News for: Coronavirus

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,600,623 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 11,007 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,227 (51 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 19Total UK deaths: 127,945England Cases per 100,000: 40 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.2 to … [Read more...]

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has predicted the UK economy will return to pre-Covid levels by the end of 2021 in its latest Economic Forecast. Despite the delay in fully lifting lockdown restrictions, the CBI expect the UK economy to grow 8.2% in 2021, and 6.1% in 2022, as it … [Read more...]

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,581,006 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 7,673 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,136 (35 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 10Total UK deaths: 127,917England Cases per 100,000: 40 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.2 to … [Read more...]

Anyone aged 21+ is invited to have their vaccination at this week’s pop up vaccination clinics in Stockport, subject to eligibility, with both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines available. Vaccinations are also available to eligible Stockport residents over 18. If you think you are eligible go along … [Read more...]

The final lifting of Covid-19 restrictions that was due to take place on June 21st has been postponed four weeks, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday. In a televised briefing, the Prime Minister announced the delay in the easing of restrictions would allow time for an acceleration of … [Read more...]

Business support measures including furlough scheme have not been extended, despite the government's decision to delay the easing of Covid-19 restrictions until 19th July. During questions from the media, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed there were no plans from the Treasury to extend … [Read more...]

A sharp rise in Covid-19 case numbers in Stockport in recent days is largely being driven by spread amongst those aged 10-30, the majority of which remain currently ineligible for vaccination, the borough's Director of Public Health has warned. In her weekly coronavirus statement, Jennifer … [Read more...]

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,542,986 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 7,393 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,048 (19 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 7Total UK deaths: 127,867England Cases per 100,000: 30 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.0 to … [Read more...]