Free widespread symptomatic and asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 has now ended in Cumbria. From today (31 March), free tests will only be available for people who develop symptoms and are at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 and are eligible for treatments, along with NHS and adult social care staff and those in other high-risk… Continue reading Free COVID testing ends in Cumbria for most people – what happens next?
The NHS and faith leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are calling for all Muslims to protect themselves against COVID-19 this Ramadan. Since 2020, the COVID-19 vaccine has been our most important protection against the virus. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still active, but the vaccine offers the best protection against becoming seriously unwell and passing the… Continue reading Keep your family healthy this Ramadan
The number of COVID-19 cases in Cumbria has doubled in the last week as the nation gets used to living with no legal restrictions in place. There were 3,325 new cases across the county – an increase of 1,646 or 98% compared with the previous week. The rate of new cases in Cumbria is now… Continue reading COVID cases double in Cumbria in just 7 days
Cancer data from NHS Digital has now been made available in a secure environment to enable researchers to understand the impact of COVID-19 on people affected by cancer. DATA-CAN, the UK’s Health Data Research Hub for Cancer, has worked with NHS Digital to provide timely and secure access to cancer specific data, curated by… Continue reading NHS Digital data to help researchers understand the impact of COVID-19 on cancer
Residents across the borough are being urged to look out for one another as legal restrictions related to Covid are lifted today. Mask wearing and social distancing are no longer mandatory as the nation moves into Stage 4 of the Roadmap out of Lockdown. Limits on the number of people allowed to socialise… Continue reading Community urged to take care of each other as Stage 4 of the Roadmap goes ahead
The Community Covid19 Recovery Fund and Property Fund re-invests money seized from criminal behaviour and over the last year, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall has awarded £227,478 helping to make a real difference in our local communities in our fight against crime. Peter McCall comments: “Re-distributing money that has come from the ill-gotten… Continue reading Making a real difference PCC Awards £227,478 to Community Projects since the start of the pandemic
JUST days remain for businesses across Barrow to apply for discretionary grant funding to help support them through restrictions caused by coronavirus. The Additional Restrictions Grant is a one-off cash payment for businesses impacted by the ongoing pandemic that don’t qualify for the Coronavirus Restrictions Grant (Closed). The money does not have to be… Continue reading Businesses across Barrow urged to apply for Discretionary COVID-19 Funding ahead of deadline
PPC URGES PUBLIC TO STAY ALERT AS COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAMS RISE Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging residents to stay safe online during the third UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Across the UK, people are receiving scam emails and texts masquerading as NHS asking residents to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine by supplying… Continue reading PCC urges public to stay alert as COVID19 vaccination scams rise
PPC URGES PUBLIC TO STAY ALERT AS COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAMS RISE Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging residents to stay safe online during the third UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Across the UK, people are receiving scam emails and texts masquerading as NHS asking residents to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine by supplying… Continue reading PCC urges public to stay alert as COVID19 vaccination scams rise
PPC URGES PUBLIC TO STAY ALERT AS COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAMS RISE Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging residents to stay safe online during the third UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Across the UK, people are receiving scam emails and texts masquerading as NHS asking residents to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine by supplying… Continue reading PCC urges public to stay alert as COVID19 vaccination scams rise
