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230630 | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 25 patients with Covid-19 in hospital

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 25 patients with Covid-19 in hospital

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust was caring for 25 patients with coronavirus in hospital as of Sunday, figures show.
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230105 | Public being urged to wear masks amid Covid rise; Cornwall has an estimated 72,153 active cases

Cornwall has an estimated 72,153 active cases; Across the UK, 3,293,888 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic Covid-19 | 5 JAN 2023

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

Cornwall has an estimated 72,153 active cases; Across the UK, 3,293,888 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic Covid-19 | 5 JAN 2023

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Covid-19 Cornwall News 2022

2022 Covid

221223 | The number of cases has grown steadily in Cornwall | new Covid-19 subvariant in recent weeks BF.7

Areas in Cornwall with the highest Covid rates according to the latest Government figures

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

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 »

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 »

211229 | Two Million current cases reached | 2,079,155 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK

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

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

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

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

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

“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 »

210819 | Letter from health leaders as hospitals in Cornwall at breaking point

18th August

Letter from health leaders as hospitals in Cornwall at breaking point

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210819 | Covid cases rises in Cornwall on cluster map centre and west

8 hrs ago

Covid cases rises in Cornwall on cluster map centre and west

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210815 | Cornwall residents and visitors urged to remain vigilant as self-isolation rules change

Cornwall residents and visitors urged to remain vigilant as self-isolation rules change

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210815 | Parts of Cornwall see substantial case increases amid a 46 per cent rise overall

15th August

Parts of Cornwall see substantial case increases amid a 46 per cent rise overall

Parts of Cornwall with biggest Covid cases rises on cluster map

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210719 | Government removes lockdown protections

West/Mid Cornwall | 21st July
Mid/East Cornwall | 21st July

19th July 2021 - Government removed lockdown protections from England and Wales

210812 | NHS Cornwall trusts plea for help as demand surges

12th August

NHS Cornwall trusts plea for help as demand surges

By Paul Armstrong @ThePacket Senior Reporter
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210802 | Covid-19 continues to soar in Newquay with infection rates still double the national average, the latest figures show

West/Mid Cornwall | 21st July
Mid/East Cornwall | 21st July

Data show mixed picture in Cornwall's Covid capital

The new daily figures show the case rates in areas across the Duchy  read more »

210721 | Covid cases in Cornwall rise nearly a thousand in week: cluster map B

West/Mid Cornwall | 21st July
Mid/East Cornwall | 21st July

21st July

Covid cases in Cornwall rise nearly a thousand in week: cluster map

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200916 | 'Respect, protect and enjoy' - council leader’s message to tourists

'Respect, protect and enjoy' - council leader’s message to tourists



The leader of Cornwall Council has urged visitors this summer to “respect, protect and enjoy” Cornwall.  read more »

210717 | No part of Cornwall now Covid cluster free amid large spikes in some areas

17th July

No part of Cornwall now Covid cluster free amid large spikes in some areas


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210715 | Covid in Cornwall: Thursday, July 15 - a big jump in cases

West/Mid Cornwall
Mid/East Cornwall
15th July

Covid in Cornwall: Thursday, July 15 - Big jump in cases

By Paul Armstrong @ThePacket Senior Reporter
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210715 | As Covid cases continue to rise just one area of Cornwall remains off the cluster map

West/Mid Cornwall
Mid/East Cornwall
15th July

One area of Cornwall where Covid case rise not a cluster on map

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210716 | The government still “expect” and “recommend” people to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces

5 hrs ago

Face mask rules in supermarkets ahead of ‘Freedom Day'

Sarah McGee @Sarah_McGee123 Digital Reporter
By Sarah McGee @Sarah_McGee123 Digital Reporter
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210518 | Stay safe and secure as lockdown restrictions ease; England is now in Step Three | Devon & Cornwall Police

Information sent on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police
Stay safe and secure as lockdown restrictions ease
England is now in Step Three

Devon & Cornwall Police is ready for the challenge of keeping our communities safe as the next stage of the Government’s Roadmap out of lockdown comes into effect today (Monday 17 May).
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210401 | Old Cornwall Society Memorial Plaque | Hayle Pump 155 April/May 2021

Flowers and a plaque were placed down on the King George V Memorial Walk on Tuesday 23rd March at 1 o'clock, exactly 12 months after lockdown, in memory of all those who have died in Cornwall with the Covid infection, the person who set this up was Christine Hancock, with Julie Smitheram, Jenny Button, Sue Maxfield, and Penny Williams, who between them made all the flowers. Our three groups gave them the financial support for the plaque and we have purchased a tree as well, so the memory of all who died lives on.

 

From Hayle Pump1 April 2021  read more »

210331 | Children - 7.4% of those aged 2-11 years 8.2% of those aged 12-16 years - LongCovid - ONS Statistics

At 5 weeks with 95% confidence intervals (any symptom):  read more »

210331 | Coronavirus confirmed at nine Cornwall schools and colleges since reopening

Coronavirus confirmed at nine Cornwall schools and colleges since reopening

Schools welcomed pupils back in person on March 8  read more »

210401 | CORNWALL: Tourism boss wants to cut summer visitors

6 hrs ago  read more »

210330 | G7 Summit: Police chief warns occasion could become Covid-19 'superspreader' event

G7 Summit: Police chief warns occasion could become Covid-19 'superspreader' event

He is concerned that many police officers attending won't be vaccinated when the summit happens  read more »

210329 | Meet entrepreneur who started up business despite pandemic; Rachel Leaver launched Baba’s Mezze with Outset Cornwall

Meet the entrepreneur who started up a business despite the pandemic

With help from start-up programme, Outset Cornwall, Rachel Leaver launched her business, Baba’s Mezze  read more »

210115 | Devon and Cornwall Police Ask the Public to Step-Up to Prevent COVID-19 Spread | Devon & Cornwall Police

Information sent on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police
Devon and Cornwall Police Ask the Public to Step-Up to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Stay at home rule will change
Devon & Cornwall Police is asking the public to play its part and act responsibly as the region enters the next stage of the Government Roadmap to move England out of COVID-19 restrictions.
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210324 | Three years later: government promises to act on second homes tax loophole

Three years later: government promises to act on second homes tax loophole

Posted By Julia Penhaligon on 24th March 2021

By Julia Penhaligon  read more »

210322 | South African president to join G7 summit as guest

South African president to join G7 summit as guest

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the G7 summit in Cornwall in June as a guest (Andrew Parsons/PA)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited So  read more »

210320 | Stay Covid safe this Easter - don't put pressure on local NHS unnecessarily - NHS bosses in Cornwall asking people...

Stay Covid safe this Easter and do your bit not to put pressure on your local NHS

NHS bosses in Cornwall are asking people not to put pressure on the NHS unnecessarily by turning up at A&E or calling 999 when calling 111 would do

20 March 2021

By Olivier Vergnault

The number of Covid cases may be at its lowest for months, but health experts in Cornwall believe now is not the time to let our guard down and risk overrunning health services over the busy Easter weekend.  read more »

210311 | A Cornwall public health expert has tested your face covering She uses a candle to see how much air gets through

A Cornwall public health expert has tested your face covering

She uses a candle to see how much air gets through  read more »