Hundreds more die after testing positive for Covid A further 275 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 43,812, NHS England said on Friday. Separate figures showed there were a further 424 deaths within 28 days of a positive test. There have been a further 797 cases of Covid-19 in the North-East and North Yorkshire.
Self-isolation for Covid contacts cut to ten days ahead of Christmas The self-isolation period for contacts of a positive coronavirus case will be cut from 14 days to 10 days in the run-up to Christmas. Those required to quarantine after returning from countries which are not on the travel corridor list will also see their isolation period reduced, in an approach agreed by all four nations.
“Residents really need their families for that normality. It’s been very distressing for them. “They won’t be able to touch them but at least they can see them and have a chat. “The staff in the homes have been so grateful.” She added: “We just want to help people who are still in the middle of the pandemic.” Millie Kavari, manager of the Church View, said she was taking bookings from families eager to see their loved ones.
Laura McArthur who organised to get booths fitted in care homes so family could see residents, at The Church View Care home in Stockton pictured talking to resident Derek and Manager Millie Kavari, Jodt Hardy Activities Coordinator and Care Assistant Holl