Category: Health

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Coronavirus: Concern as local rise in COVID-19 hospitalisations continues, as cases dropped 23-29 July

05/08/2021
23-29 July 2021 COVID-19 cases and hospitalisation figures locally - infographic

During the seven-day period between 23-29 July 2021:  527 new cases reported  A decrease of 46% on the previous week  The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 163.1 per…

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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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News from our partners: Racial equality placed front and centre for the county’s Integrated Care System

04/08/2021

News from our partners Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) A firm commitment to racial equality, diversity and inclusion has…

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News from our partners: Prescription Ordering Direct under pressure due to staff shortages

03/08/2021

News from our partners Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Patients across the county are being advised that the Prescription…

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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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Shropshire shows its support for World Hepatitis Day

27/07/2021

Shrewsbury railway station will be lit up in purple on Wednesday to show Shropshire’s support for World Hepatitis Day. In 2016, the…

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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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Government’s floods minister Rebecca Pow visits Shropshire

27/07/2021

Councillors and officers from Shropshire Council will today show and explain to floods minister Rebecca Pow the devastating impact that recent flooding…

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News from our partners: Health chiefs issue warning as childhood respiratory infections rise in the West Midlands ahead of winter

23/07/2021

News from our partners Public Health England • Respiratory infections in young children have begun to rise out-of-season, following low infection levels…

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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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