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NEARLY 100 further cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus were recorded in Carlisle last week. But the UK Health Security Agency said the sharp increase in cases across England is not being followed by a similar increase in hospitalisation and death. Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UKHSA, said: The data continues to show that the sharp increase in cases that we are seeing is not being followed by a similar increase in hospitalisation and death. This is because two doses of the available vaccines offer a high level of protection against the Delta variant. Getting both jabs is the best way to ensure you and the people you love remain safe, so we once again urge everyone to come forward as soon as they are eligible. ....
READERS have reacted to possible plans to let holidaymakers jet off to a handful sun-kissed European hotspots this month. The European Commission has proposed to ease restrictions on travel to countries in the bloc Covid-19 after mass vaccination campaigns get underway and lower levels of infection. And the UK government’s “green list” of countries to which people can travel without having to isolate for 14 days on their return is expected to be released this week, although it is understood details are still being finalised. Boris Johnson has said some foreign travel from the UK will be able to go ahead from mid-May. ....
Beers gardens opening soon Picture: leeboswellphotography.com.. It s not long now until pubs can reopen their doors again for outdoor seating. As part of one company s ongoing Covid-19 secure measures they have invested in outdoor garden spaces to accommodate the easing of restrictions from April 12. Marston s has invested in the Whittington Cat, Whitehaven pub garden ahead of reopening. Here s what you had to say about it. Eddie Clarke said: Just let us inside and be done with it , all this beer garden nonsense should be done away with. Denise Poland explained: Another pub built a gazebo and he was made to take it down it s still in door drinking apparently it s the same as you can go in a shop or supermarket among people but still can t have people in your home it s ridiculous. ....