Category: Coronavirus

812 Coronavirus posts found.
Information and press releases for coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus: What you can expect in our council buildings and services

19/07/2021
Face coverings post-19 July 2021 graphic

The Government has urged caution as most legal restrictions on social contact have been lifted today in England.  There are now no limits…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – COVID-19 measures to remain in place at Shropshire’s acute hospitals

16/07/2021
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hopsital NHS Trust (SaTH) The requirements to wear a face covering and social distance at…

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Coronavirus: Adults are invited to ‘grab a jab’ this weekend without the need to book 

16/07/2021
Georgina Rees

Vaccination sites across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are opening their doors to all adults this weekend as part of the national ‘Grab…

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£160 million paid out to help Shropshire businesses

16/07/2021

Businesses across Shropshire have been boosted by £160 million in grant funding to help them deal with the impact of the Coronavirus…

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Continued rise in COVID-19 cases locally in period 2-8 July 2021

15/07/2021
COVID-19 cases locally 2-8 July 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 2-8 July 2021:  568 new cases reported  An increase of 24% on the previous week  The seven-day infection rate for…

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Pedestrianisation of parts of Shrewsbury town centre to be trialled

14/07/2021

An experimental pedestrianisation of parts of Shrewsbury town centre will be put in place when social distancing measures end on 19 July…

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Church Stretton High Street one-way measures to end by 19 July

14/07/2021

High Street in Church Stretton will reopen to two-way traffic from 19 July [2021], in line with the ending of social distancing…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire youngsters call on others to ‘get the jab done’

09/07/2021

Young people from across Shropshire have joined forces to encourage others to get their COVID-19 vaccine, play their part in stopping the…

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Coronavirus: Cases still rising sharply in Shropshire

08/07/2021

During the seven-day period between 25 June – 1 July 2021: 464 new cases reported An increase of 69% on the previous week The seven-day…

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Coronavirus: Update on Minsterley COVID-19 outbreak 

02/07/2021

A mobile testing unit (MTU) is in Minsterley following an outbreak of COVID-19 linked to the village primary school.  Shropshire Council has been working with local…

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