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210311 | A Cornwall public health expert has tested your face covering She uses a candle to see how much air gets through
A Cornwall public health expert has tested your face covering
She uses a candle to see how much air gets through read more »
210321 | What CAN we do after March 29 that we can't do now?
21st March read more »
210308 | Families asked to take regular Covid tests as children return to school - Asymptomatic cases third of all infections
Families asked to take regular Covid tests as children return to school
Asymptomatic cases are thought to make up a third of all infections
8 March 2021
By Dave Doyle
Millions of children and their families are being asked to take Covid tests as schools reopen this morning, even if they show no symptoms. read more »
210309 | Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and delay in easing of lockdown
Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and delay in easing of lockdown
210305 | UK’s Covid-19 R rate rises for first time since January | overall level has increased despite the ongoing lockdown
UK Covid-19 R rate rises for the first time since January
The overall level has increased despite the ongoing lockdown
5 March 2021
By Feargal Brennan
The UK’s Covid-19 R rate has risen slightly this week in a first increase in levels since the middle of January. read more »
210204 | Covid-19: How the UK is using lateral flow tests in the pandemic | BMJ
Public Health England’s evaluation of the Innova test showed that its
sensitivity was 79.2% when used by trained laboratory scientists, 73%
when used by trained healthcare staff, but only 57.5% when used by track
and trace centre staff employed by the pharmacy chain Boots
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Where the tests have been used among asymptomatic people in real world read more »
210217 | Nationwide ‘surge testing’ to see 400,000 coronavirus tests sent to homes every day The plans are part of Boris Johnso
Key points -
- Individuals will be encouraged to use the lateral flow tests whether or
not they have symptoms, with the Royal Mail told to prepare for
delivering 400,000 each day- Rapid-testing kits deliver results in just half an hour but are less
precise than alternatives, with regulators previously expressing concern
at trusting untrained people to use them effectively read more »
210112 | Holiday home owner tried to get £10,000 Covid-19 grant had no right to; Ombudsman said Cornwall Council not at fault
Holiday home owner tried to get Covid-19 grant he had no right to
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman said that Cornwall Council was not at fault in refusing a holiday home owner's claim for a £10,000 Covid-19 business grant read more »
210211 | Cornwall Council Cabinet recommends budget which invests in residents' priorities | 1.99%, +3% Gov adult SC £1.52/week
If budget is adopted, council tax will rise by 1.99%, plus an extra 3% for the Government precept for adult social care. This is equivalent to an extra £1.52 a week for the average property (band D). read more »
210210 | Cornwall Council calls for action to tackle growing crisis in Cornish fishing industry
Cornwall Council calls for action to tackle growing crisis in Cornish fishing industry
Cornwall Council has joined fishing industry leaders in calling on government to address a growing crisis in the sector due to complicated new export rules, a lack of clarity about fishing quotas, and an increase in red tape. read more »