A virus affecting flocks of sheep has forced Reaseheath College in Nantwich to change plans for its popular lambing event.
The virus can lead to complications in pregnancy and cause some lambs to be born deformed.
Fourteen people in Cheshire East area have contracted the Indian Variant of Covid-19 virus, health chiefs confirmed today.
It comes amid concerns that the variant is spreading in pockets of the UK, leading to speculation of potential local restrictions.
Dear Editor,
On the 14/10, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our strategy is to suppress the virus, supporting the economy, education & the NHS until a vaccine makes us safe.”
This is another blatant, bare-faced lie from Hancock.
Health chiefs have praised the ongoing response of Cheshire’s GPs and practice staff to the challenge of Coronavirus.
And they have reiterated that general practice is very much “open for business” despite the resurgence of virus cases.
Nantwich Town’s FA Cup third qualifying round will go ahead at Marine tomorrow (October 13) despite an outbreak of Covid among the squad.
The last two games for the Dabbers have been postponed, after four players tested positive for the virus.
Nantwich Town’s midweek clash against Gainsborough has been postponed after a Dabbers player tested positive for Covid-19 virus.
A number of players underwent tests yesterday after some reported feeling unwell after their FA Cup victory against Barwell on Saturday.
Leaders from across Cheshire have formed an “Outbreak Response Co-ordination Group” to combat the continuing threat from Covid-19.
It aims to provide an effective response across all four council areas with the police, NHS, and business leaders.
Cheshire East Council has published its plans on how it would handle local outbreaks of Covid-19 virus.
The plan is part of the Government’s national Covid-19 test, trace, contain and enable recovery strategy.
Patients at Leighton Hospital who have been treated for COVID-19 are playing a vital role in research into the virus.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is involved in five national and international research studies looking into COVID-19 treatments.
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.
More closures of services and facilities have been enforced today, including household tips, markets and Queens Park IK Crewe.
Two more patients have died at Leighton Hospital after contracting COVID-19, health chiefs have confirmed.
It brings the total to four people who have died from the virus.
Clarks in Nantwich has confirmed the store is currently closed while a staff member is undergoing tests for suspected Coronavirus.
The store on High Street was closed on Friday and yesterday, with a notice on the door saying “due to unforeseen circumstances.”
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