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200725 | Trying to keep my distance in a Cornish town left me weighing up the lives of strangers: Opinion Is it really possible

Padstow on a busy summers day in July 2020
Everyone was doing their best to keep a distance but it was not always 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

 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 »

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 »

200814 | Italian living in Cornwall will deliver his amazing puddings to your door

Ugo with his delicious creations
Italian food on the road in Cornwall
The kind of Italian meals you can get delivered to your door
Ugo and his mamma Daniela
The chocolate variety of TiramisUGO

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'

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200807 | Answering NHS Test and Trace calls is the key to keeping Cornwall Covid safe

Answering NHS Test and Trace calls is the key to keeping Cornwall Covid safe

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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

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200803 | Concerns about struggling businesses and rising job losses in Cornwall

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

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

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 »

200804 | Public health officials warn transfer of Covid-19 testing to private firm is a 'risk'

Public health officials warn transfer of Covid-19 testing to private firm is a 'risk'

Public health officials warn transfer of Covid-19 testing to private firm is a 'risk'

Published by Sarah Yeoman at 6:28am 4th August 2020.

Written by Richard Whitehouse, Local Democracy Reporter  read more »

200731 | Plan to reopen venues and events scrapped by Boris Johnson with hours to spare

Latest coronavirus updates as plan to reopen venues and events scrapped by Boris Johnson with hours to spare

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200731 | Up to 30 local lockdowns could be imposed to control spike in Covid-19 cases

Up to 30 local lockdowns could be imposed to control spike in Covid-19 cases

Stark warning comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed a second wave of the virus could hit within two weeks  read more »

The area of Wales that missed coronavirus - and the simple system it set up. Fantastic story of how one local council set up a s

The area of Wales that missed coronavirus - and the simple system it set up. Fantastic story of how one local council set up a simple but effective contact tracing system very early- and it worked

 

The area of Wales that missed coronavirus - and the simple system it set up

The answer could be down to one council's 'homemade' test track and trace system  read more »

200730 | New 600-home neighbourhood with primary school to be built in Hayle

Community Consultation 29 June to 10 August 2020 | Hayle Growth Area Concept Plan
Introduction and background | Hayle Growth Area Concept Plan
Concept plan showing layout and uses | Hayle Growth Area Concept Plan
Community Consultation - A 6-week public consultation is running from 29 June to 10 August 2020 | Hayle Growth Area Concept Plan

New 600-home neighbourhood with primary school to be built in Hayle

Construction on the first houses is likley to start in late 2021  read more »

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