Demand on local hospital emergency departments, the ambulance service and GPs across the two counties continues to grow beyond pre-pandemic levels. The public are reminded that if they need medical help, but it is not a life-threatening emergency, there are options...
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BREAKING | 70% of adults in Herefordshire have now received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine
70% of adults across Herefordshire have now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, latest data from Public Health England has confirmed. It total, 84.7% of adults across Herefordshire have now received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 70% of all adults...
NEWS | Number of patients being treated for COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire falls despite huge increase in new cases
The number of patients being treated for Coronavirus (COVID-19) at hospital in Herefordshire has fallen, despite a huge increase in cases of the virus. Data from NHS England shows that as of 20th July, Wye Valley Trust was treating two patients for COVID-19, down from...
NEWS | Two Hereford restaurants forced to close after staff told to self-isolate
Two Hereford restaurants have been forced to close after staff were told to self-isolate after coming into contact with somebody that has tested positive for COVID-19. Deja Vu and Nando’s in Hereford will both be closed for a number of days due to staff...
NEWS | Two areas of Herefordshire have an infection rate above 400 cases per 100,000 population – MORE DETAILS
COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise across nearly all of Herefordshire, with the overall infection rate in the county recorded as 233.4 cases per 100,000 population in the seven day period ending 15th July. This is UP 132% on the previous week, when the COVID-19...
NEWS | 74 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Latest data from Public Health England shows that a further 82 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus confirmed in the county since the start of the pandemic to 8,432. The UK has recorded 46,558 new cases...
NEWS | Help to shape the future of bus travel in Herefordshire
County residents are being encouraged to share their views on the future of local bus transport by taking part in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) survey. Government recently published its National Bus Strategy for England, ‘Bus Back Better’, which requires...
NEWS | 82 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Latest data from Public Health England shows that a further 82 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus confirmed in the county since the start of the pandemic to 8,358. The UK has recorded 39,950 new cases...
UK NEWS | Majority of COVID-19 restrictions in England lifted – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious. This is why we are keeping in place key protections: testing when you have symptoms and targeted asymptomatic testing in education, high risk workplaces and to help...
UK NEWS | Frontline health and care staff can work rather than self-isolate
From today (Monday 19 July), double vaccinated frontline NHS and social care staff in England who have been told to self-isolate will be permitted to attend work in exceptional circumstances and replaced by testing mitigations. This will include staff who have been...
BREAKING | Prime Minister WILL now self-isolate after being contacted by NHS Test & Trace
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson WILL now self-isolate after being contacted by NHS Test & Trace, Downing Street has confirmed. The Prime Minister and Chancellor had previously planned to take part in a pilot scheme, which would mean they could test daily and...
BREAKING | Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak will not be self-isolating despite being contacted by NHS Test & Trace
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are not self-isolating, despite being contacted by NHS Test & Trace after Health Secretary Sajid Javid tested positive for COVID-19. Both the Prime Minister and Chancellor have been contacted after being...
NEWS | The Beefy Boys have an important message for anyone visiting their restaurant from tomorrow
The Beefy Boys have issued an update for customers that plan to visit their restaurant in Hereford from tomorrow (Monday 19th July). Tomorrow is being dubbed by many as ‘freedom day’ due to the majority of COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, but the team at The Beefy...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire continue to rise ahead of freedom day
COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire are continuing to significantly rise ahead of tomorrow (Monday 19th July) when the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in England. Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate for the seven day period ending 12th...
NEWS | 115 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Latest data from Public Health England shows that a further 115 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus confirmed in the county since the start of the pandemic to 8,209. The UK has recorded 54,674 new cases...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Herefordshire with schools and businesses disrupted
COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Herefordshire, with schools and businesses disrupted following positive cases of the virus and staff and pupils forced to self-isolate. In Herefordshire, the COVID-19 infection rate for the seven day period ending 11th July...
NEWS | Herefordshire school forced to take extraordinary measures after further cases of COVID-19 were confirmed
Wigmore High School in Herefordshire has been forced to take extraordinary measures following the confirmation of further cases of COVID-19, which has led to a large number of staff and pupils self-isolating. A letter sent to parents today (Friday 16th July) said:...
NEWS | Pupils self-isolating after COVID-19 case confirmed at primary school in Herefordshire
A number of pupils are currently self-isolating, after a case of COVID-19 was confirmed at a primary school in Herefordshire. Parents of pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 at Much Birch Primary School were informed earlier today of the need for their children to self-isolate...
NEWS | Number of patients requiring hospital treatment and ventilation for COVID-19 in Herefordshire increases
Latest data released by NHS England indicates that there has been an increase in the number of patients requiring hospital treatment for COVID-19 in Herefordshire, as well as a rise in the number of patients requiring mechanical ventilation. NHS England data shows...
NEWS | 87 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Latest data from Public Health England shows that a further 87 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus confirmed in the county since the start of the pandemic to 8,034. 268 cases of Coronavirus have now...