Care homes in Trafford reporting coronavirus cases again as concern mounts about rates being ‘stuck’

There were seven people in hospital with less than five in intensive care.There have been cases across the region in the past fortnight, with figures from Public Health Scotland showing more than half of new cases in the past seven days have been in the Sanquhar area.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures were announced by Nicola Sturgeon during this morning's coronavirus committee meeting in Parliament.

Gregor Smith said there was modelling to show that a "surge" is predicted to hit at some point later in the year.Smith was asked about the comments made by England's health chief Chris Whitty yesterday who said he expected to see an increase i cases.He said: "I strongly associate myself with Chris's remarks yesterday. It is a possibility, still, that we will see a further surge later in the summer - most likely.

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direct to your inboxPeople living in care homes in England will be allowed indoor visits from a loved one from Monday (March 8).The new rules allow one named visitor to make regular visits to a care home resident from next week.The government has now outlined how the visits will take place, and what rules will need to be followed.Visitors will need to be tested on arrival at the care home and wear protective gear including masks and gloves.Here's what you need to know if you have loved ones

Mariah Carey‘s older brother is suing the singer for defamation and emotional distress which he alleges was caused by her recent memoir, The Meaning Of Mariah Carey.Morgan Carey is seeking unspecified damages against the pop icon and claims that the book, which was released in September 2020, falsely suggests he was violent.Carey claims to have suffered “extreme mental anguish” and “serious damage to his reputation” as a result of the book.Morgan claims that the offending passage focuses on an

direct to your inboxTwo care homes have been bought by Trafford council ‘to ensure residents can remain in the borough’. The council says the purchase of Kara House and Lynwood Lodge, both in Sale, will enable it to maintain affordable residential placements in Trafford for the borough’s residents.

Mariah Carey is facing another family legal dispute after her estranged brother filed suit over allegations made in her memoir. Morgan Carey claimed his superstar sister falsely painted him as a violent man in her 2020 autobiography, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, in which the singer described a struggle between him and their father, which sparked a call to the police.

Haley Bosselman editorMorgan Carey, the older brother of Mariah Carey, is suing the pop star for defamation and the intentional infliction of emotional distress as a result of the publication of “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.”The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court on March 3, alleges the memoir contains passages that are false and defamatory.

coronavirus cases for every local authority area in Scotland have been released health officials.

iOS and Android.NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospital numbers reduced dramatically overnight by eight with 94 now in health board venues with the virus. This is the first time they've fallen below 100 since December 10ICU numbers now stand at five for the fourth consecutive day.And 24 new cases were detected in Ayrshire.

health officials in Scotland have identified three coronavirus ‘variants of concern’ that have so far emerged in the UK. Three cases of a mutant strain, first discovered in Japan and linked to a significant outbreak in Brazil, were identified in Scotland on Sunday.

Loose Women stars often share a look inside their homes, and the coronavirus pandemic has offered more of a look inside, with many of the panellists virtually logging in from home. From country-chic cottages to jaw-dropping kitchens, take a look inside the houses of these current and former Loose Women…MORE: See inside The One Show hosts' amazing homesRuth and her husband Eamonn Holmes live together in a beautiful Surrey mansion, which often features in their Instagram posts.

Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles county continue to climb down from the record-breaking highs of the fatal holiday surge. On Saturday Los Angeles Public Health recorded 1,730 new confirmed cases – a significant decrease from the 6,917 cases reported exactly a month ago.

direct to your inboxSix neighbours in a Trafford town have had a rare dose of lockdown luck, after each winning a share of £210,000 - all thanks to their postcode.The residents in an area of Timperley have become lucky winners of the People’s Postcode Lottery, in the draw for February 26.Five neighbours in the WA15 6QU postcode scooped £30,000 each, with the sixth winning a healthy £60,000 after buying two tickets.John Flood was one Timperley resident who won a £30k cheque.

coronavirus case number in all local authority areas in Scotland has been published by health officials.Public Health Scotland said that in the week between February 15 and 21, Scotland recorded a total of 5,736 positive cases of Covid-19 - which represents 5.0% of people tested for the virus.Scotland’s seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population in those seven days stood at 105.0, according to the latest data.Falkirk recorded the highest number of cases per 100,000 population during this

Rutherglen and Cambuslang remained fairly static.

Perth and Kinross are currently dealing with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to NHS Tayside.That is down from the nine that were closed to admissions last week when a local health chief warned the new variant of the coronavirus was “tending to have a more sustained impact on care homes than previously.”The news comes as the Scottish Government prepares to publish guidelines on the resumption of care home visiting in March.Up to two friends and relatives will be able to visit a

direct to your inboxPiers Morgan has once again blasted people refusing to take the Covid vaccine, saying anyone working in care settings should be forced to take it.In an outburst on today’s Good Morning Britain, the host branded care workers and NHS staff who are sceptical of the vaccine as ‘selfish’.The presenter has often been outspoken about ‘anti-vaxxers’ in the past, and is an ardent supporter of consequences for those refusing to take the Covid-19 vaccine when they are offered it.In this

coronavirus vaccination programme. People aged between 16 and 64 with underlying health conditions that leave them at risk from severe illness from the virus are now receiving appointments for the jab.