Latest data released by Public Health England shows that Herefordshire currently has one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in England. Data for the seven day period ending 23rd November shows that a total of 752 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in...
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NEWS | Masks to become mandatory in shops, on public transport and in other settings such as hairdressers from tomorrow – FULL DETAILS
Temporary and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant in the UK will come into force on Tuesday, the government has confirmed. From 4am Tuesday 30 November face coverings will be compulsory in shops and other settings such as...
NEWS | Unvaccinated people from the UK will be unable to travel to Spain from Wednesday
Spain has announced that unvaccinated people from the United Kingdom will be unable to travel into the country from Wednesday, as it tightens up restrictions on people entering. From 1st December, the Spanish government will require all arrivals to Spain from the UK...
NEWS | Government issues update on COVID-19 variant as six African countries to be added to UK’s red travel list from midday today
From midday Friday 26 November, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be added to the UK’s travel red listPassengers arriving from 4am Sunday in England will be required to book and pay for a government-approved hotel quarantine facility...
NEWS | Number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire falls to lowest number since early October
The number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire has fallen, with the number of patients now at a similar level to those that were seen at the start of October. In total, on 23rd November, a total of 20 patients were confirmed as having COVID-19 at...
NEWS | Spike in new cases of COVID-19 in Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington area of Herefordshire
Latest data released by Public Health England has shown that in the seven day period ending 18th November, a total of 79 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the Credenhill, Weobley & Wellington area of Herefordshire. This is an increase of 163.3% on the...
NEWS | School closes for COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ as cases start to rise once again in Herefordshire
A Herefordshire school has taken the decision to temporarily close for a COVID-19 'circuit breaker' with cases rising once again across Herefordshire. St Mary's CE Primary School will be closed from today (Tuesday 23 November 2021) to Monday 29 November 2021, for a...
NEWS | Herefordshire school closes for circuit break due to increase in COVID-19 transmission
A primary school in Herefordshire is to temporarily close due to an increase in COVID-19 infection rates.
NEWS | Huge number of people queue to get COVID-19 jabs in Leominster this morning
A huge queue has formed outside a pop up vaccine clinic in Leominster today. Hundreds of people have turned up and are queuing to receive either their first jab, second jab or booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at Leominster Community Centre today. The pop-up clinic...
NEWS | Very high COVID-19 infection rates in Leominster as cases start to rise across the whole of Herefordshire
Leominster is continuing to record some of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the country, with 1 in 70 people in the Leominster North area testing positive for COVID-19 in the seven day period ending 15th November. In total, in the seven day period ending 15th...
NEWS | School brings in new measures due to rising cases of COVID-19
A Herefordshire school has brought in new measures to try and limit the spread of COVID-19, following an increase in the number of cases being recorded. The Queen Elizabeth High School in Bromyard sent the following letter to parents earlier this week: "There have...
NEWS | One area of Leominster now has one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in England
Latest data released by Public Health England has indicated that one area of Leominster currently has one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in England. Data for the seven day period ending 11th November shows that the Leominster North area recorded a total of 69...
NEWS | COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Leominster area
Latest data released by Public Health England indicates that COVID-19 infection rates continue to be on the rise in the Leominster area, with the whole town now recording 'very high' COVID-19 infection rates. Data for the seven day period ending 10th November shows...
NEWS | Spike in new cases of COVID-19 in Leominster with one area recording a ‘very high’ infection rate
The Leominster area is currently recording some of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the United Kingdom, with Leominster North currently recording a 'very high' infection rate. Latest data released by Public Health England indicates that in the seven day period...
NEWS | You’ll need a NHS COVID-19 Pass to enter Cinemas, Theatres and Concert Halls in Wales from Monday
People will have to have a NHS COVID Pass to enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales from Monday 15th November, the Welsh Government has confirmed. Following the vote, the Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan said: I am pleased the...
NEWS | Leominster is currently recording the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the county
Latest data released by Public Health England indicates that in the seven day period ending 7th November, the Leominster area was recording the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Herefordshire. Data shows that in the seven day period ending 7th November, the...
NEWS | The number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire has fallen but visiting restrictions remain in place
Latest data released by NHS England has indicated that the number of patients with COVID-19 at hospital in Herefordshire (Wye Valley NHS Trust) has fallen, which ties in well with an overall fall in the number of cases of COVID-19 being recorded in the county. Data...
NEWS | Case of COVID-19 confirmed in pet dog in the UK
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that the virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a pet dog in the UK. The infection was confirmed following tests at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) laboratory in Weybridge on 3 November. The dog is...
NEWS | Government to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all frontline health and social care workers – FULL DETAILS
Health and social care providers in England will be required to ensure workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are exempt, under plans announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary. Ensuring the maximum number of NHS staff are vaccinated will...
NEWS | COVID Pass required to enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales from Monday
People will have to have a NHS COVID Pass to enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales from Monday 15th November, the Welsh Government has confirmed. Following the vote, the Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan said: I am pleased the...