Category: Coronavirus

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

Council shortlisted for prestigious national awards for pandemic efforts

05/08/2021
MJ Achievement Awards: Finalist for Best Council Services Team graphic

Shropshire Council has been shortlisted for several national awards in recognition of the support it’s provided throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Teams from…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases start to fall again in Shropshire

29/07/2021

During the seven-day period between 16-22 July 2021: 984 new cases reported A decrease of 5% on the previous week The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire…

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Coronavirus: Different types of COVID-19 testing explained           

27/07/2021

Even though legal restrictions have been lifted, testing for COVID-19 is still a key measure to stop the spread of the virus…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases still rising rapidly locally between 9-15 July 2021

22/07/2021
COVID-19 cases locally 9-15 July 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 9-15 July 2021:   1,037 new cases reported   An increase of 82.5% on the previous week   The seven-day infection rate for Shropshire was 320.9 per…

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Stay safe and well during the hot weather

19/07/2021
Beat the heat - Public Heath England infographic

With temperatures high this week, health experts across the county are advising people to stay safe and well during the hot weather.…

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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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