COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire continue to rise in several age brackets, with those aged 90+ seeing the highest infection rate in Herefordshire. Those aged 20-24 follow closely behind with an infection rate of over 900 cases per 100,000 population. COVID-19...
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BREAKING | Boris Johnson admits he’s “concerned” about a new COVID-19 variant found in Brazil
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told MPs on the Liaison Committee that he is “concerned” and that the United Kingdom is currently “taking steps” to keep out the variant found in parts of Brazil. Japan's Health Ministry has already confirmed that four cases of the...
NEWS | 99 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire as UK records record 1,564 COVID related deaths
Public Health England have confirmed that 99 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 4,794 since the start of the outbreak. Last Wednesday, 100 new cases of the virus were...
UK NEWS | Scotland to introduce new COVID-19 restrictions from Saturday
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced that new restrictions to fight the current wave of COVID-19 will come into place from Saturday. The restrictions include: Click and collect limited to essential retail only with staggered appointmentsTakeaway...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Herefordshire – FULL LIST
COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN HEREFORDSHIRE (DATA FOR THE SEVEN DAYS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7TH JANUARY) Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has been rising over the past week, with data up until the 7th January 2021 showing an infection rate of 377.1 cases per 100,000...
BREAKING | ICU capacity at Hereford County Hospital doubled to support county and wider area
Wye Valley NHS Trust has taken the decision to double the capacity of its Intensive Care Unit from 8 beds to 16 beds, as pressure grows with more patients being hospitalised and requiring ventilation due to COVID-19. In a message to staff, Jane Ives (Managing Director...
NEWS | 95 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 95 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 4,695 since the start of the outbreak. Last Tuesday, 87 new cases of the virus were...
NEWS | 140,441 vaccine doses were administered in England yesterday
Data released this afternoon has revealed that a total of 140,441 vaccine doses were administered yesterday in England. England COVID-19 vaccinations as of January 11: A total of 2,474,205 doses given (24hr +140,441) 1st dose: 2,080,280 (24hr +121,129)2nd dose:...
UK NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates in Wales are significantly falling in most parts
COVID-19 infection rates remain high in parts of South Wales, but Tier 4 restrictions appear to be having a significant impact with the vast majority of areas now reporting a significant fall in infection rates in comparison to at Christmas. COVID-19 infection rates...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise – FULL LIST
COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN HEREFORDSHIRE (DATA FOR THE SEVEN DAYS UP TO AND INCLUDING 6TH JANUARY) Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has been rising over the past week, with data up until the 6th January 2021 showing an infection rate of 374 cases per 100,000...
NEWS | More than 2.2 million people in UK receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
More than 2.2 million people in the UK have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures show as the government begins daily publications on vaccination uptake. The number of people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine between 8...
NEWS | 105 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 105 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 4,600 since the start of the outbreak. Last Monday, 89 new cases of the virus were...
NEWS | Government publishes plan for the largest vaccination programme in British history
At least 2 million vaccinations per week with over 2,700 vaccine sites across the UKOver 200,000 offers of non-clinical support from the public and leading UK businesses to help with the logistics of the programme Tens of millions of people will be immunised by the...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council to decide whether to approve a 4.99% increase in Council Tax at February meeting
Herefordshire Council will decide whether to approve a 4.99% increase in council tax when councillors meet in February. From Herefordshire Council: At this stage in the council's budget setting process, the level of government funding to be made available by MHCLG is...
VIDEO | Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti urges people that have had COVID-19 to donate blood plasma
Everton Football Club manager Carlo Ancelotti has joined the NHS Blood Donation team in urging those that have had COVID-19 to donate blood plasma to help save the lives of others. From the NHS Blood Donation Facebook Page: We're so grateful to Everton Football Club...
NEWS | Increasing COVID-19 cases force Hereford Cathedral to suspend public worship
From Hereford Cathedral: Statement from Chapter Monday 11 January In the light of the rapid spread of the more infectious variant of COVID-19 and the vulnerability of many members of our congregation, and in line with the current public health guidance that people...
BREAKING | Matt Hancock to host Downing Street Press Conference this evening
Health Secretary Matt Hancock will host a Downing Street Press Conference at 5pm this evening. The Press Conference announcement comes as speculation increases about the possibility that current lockdown restrictions may be toughened up, with the government concerned...
NEWS | Check out the current COVID-19 infection rate in YOUR AREA of Herefordshire
COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN HEREFORDSHIRE (DATA FOR THE SEVEN DAYS UP TO AND INCLUDING 5TH JANUARY) Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate has been rising over the past week, with data up until the 5th January 2021 showing an infection rate of 354.8 cases per 100,000...
NEWS | Could lockdown be about to get even tougher?
There is plenty of speculation in the papers this morning that the government is considering imposing even stricter lockdown measures, with concerns that some people are bending the rules. A toughening of measures could mean curfews, nurseries being closed,...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rate in 20-24 year olds in Herefordshire is over 800 cases per 100,000 population
COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire continue to rise in several age brackets, with those aged 20-24 seeing the highest infection rate in Herefordshire. COVID-19 INFECTION RATES IN HEREFORDSHIRE BY AGE RANGE IN SEVEN DAY DATA UP UNTIL 5TH JANUARY: 0-4 Years –...