Health
200917 | Coronavirus test site in Cornwall had 'only one car' - but man told to go home
17th September read more »
200916 | Respect the rule of six to protect yourself and others | Information sent on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police
| Information sent on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police |
| Respect the rule of six to protect yourself and others |
Latest coronavirus regulations |
200916 | Frustration over 'farcical' and 'inadequate' COVID-19 testing in Cornwall
Frustration over 'farcical' and 'inadequate' COVID-19 testing in Cornwall
“We’ve heard cases of people being asked to travel miles out of Cornwall for a test, or having to wait more than a week for the results – neither of which is remotely acceptable" read more »
200916 | 'Urgent changes' needed to Covid testing says council as some forced out of Cornwall
200916 | Some Cornwall College students told to stay home after positive COVID test
200916 | Booking online coronavirus Covid-19 test in Cornwall is 'impossible'
200916 | Cornwall and Devon GPs criticise 'inadequate' testing capacity as locals are offered tests in Aberdeen and Cardiff
Cornwall and Devon GPs criticise 'inadequate' testing capacity as locals are offered tests in Aberdeen and Cardiff
Dr Bruce Hughes and Dr Will Hynds said some people living in Cornwall and Devon have been offered tests at centres as far away as Cardiff and Aberdeen read more »
200911 | Public Health ask residents to follow new rules from Monday to keep cases low in Cornwall
Public Health ask residents to follow new rules from Monday to keep cases low in Cornwall
200904 | Cornwall coronavirus testing emergency cover amid national issues
200903 | Government withdraws Covid-19 testing capacity from Cornwall
Government withdraws Covid-19 testing capacity from Cornwall in bid to fight the Coronavirus elsewhere
200903 | Cornwall Council Announces the Location for New Coronavirus Testing Centre
200823 | Holiday park worker in Cornwall writes open letter to rude tourists after being left in tears Beth says number of visi
Holiday park worker in Cornwall writes open letter to rude tourists after being left in tears
Beth says a number of visitors believe Cornwall is immune from COVID-19 read more »
200725 | Trying to keep my distance in a Cornish town left me weighing up the lives of strangers: Opinion Is it really possible
Trying to keep my distance in a Cornish town left me weighing up the lives of strangers: Opinion
Is it really possible to social distance in busy Cornwall town this summer? read more »
200826 | Covid-19: Royal Cornwall Hospital takes part in nationwide study
Covid-19: Royal Cornwall Hospital takes part in nationwide study
Published by Sarah Yeoman at 7:20am 26th August 2020.
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is taking part in a nationwide study into coronavirus and immunity.
The SIREN trial is being run by Public Health England and hospitals across the country are taking part. read more »
200822 | Cornwall campsite Churchtown Farm's plea to angry holidaymakers
22nd August read more »
200824 | Churchtown Farm, Gwithian kindness plea | The Shipwrights Arms, Helford closed 24h | Coronavirus in Cornwall round up
24th August
Coronavirus in Cornwall round up: Monday, August 24
200825 | Face masks sold in Cornwall raise funds for Helston hospital
3 hrs ago read more »
200901 | What’s happening with healthcare in West Cornwall?
What’s happening with healthcare in West Cornwall?
You may have noticed that healthcare in our area (and across the UK) has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of information provided to the Penwith Integrated Care Forum on 9th July, that may be useful.
Routine work (non-urgent) was stopped, but this is now in the process of being ‘switched back on’ in a safe way.
Most GP surgeries have moved to a telephone triage system, which means that people who contact them for help are called in the first instance to see if the problem can be dealt with over the phone, or using video consultation, or photos that are sent to the practice.
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