10:06.
221223 | The number of cases has grown steadily in Cornwall | new Covid-19 subvariant in recent weeks BF.7
Submitted by CornwallLive on Tue, 27/12/2022 - 14:20.
Cornwall areas with highest Covid-19 rates as new variant detected
Cases have risen across the county in recent weeks
The number of cases has grown steadily in Cornwall over the past few weeks, especially during the recent cold snap read more »
221223 | Covid outbreaks hit care homes across Cornwall
Submitted by CornwallLive on Tue, 27/12/2022 - 13:48.
Covid outbreaks hit care homes across Cornwall
There has been a rise in the number of Covid cases in Cornwall lately read more »
221003 | New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter | confirmed Covid cases risen over past week
Submitted by CornwallLive an... on Tue, 04/10/2022 - 08:41.
New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter
Research shows that two-thirds of people are now experiencing a new dominant symptom instead of a loss of smell or fever read more »
220714 | NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP
Submitted by InYourArea/Corn... on Thu, 21/07/2022 - 12:47.
NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP
26 ambulances were again spotted queuing outside ED at Treliske this week read more »
220719 | Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance
Submitted by InYourArea/Falm... on Thu, 21/07/2022 - 12:33.
Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance
The retired GP believes she was seen faster than if she waited in an ambulance outside of Royal Cornwall Hospital read more »
220627| The ICS will replace Kernow CCG from July 1 to provide a single NHS voice in Cornwall
Submitted by Google News/Cor... on Sun, 26/06/2022 - 23:00.
Cornwall's ambulance queues are nothing we're proud of says NHS boss
The ICS will replace Kernow CCG from July 1 to provide a single NHS voice in Cornwall read more »
220412 | Cornwall residents and visitors urged take Covid seriously as free testing ends 'Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared'
Submitted by Cornwall Council on Wed, 20/04/2022 - 09:25.
‘Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared!’ This is the message to Cornwall’s residents and visitors ahead of the busy Easter break.
People are also reminded that all Covid-19 testing sites are now closed as part of the Government’s Living with Covid strategy and move to end free testing for the general population.
Some people – including those living and working in health and care settings – will still have access to free tests but the majority will have the option of purchasing them. More information on this will be available on the Government website.
220416 | 'Keep your masks on' visitors told | As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning
Submitted by via Western Mor... on Sat, 16/04/2022 - 10:00.
‘Keep your masks on’ visitors told
As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning
PUBLIC health experts in Cornwall yesterday urged visitors to wear face masks and keep their distance in crowded places, as warm Easter weather saw crowds flock to the Westcountry. read more »
220330 | People need to remain vigilant about Covid, experts warning, as free universal testing for the virus ends in England
Submitted by via covid.joinz... on Mon, 04/04/2022 - 09:58.
220330 | Covid: Record 4.9 million people have the virus in UK | Cornwall 141% more cases than England average
Submitted by via covid.joinz... on Mon, 04/04/2022 - 09:35.
2203286 | Cases of COVID-19 at highest rate ever in Cornwall | Cornwall Council
Submitted by Cornwall Council on Mon, 28/03/2022 - 23:00.
Cases of COVID-19 at highest rate ever in Cornwall
Residents are being warned to take extra precautions to stop the spread of covid-19 as case rates in Cornwall hit an all-time high.
On Tuesday, March 22 cases hit the record high of 1,322 per 100,000 a rate which also makes Cornwall the second highest area for cases in England. read more »
211229 | Two Million current cases reached | 2,079,155 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK
Submitted by via covid.joinz... on Thu, 30/12/2021 - 12:21.
2,079,155 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK
211115 | Million cases reached | 1,017,465 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK
Submitted by via covid.joinz... on Mon, 15/11/2021 - 12:35.
1,017,465 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK
210820 | Petition asking for second general hospital with A&E department in Cornwall; needs 100,000 signatures Parliament debate
Submitted by InYourArea/Corn... on Mon, 23/08/2021 - 10:19.
Government to respond to petition asking for second general hospital with A&E department in Cornwall
If it reaches 100,000 signatures it will be considered for debate in Parliament read more »
210821 | Boardmasters: At least 56 Covid cases linked to Cornwall festival in Swansea Bay alone
Submitted by InYourArea/Corn... on Mon, 23/08/2021 - 10:14.
Boardmasters: At least 56 Covid cases linked to Cornwall festival in Swansea Bay alone
A growing number of parents and young people have taken to social media to report that they contracted coronavirus after attending Boardmasters read more »
210821 | Cornwall has gone purple again after the case rate rose further, putting it into a new category
Submitted by InYourArea/Falm... on Mon, 23/08/2021 - 10:07.
21st August
Covid case figures for Newquay, Falmouth and in Cornwall on map
Latest case figures for Newquay, Falmouth and other towns as map rises to purple
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210819 | Cornwall’s NHS SOS, Reaction as ‘ongoing extreme surge in demand’ will see operations postponed again
Submitted by InYourArea/Corn... on Thu, 19/08/2021 - 10:19.
“The army has been brought in to support our ambulance service. Care payments have replaced care packages to support patients discharged from hospitals. Minor injury Units closed just when demand for Emergency services are greatest. And now essential outpatient, day-case and surgical services at Penzance and Hayle hospitals have been cut to urgently create medical wards, whilst more routine NHS services are purchased from profit-making companies. read more »
