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200903 | Government withdraws Covid-19 testing capacity from Cornwall
Government withdraws Covid-19 testing capacity from Cornwall in bid to fight the Coronavirus elsewhere
200903 | Cornwall Council Announces the Location for New Coronavirus Testing Centre
200902 | Police and crime commissioners are urging people to take 60 seconds to influence Government policy on roads policing.
Commissioner's newsletter: August edition
Police commissioners seek public views on road safety
Police and crime commissioners are urging people to take 60 seconds to influence Government policy on roads policing.Alison Hernandez, the national PCC lead on road safety, has asked the other 41 commissioners in England and Wales to support and promote a survey so results can be fed into a Department for Transport Call for Evidence.
She is hoping for a significant response to what is believed to be the first national poll co-ordinated by PCCs.
The poll, which can be found here, is open until 30 September 2020.
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200823 | Holiday park worker in Cornwall writes open letter to rude tourists after being left in tears Beth says number of visi
Holiday park worker in Cornwall writes open letter to rude tourists after being left in tears
Beth says a number of visitors believe Cornwall is immune from COVID-19 read more »
200725 | Trying to keep my distance in a Cornish town left me weighing up the lives of strangers: Opinion Is it really possible
Trying to keep my distance in a Cornish town left me weighing up the lives of strangers: Opinion
Is it really possible to social distance in busy Cornwall town this summer? read more »
200826 | Covid-19: Royal Cornwall Hospital takes part in nationwide study
Covid-19: Royal Cornwall Hospital takes part in nationwide study
Published by Sarah Yeoman at 7:20am 26th August 2020.
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is taking part in a nationwide study into coronavirus and immunity.
The SIREN trial is being run by Public Health England and hospitals across the country are taking part. read more »
200825 | Face masks sold in Cornwall raise funds for Helston hospital
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200901 | What’s happening with healthcare in West Cornwall?
What’s happening with healthcare in West Cornwall?
You may have noticed that healthcare in our area (and across the UK) has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of information provided to the Penwith Integrated Care Forum on 9th July, that may be useful.
Routine work (non-urgent) was stopped, but this is now in the process of being ‘switched back on’ in a safe way.
Most GP surgeries have moved to a telephone triage system, which means that people who contact them for help are called in the first instance to see if the problem can be dealt with over the phone, or using video consultation, or photos that are sent to the practice.
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200818 | NHS and social care need more than 'clap on doorstep' says West Cornwall health watchdog
NHS and social care need more than 'clap on doorstep' says West Cornwall health watchdog
West Cornwall Healthwatch believes the health and social care sector need more than 'a clap for carers' but true long-lasting investment. read more »
A30 Carland Cross to Chiverton - Planned roadworks for the next 7 days
Planned roadworks
Planned roadworks for the next 7 days around this project.
View on the Roadworks search page for more search options. read more »
200814 | Italian living in Cornwall will deliver his amazing puddings to your door
Italian living in Cornwall will deliver his amazing puddings to your door
Ugo Massabò is becoming renowned for his delicious tiramisu desserts read more »
200816 | Eat out scheme causing 'hostility towards staff'
Eat out scheme causing 'hostility towards staff'
read more »200807 | Answering NHS Test and Trace calls is the key to keeping Cornwall Covid safe
200807 | The unknown phone number you should be answering (and 40 per cent in Cornwall aren't)
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200805 | Council calls for “care and consideration” to be shown to those emerging from shielding
Council calls for “care and consideration” to be shown to those emerging from shielding
200804 | Coronavirus outbreak on cruise ship Roald Amundsen due in Falmouth
4th August read more »
200730 | Hayle | Cornwall Eat Out to Help Out: Falmouth, Helston, Truro, Camborne
HAYLE AND ST IVES read more »
200803 | Concerns about struggling businesses and rising job losses in Cornwall
Concerns about struggling businesses and rising job losses in Cornwall
Published by Sarah Yeoman at 6:45am 3rd August 2020.
Written by Richard Whitehouse, Local Democracy Reporter read more »
200803 | Number of confirmed Covid-19 cases rises in Cornwall
Number of confirmed Covid-19 cases rises in Cornwall
Published by Sarah Yeoman at 6:57am 3rd August 2020.
Written by Daniel Clark, Local Democracy Reporter read more »
200803 | New lockdowns don’t affect tourists coming to Cornwall
New lockdowns don’t affect tourists coming to Cornwall
Published by Sarah Yeoman at 6:17am 3rd August 2020. (Updated at 12:32pm 3rd August 2020)
Written by Richard Whitehouse, Local Democracy Reporter, and Sarah Yeoman. Photo: Stock image read more »