COVID-19 infection rates have been on the rise across many parts of the United Kingdom over recent weeks, with 7,540 new cases recorded yesterday, the highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since February. This increase, mainly down to the spread of the Delta...
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NEWS | COVID-19 cases in Herefordshire are rising with one area recording 800% increase in cases
COVID-19 cases are increasing again in Herefordshire, just like in the vast majority of the United Kingdom. 9 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Herefordshire today, with 7,540 new cases recorded across the United Kingdom, the highest number of daily cases...
NEWS | COVID-19 cases rise in Herefordshire but remain low in comparison to the majority of the UK – MORE DETAILS
COVID-19 cases are starting to rise again in Herefordshire, with 11 new cases recorded today. However, the COVID-19 infection rate remains fairly low, with 17.6 cases per 100,000 population recorded in the week ending 3rd June. Infection rates across parts of England...
NEWS | People aged between 25 and 29 urged to book COVID-19 vaccine from today – MORE DETAILS
People aged 25-29 in England are being urged to book their COVID-19 vaccine from today (Tuesday 8th June). Please note the following press released was issued yesterday (Monday 7th June) by NHS England. The NHS COVID vaccination programme will start inviting remaining...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate increases due to spike in new cases in two areas of county but Delta variant cases remain low
A spike in cases in two areas of Herefordshire are the reason why Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate has risen slightly. Infections in the Fownhope and Ledbury areas have seen an increase over recent days. More details below. Just one case of the COVID-19 variant...
NEWS | People aged 25-29 will be able to book COVID-19 vaccine from tomorrow morning
People aged 25 to 29 in England will be able to book their coronavirus vaccination from tomorrow morning. Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the following: "From tomorrow morning, we will open up vaccination to people aged 25 to 29. "Over the remainder of this...
BREAKING | NHS website is now allowing some under 30’s to book COVID-19 vaccines in England
The NHS England website is allowing some under 30’s to book their COVID-19 vaccine, despite the website stating that only over 30’s can book them. https://twitter.com/running_rebecca/status/1401872405946064904?s=21 The NHS website states: You can only use this service...
NEWS | Leading dating apps partner with government to boost users who have received vaccine
Partnership comes as recent YouGov poll shows 59% of adults would either prefer their date to be vaccinated or wouldn’t date an unvaccinated personYoung adults encouraged to take up the offer of a vaccine as under 30s to be invited in the coming days Leading dating...
NEWS | Where have COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Herefordshire over recent seven day period? – MORE DETAILS
Herefordshire's COVID-19 infection rate remains low, however, this is expected to rise over the coming days due to an increase in cases over the weekend. In the seven days ending 1st June 2021, the infection rate in Herefordshire was 9.3 cases per 100,000 population....
BREAKING | The UK’s medicines regulator has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds.
An extension to the current UK approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that allows its use in 12- to 15-year-olds has today been authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This follows a rigorous review of the safety,...
NEWS | Over 119,000 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine completed in Herefordshire
Over 119,000 first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been completed in Herefordshire, latest figures issued by NHS England confirm. A total of 119,295 first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been completed in Herefordshire, with the Pfizer, Moderna and...
NEWS | Latest figures show that hospitals in Herefordshire are currently not treating any patients for COVID-19
Latest figures released by NHS England indicate that Wye Valley NHS Trust hospitals in Herefordshire are not currently treating any patients for COVID-19. NHS figures show that the last time that Wye Valley NHS Trust was treating patients for COVID-19 in Herefordshire...
NEWS | Police crackdown on drugs in Bromyard
West Mercia Police officers have been cracking down on drugs in Bromyard today. Officers executed a positive drug warrant at a property in the market town this morning. https://twitter.com/lpptswestmercia/status/1400549543964459012?s=21
BREAKING | Portugal moved to amber list whilst Egypt and Afghanistan are moved to red travel list
first 3-weekly review of the government’s traffic light list for travel sees no new countries added to green listPortugal (including Madeira and the Azores) moved to amber list from Tuesday due to variants of concern and emerging mutationsfurther measures to safeguard...
BREAKING | Over half of UK adults vaccinated with second dose
More than 75% of people in the UK now vaccinated with a single dosePublic urged to come forward for second doses to help protect against the threat of new variants More than half of all adults in the UK have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest...
NEWS | Just 0.3% of COVID-19 tests in Herefordshire are coming back as positive
Despite over 5,000 PCR tests being completed in Herefordshire in the seven days ending 28th May, just 0.3% of those tested have come back as positive, indicating that the pandemic is currently under control in Herefordshire. To see such a lovely positivity rate,...
NEWS | Only four areas of Herefordshire have recorded COVID-19 cases in recent seven day period – MORE DETAILS
Only four areas of Herefordshire have recorded cases of COVID-19 in the seven days ending 27th May 2021, with Herefordshire remaining on course to meet all the guidelines set by government for the relaxation of restrictions on 21st June. Currently, the number of new...
BREAKING | United Kingdom records zero new COVID-19 related deaths for first time since start of pandemic
Public Health England have confirmed that no further COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Herefordshire, meaning that the total number of cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire since the start of the pandemic remains at 7,165. No further deaths were recorded at...
NEWS | Kent COVID-19 variant remains dominant strain in Herefordshire with cases of Indian variant falling
The COVID-19 variant first discovered in Kent (B.1.1.7) remains the dominant variant of the virus in Herefordshire, with cases of the variant first discovered in India (B.1.617.2) falling. The Indian variant has taken hold across most areas of the United Kingdom, but...
NEWS | Zero COVID-19 cases recorded in those aged 70 and over in Herefordshire in recent seven day period – MORE DETAILS
The successful vaccine rollout is beginning to show in the latest COVID-19 figures, with ZERO COVID-19 cases recorded in those aged 70 and over in Herefordshire in the seven day period ending 26th May. In truth, cases are low in all age groups, with an infection rate...