Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that England will re-enter lockdown. People across England will immediately be asked to “stay at home”, similar to the message in force back in March 2020. 1. To work if it’s impossible to work from home (for example critical...
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NEWS | Two Primary Schools in Herefordshire announce changes prior to government announcement
Primary Schools across Herefordshire have started to announce changes to the way they will teach pupils, ahead of a government announcement this evening. Bridstow CE Primary School and Brampton Abbotts CE Primary School have updated their school information status on...
NEWS | 89 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 89 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 3,879 since the start of the outbreak. It means that 625 cases of the virus have been...
BREAKING | Scotland to enter lockdown from tomorrow
A lockdown will be introduced in Scotland from tomorrow, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced this afternoon. The first minister told the Scottish Parliament there will be a legal requirement for people to stay at home for the rest of January and that this...
NEWS | 18 Fixed Penalty Notices issued on New Year’s Eve in Herefordshire
West Mercia Police have this morning confirmed to Your Herefordshire that 18 fixed penalty notices were handed out to individuals that attended gatherings on New Year’s Eve, despite Herefordshire being under strict Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions. Superintendent Edd...
UK NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates show signs of falling in South Wales
COVID-19 infection rates are showing signs of falling in parts of South Wales, with hopes that Tier 4 restrictions may be having an affect on the spread of the virus. COVID-19 infection rates in South Wales: MERTHYR TYDFIL: 697.9 cases per 100,000 population in seven...
NEWS | 82-year-old becomes first person to receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
An 82-year-old man has become the first person in the UK to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine since it was approved for use. 'I'm so pleased to be getting the COVID vaccine today and really proud it is one that was invented in Oxford.' 82-year-old Brian Pinker...
NEWS | One area of Herefordshire has a COVID-19 infection rate above 650 cases per 100,000 population
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate rise has slowed over recent days with the overall infection rate in the county now at 238.6 cases per 100,000 population in data up until 29th December, this is UP on the 182.1 cases per 100,000 population recorded in data up...
BREAKING | 110 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 110 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 3,790 since the start of the outbreak. It means that 605 cases of the virus have been...
NEWS | Hereford pub landlord urges customers to get a COVID-19 test
The landlord of a popular Hereford pub has urged customers that have visited the pub over recent weeks to get a COVID-19 test. Andros Loizou, landlord of the Lichfield Vaults in Hereford revealed in a post on social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and...
WEATHER WARNING ⚠️ | Snow and ice likely overnight in parts of Herefordshire
From Met Office: Areas of rain, sleet and snow currently will gradually fade through the course of the evening. However, patchy accumulations of 1-2cm are possible in places this evening, mainly over hills, and icy patches are likely at times.
BREAKING | Herefordshire records 128 new cases of COVID-19
Public Health England have confirmed that 128 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 3,680 since the start of the outbreak. It means that 508 cases of the virus have been...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire – CHECK YOUR AREA NOW
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate rise has slowed over recent days with the overall infection rate in the county now at 187.8 cases per 100,000 population in data up until 27th December, this is UP on the 151.5 cases per 100,000 population recorded in data up...
NEWS | National Education Union concerned over alarming increase in COVID-19 cases across UK
The following press release is from the National Education Union. These are unprecedented times. As 2021 dawns, the pandemic is worsening hour by hour. The new variant of Covid-19 means the virus is spreading through our communities at an alarming rate. Infection...
NEWS | 42 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 42 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 3,552 since the start of the outbreak. The UK has recorded another 53,285 coronavirus cases...
BREAKING | 104 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire
Public Health England have confirmed that 104 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 3,510 since the start of the outbreak. The UK has recorded another 55,892 coronavirus...
NEWS | Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate falls slightly
Herefordshire’s COVID-19 infection rate rise has slowed over recent days with the overall infection rate in the county now at 182.6 cases per 100,000 population in data up until 25th December, this is DOWN on the 195 cases per 100,000 population recorded in data up...
NEWS | Return of Schools/Colleges: Full statement from Education Secretary
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding our plans for bringing children back to school this academic term. Dealing with this pandemic has always been an exercise in managing risk. Throughout, we have been adamant that the education of...
NEWS | 68 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Herefordshire – 981 COVID-19 related deaths recorded in UK
Public Health England have confirmed that 68 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Herefordshire, taking the total number of cases of the virus recorded in the county to 3,338 since the start of the outbreak. Last Wednesday, 63 new cases of COVID-19 were...
NEWS | Dr Rebecca Howell-Jones: “We welcome the Government’s decision to move Herefordshire up a level to Tier 3.”
The Government has announced today that Herefordshire will move up a level in the Covid-19 Tier system from Tier 2 (High Alert) to Tier 3 (Very High Alert) due to the rapidly rising rate of infection in the county. The new tier takes effect from 0.01am Thursday 31...