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221223 | Covid outbreaks hit care homes across Cornwall

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

2,440,780 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK

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

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

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

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'

‘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.

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220416 | 'Keep your masks on' visitors told | As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning

‘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

Covid: Record 4908900 people have the virus in UK

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly  read more »

220330 | Covid: Record 4.9 million people have the virus in UK | Cornwall 141% more cases than England average

Covid: Record 4908900 people have the virus in UK

 

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly  read more »

2203286 | Cases of COVID-19 at highest rate ever in Cornwall | Cornwall Council

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 »