The coronavirus vaccination centre set up at the Village Hotel in Centre Park THIS week is the sixth under the third national coronavirus lockdown, which was imposed to bring down escalating case numbers across the country. As of January 5, which was the first day of the lockdown, the number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in Warrington over a seven-day period was 1,095. Since then however, we have seen infection rates and case numbers steadily falling, as the town s vaccination programme continues at pace. This is the current coronavirus situation in the town.
How are new Covid-19 case numbers looking now? Things are looking a lot better now in this respect, with fewer than 500 new cases in Warrington over the most recent seven-day period covered by Public Health England statistics.
Keep children at home this half-term to prevent spread of Covid-19, urges council WARRINGTON Borough Council is urging families not to visit or mix with other households over the February half-term next week to contain the spread of coronavirus. It will be natural for children to want to go out and see friends during the holidays after such a tough year, but staying at home remains the best way to protect loved ones and vulnerable people. Those who must venture out should remember to wash hands regularly, wear a face covering where required and remain a safe distance from others to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
By Aran Dhillon, Local Democracy Reporter
How the Southern Gateway area could look when finished RESIDENTS have been told the Southern Gateway masterplan for 1,300 new homes will protect green belt elsewhere in the town. Warrington Borough Council’s cabinet was provided with an update on the scheme for land south of the Mersey and the plans to relocate the existing bus depot during its virtual meeting on Monday. The Southern Gateway is planned to deliver some 1,300 new homes, as well as facilities for employment and other uses, on brownfield land. The council says the relocation of bus depot site is seen as a priority for the regeneration of the area due to its prominence off Brian Bevan roundabout, with its relocation to open up the ‘most important part’ of the development potential for areas earmarked for regeneration.
This is the message from Warrington Borough Council to mark Time to Talk Day today, Thursday. Small conversations about mental health have the power to make a big difference, and since launching in 2014, Time to Talk Day has sparked millions of conversations in schools, homes, workplaces, the media and online. Around 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year, with many of us being too afraid to talk about it. Starting a conversation about mental health may seem daunting, but simply sending a text, calling a friend, or sharing something on social media can break the ice.
Residents urged to take Covid-19 test if concerned about any possible symptoms PUBLIC health leaders in Warrington are urging residents to get a coronavirus test if they are at all concerned about possible symptoms – even if they are not the main ones. Alongside the three main symptoms of a high temperature, persistent cough and a loss of smell or taste, some people may experience other symptoms that may turn out to be coronavirus. The list of other symptoms you could experience includes aches and pains, a sore throat, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, headaches, a loss of taste or smell, a rash on skin or discolouration of fingers or toes.