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Coping with mental health issues on Blue Monday

ON what is said to be the most depressing day of the year, better known as Blue Monday, Cornwall Council s public health team is reminding people they are not alone support is available for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties The reminder comes on the third Monday in January (January 18), said to be the saddest day of the year due to a combination of bad weather, long nights and the post-Christmas comedown. With the nation in lockdown, this year’s Blue Monday could be an especially low point for many people. Statistics suggest that the number of people experiencing possible anxiety and/or depression in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has roughly doubled since the pandemic began.

Covid cases in Newquay rate as high as in London

Case in Newquay have sky-rocketed People in Newquay are being asked to take extra care as figures reveal Covid-19 case numbers in the area have sky rocketed and are comparable with some areas of London. On Monday (January 11) they showed the seven-day rate in Newquay West to be 878 cases per 100,000 people, while last week the number tipped over 1,000. Many London boroughs are experiencing similar rates. Case numbers have also been particularly high in Truro, Penzance, Bodmin, Falmouth and Saltash in recent weeks. Read here: Cllr Sally Hawken, Cornwall Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children, Wellbeing and Public Health, said: “Cases in Newquay have sky-rocketed recently with the virus spreading like wildfire between households in the town.

Newquay carer s no nonsense Covid message

A carer who contracted Covid-19 is urging people to follow the rules to stop the virus spiralling out of control in Cornwall. Mum-of-two Francesca Barnecutt, 27, from Newquay said the actions of those who ignore the guidance could have a devastating impact on vulnerable or elderly people. Her warning comes as coronavirus numbers continue to soar across Cornwall, with the rate rocketing from around 18 per 100,000 at the start of December to around 340 per 100,000 this week. Francesca said she wanted to share her experience of Covid-19 to help people understand the impact it can have on people of all ages. “If you want a clear conscience then stick to the rules,” she said. “If you don’t, you’ll end up spreading it to loved ones and strangers and that could have tragic consequences. Personally, I couldn’t live with that.”

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