Health
200113 | Long Covid in the UK – what we know so far
Official estimates indicate around 20% of people who test positive for Covid-19 go on to experience long term issues.Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) claims 186,000 positive cases have been impacted by continuing symptoms for up to 12 weeks, with some evidence of many patients being unable to return to work and full capabilities properly for up to six months.
Long Covid in the UK 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 »
210213 | Children to be tested for Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy
Children to be tested for Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy
The jab is known as the the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine
13 February 2021
By Laura Hartley
Pictured above: The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine (Image PA)
Children are going to be tested to see if the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine works amongst those under the age of 18.
Researchers will use 300 volunteers in a new clinical trial. read more »
210216 | Antibodies for virus which causes Covid-19 has increased across UK
Antibodies for virus which causes Covid-19 has increased across UK
Having antibodies in the blood indicates that people have either previously been infected with the virus or have had a Covid-19 vaccine read more »
210216 | 1.7m more people in England to be told to shield - Officials are advising that shielding continues until March 31
1.7m more people in England to be told to shield
Officials are advising that shielding continues until March 31
16 February 2021
By InYourArea
Around 1.7 million more people will be added to the shielding list in England, as experts have identified additional adults at serious risk of Covid-19.
Letters will be arriving imminently telling people they should be in the shielding group, health officials have said. read more »
210123 | The full list of 170 long Covid symptoms according to some who have had coronavirus
The full list of 170 long Covid symptoms according to some who have had coronavirus
They include hair loss, fatigue and memory loss, to name but a few read more »
210211 | Business leaders call for more support | discretionary funding awarded to Cornwall and Scilly does not reflect the area
Business leaders call for more support
read more »210209 | Deaths at Tregenna House care home following Covid outbreak
Deaths at Tregenna House care home following Covid outbreak
Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives to the awful virus read more »
210209 | Coronavirus in Cornwall: Tuesday, February 9 - large rise in community deaths
Patients were aged between 27 and 100 years old. All except 23 – aged 45 to 95 years old – had known underlying health conditions.
9th February read more »
210209 | Cornwall Council calls for urgent financial support for Cornish businesses after grant applications soar
Cornwall Council calls for urgent financial support for Cornish businesses after grant applications soar
210209 | ARG Covid grant in Cornwall may be cut by half due to demand
9th February read more »
210202 | "What if I told you that they're not actually hunting the "South African" variant?"
210208 | South Africa variant: Do you need third jab and does it affect lockdown?
"it’s not just about South Africa, is it, it’s about our homegrown versions, and the modification to the Kent variant, and the idea that we’ve got to be so on our guard and track and tracing it so carefully that we don’t expand our homegrown version" read more »
South Africa variant: Do you need third jab and does it affect lockdown?
210122 | Cornwall's plans for community coronavirus testing for high-risk workers | BUSINESSES being asked for feedback on plans
Cornwall's plans for community coronavirus testing for high-risk workers
Thursday, 4 February 2021 - Health
210122 | Applications are now open for the 2nd round Additional Restrictions Grant | apply by midnight 31 January 2021
Applications opened for Cornwall’s Additional Restrictions Grant scheme
Cornwall Council has launched the application process for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme, aimed at businesses which have been forced to close or limit trading during the current coronavirus lockdown.?? read more »
210122 | Stay local and stay safe when exercising in lockdown
Stay local and stay safe when exercising in lockdown
Residents across Cornwall are being urged to stay safe when venturing out for their daily exercise. read more »
210122 | Sports club fined £1,000 for serving alcohol during lockdown
Sports club fined £1,000 for serving alcohol during lockdown
A sports club in Cornwall has been fined £1,000 for serving alcohol inside the premises in breach of Covid regulations. read more »
210120 | Cornwall councillors have called on the Government to provide immediate extra funding for adult social care as well as
"Cllr Kirkham said: “Boris said on the steps of Downing Street ‘I will sort out social care in 100 days’ – now we have another increase on taxpayers. It is very frustrating, it makes me very, very angry.”
She said that the council was having to put the burden of funding social care services on residents who cannot afford it."
210119 | Furious Cornish locals say tourists from GERMANY are travelling to the area to stay in holiday lets during Covid lockdo
Furious Cornish locals say tourists from GERMANY are travelling to the area to stay in holiday lets during Covid lockdown amid row over city dwellers fleeing to their second homes
- John Rowe, 52, said a German family asked him for directions during lockdown
- Local politicians concerned over Britons staying in second homes or holiday lets
- Police in region fined £1,400 to seven people who rented holiday let for party
- The comments come amid a crackdown on people travelling during lockdown