Cheshire East to move into Tier 3 from Boxing Day
Cheshire East is to move into tier 3 – the Covid ‘very high alert’ level.
The change will apply from one minute past midnight, in the early hours of Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December.
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GP practices begin roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine in Cheshire communities
Groups of GP practices in South Cheshire have started rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine in local communities.
Initially focusing on protecting those at highest risk, it follows the launch of the vaccination programme in hospitals on December 8.
FEATURE: Impact of Annus Horribilis 2020 on Nantwich businesses
The year 2020 has been a disaster for businesses around the country.
And those based in and around Nantwich have been just as badly affected.
READER’S LETTER: Vaccine will NOT be a magic bullet on Covid cases
Dear Editor,
The Crewe Labour Party have criticised some of my tweets in my tremendously popular twitter account @CllrBSilvester, which has an amazing 55,000 followers.
Nantwich headteachers appeal for help to deliver mass Covid testing
Headteachers in Nantwich are appealing for volunteers to help them carry out mass Covid testing when secondary schools return in January after the Christmas break.
Brine Leas and Malbank heads David Cole and John Harrison today contacted all parents to launch the appeal.
Nantwich headteacher hits out at Government plans over staggered January return
A Nantwich headteacher has hit out at Government announcements to “stagger” the return of secondary schools in January. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the plans today – on the day schools break up for a two-week Christmas holiday. Mr Williamson said secondary schools and colleges will “operate a staggered return, offering all non-exam year groups full-time remote education, as close[Read More…]
Covid-19 rapid testing pilots take place across Cheshire East
A pilot scheme of rapid testing for Covid-19 is taking place across Cheshire East.
The tests use a new methodology known as Lateral Flow Testing, designed to deliver targeted and focused, rapid testing for people without typical symptoms.
Cheshire East new powers to ensure businesses follow Covid restrictions
Cheshire East Council is to use new powers to bring businesses found breaching Covid restrictions into line.
Powers granted by Government include improvement notices, restriction notices, and immediate restriction notices including fines of up to £4,000.
Shavington “Advent Window Trail” proves big hit with residents
Residents in Shavington village have shown their community spirit by helping create a community “Advent Window Trail” on the run up to Christmas.
Sara Randle, a Children and Families worker for St Marks Church, has spearheaded the idea which has captured the imagination of many in the village.
READER’S LETTER: A&E change could lead to loss of life
Dear Editor,
From December 1st local people will not be able to walk into the A&E at Leighton Hospital.
We have had this right for 72 years, since the NHS was established and now it is being taken away.
Spire Cheshire raises £445 for Cheshire Community COVID Appeal
Spire Cheshire Hospital has raised more than £400 for Cheshire Community Foundation’s COVID Appeal.
Staff raised £445 in total for the appeal which was launched earlier this year to support local charities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheshire East Council “local lockdown” warning amid Covid case numbers
Cheshire East Council has warned the number of Covid-19 cases could see the borough facing further strict restrictions when the national lockdown ends.
However, in the past week cases in the area have dropped from 248 new cases per 100,000 people to 191 per 100,000, according to the latest stats.
Lumen festive lights display in Crewe postponed by Covid
Lumen festive lights display in Crewe has been postponed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The month-long attraction will come back in 2021, say town councillors.
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