2023 BBC. 196,643,155 total tests performed. "So I think that it's important if people are happy to and have access to (vaccines) then it's really important to get them.". Cambs public toilets closed after cleaner threatened by 'youths', The council is working with police and other groups to come up with 'urgent solutions', They do not listen if you dont take action Readers in support of strike action, Multiple strikes have taken place across the country over the last few months with thousands of teachers walking out this week, Cambridgeshire man and woman arrested after drugs raid, Another man was also arrested following the raid. Data for the most recent four days (January 25-28) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases. "While the risk of getting seriously ill is lower among the under 30s, it is becoming increasingly clear that individuals who are unvaccinated and catch the virus are more likely to pass it on to others, including those who are more vulnerable.". There are 17 other active outbreaks (unless noted, case details have not been made available): There have been 531 cases associated with 88 outbreaks since the pandemic was declared 166 cases in the past 30 days. 14). "All patients were aged 30 to 105-years-old and the majority of those had pre-existing health conditions," she said. The health unit reports the individuals were a man in 70s and a man in his 90s who were both vaccinated. Read more: The statewide call center is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time. Jyoti Atri, director of Public Health for Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, says: "It remains crucial to get vaccinated. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In the week to 24 January, Peterborough had 1,758 cases per 100,000 people, a 9% increase on the previous week. The health unitsCOVID tracker update issued at 4:05 p.m. reported 1,065 active cases, down from 1,159 active cases on Monday. Up until 13 August there were 519 cases per 100,000 people; an 18% increase on the same time the previous week. Teacher Danielle Allen was keen to receive her second dose of the Moderna vaccine. The hospital reports one patient transfer related to provincial directives so far in 2022. The hospitalized cases make up approximately 3.1 per cent of all cases. Tier three restrictions came into force at midnight in the Cheshire town - two . For Healthcare Facilities: Prevention actions in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes, are not linked to COVID-19 Community Levels. Some locations can also assess people experiencing cough, cold and flu symptoms. Health Minister Robin Swann said last week:I have always taken the decision at the time in regards to the advice that was put forward via my chief medical officer and chief scientific adviser, so 10 February, while it will be a key date, lets make sure we get there safely and as collectively as we can.. Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Mark Giunta reports Apr 14, 2022. Resolved cases: 67 more since Mondays update. (Or from the green "Menu" box at the top of the screen, if you're using a mobile phone.) She urged residents to "follow precautions" such as wearing face coverings, social distancing, and taking a lateral flow test before going out. The health unit notes doses given in the Peterborough area to people who dont live within its jurisdiction are counted. Hospital visitor restrictions lifted by the trust on 4 August have been reinstated. Signing up to the CambridgeshireLive newsletter means you'll receive our daily news email. 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In May, Peterborough and Fenland districts in Cambridgeshire, took part in a 2.6m government pilot to tackle Covid-19 transmission among lower-paid workers where rates were high. Northern Ireland has now removed its Rule of Six and allowed nightclubs to reopen on Wednesday 26 January. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. First Minister Mark Drakeford told BBC Radio 4sTodayprogramme last week: The data and the science is saying to us that as the modelling in Wales predicted we appear to have passed the peak of Omicron and are coming down very rapidly on the other side, and that gives us confidence that over the next two weeks we can gradually and carefully lift the level of protections we needed over the Christmas and new year period. People may choose to wear a mask at any time. To receive email updates about COVID-19, enter your email address: We take your privacy seriously. Have more questions, or want to know your local areas COVID-19 response? Wales has a far lower rate of Covid, with just 33 cases per 100,000 people. The health unit updates the list on the health unit website of clinics offering first, second and third vaccine doses for youth ages 12 to 17 and adults, as well as first doses for children aged five to 11. You can also enter your address at the top of this page in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. She says for her family there is no chance of getting back to normal with rates so high. Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Tuesday reported five active COVID-19 admissions. Cases, deaths, and tests updated February 23, 2023 at 9:36 AM PM with data from February 21, 2023. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 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A glimmer of hope!While our live performances can't continue after tomorrow, the digital stream of our pantomime is now available to order online and watch at home! Scotland allowed nightclubs to reopen for the first time in 2022 on Monday. Cambridgeshire County Council has apologised for the mistake and said council tax bills sent out to people will be accurate. Implement screening testing in high-risk settings where screening testing is recommended. Take action to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in your area. The rest of Cambridgeshire has relatively low infection rates but cases are still rising. Ms Najim says she is nervous about rising Covid rates in Peterborough. Due to demand, the health unit will require all appointments to be booked via Ontarios online portal or by calling the provincial vaccine booking call centre at 1-833-943-3900. CDC is aware of a small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, reported to be infected with . Vaccination and testing are being seen as the key to try and lower rates in Peterborough. Up until 13 August there were 519 cases per 100,000 people; an 18% increase on the same time the previous week. The average number of new cases in New York fell to 2,255 yesterday, a 3 percent decrease from the day before. Twenty-three of the cases required the intensive care unit the first ICU admission reported since Dec. 31. We just can't take any risks.". National governments and assemblies have provided figures showing how many cases have been reported daily in every local authority. Implement healthcare surge support as needed. Peterborough is not alone with low vaccination rates, according to Fiona Head, medical director of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group. It is the first time since lockdown that three-year-old Fergus' mum Jessica Fenner has come to visit Little Miracles; a play and rehabilitation centre for families whose children have additional needs or life-limiting conditions. Hospital visitor restrictions lifted by the trust on 4 August have been reinstated. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Whilst rates are higher there's every chance that vulnerable people will catch it and end up with severe forms of the disease.". The health unit on Wednesday reported 281 cumulative hospitalized cases since the pandemics beginning 13 more since Mondays update and 39 cases have been admitted to an intensive care unit (one more since Mondays update) since March 2020. Updated April 14, 2022 4:27 pm . 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Up until 13 August there were 519 cases per 100,000 people; an 18% increase. He added the rest of the county had not been "let off" but must "continue to be vigilant and follow guidance". A 21.7 per cent rise in cases gave the area the sizeable rate of 1,177. Medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott noted last week that active cases being reported daily are an enormous underestimate.. The 1,278-acre site has been put forward by its owners as a potential area for development included in . U.S. regulators, on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, are shortening the time that people who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine have to wait for a booster to five months rather than six. Find BBC News: East of England on . All rights reserved. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. She said: "We'll offer takeaways for those who booked meals, but we'll have to tell suppliers who would have delivered our Christmas drinks that we can't sell them. Sign up to our dedicated Peterborough newsletter for the latest news direct to your inbox each day. avalanche lost father, brother-in-law, family friend in slide, Great Pyramid of Gizas hidden chamber revealed, Trudeau says probes into foreign election interference ongoing, Heated debate in B.C. Peterborough is not alone with low vaccination rates, according to Fiona Head, medical director of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group. "So I think that it's important if people are happy to and have access to (vaccines) then it's really important to get them.". Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. It had. On March 11, the health unit removed three deaths reported early in the pandemic from its database due to a change in provincial methodology reporting. It is the first time since lockdown that three-year-old Fergus' mum Jessica Fenner has come to visit Little Miracles; a play and rehabilitation centre for families whose children have additional needs or life-limiting conditions. "All our cities across the whole of the country are tending to have lower vaccine uptake, cities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are no different," she says. She says for her family there is no chance of getting back to normal with rates so high. This compares with 25 people and two on ventilators in the week to 5 August. "I think it is obviously quite a worry that the rates are sort of quite high, especially in our area," she says. 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It was the jabs that have got us this far, and the jabs can keep us here too.. Peterborough Public Health reported another two new deaths, 13 additional hospitalizations, three new outbreaks and 111 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past 48 hours, according to data released late Wednesday afternoon. Sam Najim and her son Alex have been shielding for much of the past 18 months, as Alex was born with a chromosome abnormality which makes him vulnerable.