A new satellite testing centre is now open at Leighton Hospital for swab testing a wider group of key workers showing signs of Coronavirus.
The centre will also be available to key workers living in a household with others who have symptoms.
By Jonathan White
Residents in Nantwich can report COVID-19 lockdown “rule breakers” on a new website launched by Cheshire Police.
The force is asking people to let them know about possible breaches of current lockdown regulations introduced to stop the spread of the virus.
NHS bosses across Cheshire say they have been “humbled” by the public response to providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline staff dealing with the COVID-19 virus.
They have been flooded with offers of help to supply or make gowns, gloves, visors and masks amid a shortage for hospital and care staff dealing with coronavirus patients.
A paramedic working for North West Ambulance Service which covers Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding areas, has died from COVID-19.
The service issued a statement announcing the death “of a very dear colleague” after they contracted Coronavirus.
A Nantwich company has appealed for 3D printers so they can expand their production of face shields for NHS staff on the COVID-19 pandemic frontline.
Gateway Electronic Components, on Beam Heath Way, has have started 3D printing face shields to help in the crisis and is running machines 24 hours a day.
By Jonathan White
The vast majority of people are staying indoors and following Government guidance despite warm Easter weather in South Cheshire.
Good Friday and Easter Saturday yesterday saw the warmest weather of the year so far.
A major campaign has been launched in Cheshire to raise £1 million to provide vital support to vulnerable people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The appeal is a partnership involving Cheshire Community Foundation working with Steve Morgan Foundation.
A charity at the heart of the South Cheshire community for many years has issued a plea for help as income streams dry up because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Selling recycled furniture and running a café have helped fund charitable activities from St Paul’s Centre in Crewe for more than 30 years.
Residents across South Cheshire are being urged to be vigilant following reports of fraudsters taking advantage of the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Nantwich Players Studio has scooped a top honour at the latest festival to be held before the Coronavirus shutdown.
The Studio team entered “Girl in the Machine” by award-winning writer Stef Smith.
RSPCA staff and volunteers in South Cheshire have reassured animal lovers that it is continuing to rescue and rehome animals despite the coronavirus outbreak.
As events and festivals fall by the wayside across Nantwich and Cheshire, we wanted to try and bring some cheer to your lives.
Citizens Advice Cheshire East is continuing to offer vital advice, despite all face-to-face services across its sites being suspended due to coronavirus.
People who have already booked appointments should not attend, says the service.
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