Barrovians have heaped praise on the staff and volunteers responsible for getting residents vaccinated quickly against Covid-19. Their thanks come after the Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) praised staff for their continued efforts to vaccinate those who are vulnerable within the bay area against the coronavirus. To date, almost all patients above the age of 75 have now received their first vaccination. Margaret Rawlinson Whipsearle posted: “Well done to everyone staff and voluntary helpers. Can t wait till it s my turn.” Carole Barry wrote: “Excellent – can’t wait to be vaccinated.” Lynne Samms said: “Can’t wait for my turn. It looked so organised this morning.”
MAIL readers reacted after police in Cumbria warned people to adhere to lockdown rules on New Year s Eve or face punishment. A spokesman for Cumbria Constabulary said: We know that the vast majority of Cumbrian residents and visitors will abide by the regulations, but anybody deliberately breaking the law should expect to be issued with a fixed penalty or face a court hearing. Mail readers were asked if they thought the constabulary was right to issue a warning. Deb J Lanyon: Disagree, we are not a police state and it is a waste of their resources. A full Tier 4 lockdown at less than 24 hours notice for an area with very few cases. Pubs, hotels and food outlets have ordered beer and food for New Year. This will go to waste, never mind the devastation to their businesses. 99.8 per cent survival rate.
Lower testing contributes to reduced case count in Lane County
A drop off in new coronavirus cases could be attributed to a period of lower testing surrounding the holidays, a spokesman for Lane County Public Health said Tuesday.
Posted: Dec 29, 2020 6:14 PM
Updated: Dec 29, 2020 7:06 PM
Posted By: Jacob Roberts
EUGENE, Ore. – A drop-off in new coronavirus cases could be attributed to a period of lower testing surrounding the holidays, a spokesman for Lane County Public Health said Tuesday.
Jason Davis said new cases have gone down when compared to the past few weeks. On Tuesday, Lane County reported 45 cases and two new deaths. However, Davis said it’s the holidays and people are vacationing including public health staff. That translates to fewer public testing events and fewer overall tests being conducted.
December 28th, 2020, 11:08AM / BY Ashley Goetz
2020 was an unprecedented year for people across the globe, but even as the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute temporarily closed its doors to the public, its work to save species continued. From a litter of chirping cheetahs and the birth of a lovable giant panda cub to groundbreaking coral reef research and new strides in animal care, there were many milestones to celebrate this year.
1. Alice the Stanley crane becomes a medical pioneer
Alice is unlike any other Stanley crane. Hand-raised by keepers, she has a sweet temperament and joyous personality. When she sustained a leg injury last summer, animal care staff rallied around Alice and found an innovative solution to help her thrive.