Category: Coronavirus

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

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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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases rise fast locally during 18-24 June period

01/07/2021
COVID-19 cases locally 18-24 June 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 18-24 June 2021: 274 new cases reported An increase of 144% on the previous week The seven-day infection rate for…

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Shropshire’s Gypsy and Traveller community commended by council

25/06/2021
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - June 2021

June 2021 is Gypsy Roma and Traveller History month, and has been celebrated nationally since 2008. In Shropshire, it provides the opportunity…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases rise 34% between 11-17 June

24/06/2021
COVID-19 cases 11-17 June 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 11-17 June 2021: 112 new cases reported An increase of 34% on the previous week The seven-day infection rate for…

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Coronavirus; Extension of COVID-19 Local Support Grant for vulnerable families

23/06/2021

The Government has announced a further and final extension of the COVID-19 Local Support Grant for vulnerable families. In Shropshire the funding…

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Coronavirus: Statement on COVID-19 outbreak at Minsterley Primary School 

23/06/2021

Shropshire Council is working with Public Health England (West Midlands) following confirmation of a small number of COVID-19 cases linked to a primary school in Minsterley. …

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 grants help mask continuing budget pressures

23/06/2021

Shropshire Council has ended the latest financial year in budget, recording an underspend on its £575m gross operating budget. The council’s end…

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A new swimming centre for Whitchurch to be discussed by Cabinet 

22/06/2021
A picture of a swimmer to depict an example of leisure facilities

A new swimming centre could be built in Whitchurch under plans going before Shropshire Council’s Cabinet.  Six options will be put before the…

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