Perth and Kinross has experienced its deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic for the third week in a row after deaths rose by 61 per cent. The week from January 18 to 24 saw COVID-19 recorded on a death certificate in the region 29 times.
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Perth and Kinross councillor reckons the region is better prepared this time round for remote learning. Conservative councillor Caroline Shiers convenes PKC's lifelong learning committee and has praised the "targeted effort" to support vulnerable families in the region.
Almost 1000 digital devices are being made available to pupils to help them work from home. Cllr Shiers told the Perthshire Advertiser the effort by everyone working in Perth and Kinross schools had been "first class." She said:
.Perth and Kinross has experienced its deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic for the third week in a row after deaths rose by 61 per cent. The week from January 18 to 24 saw COVID-19 recorded on a death certificate in the region 29 times.
Perth and Kinross Council is set to bring in a new decision-making system during the COVID-19 pandemic, much to the anger of opposition councillors.
Perth and Kinross Council is seeking a new chief executive. The successful applicant will be paid a six-figure sum to take the helm of the local authority.The vacancy has arisen following the current chief executive’s appointment as the new chief executive of NHS Education for Scotland (NES).
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Perth and Kinros s, it has been confirmed. According to statistics from the National Records of Scotland, 17 people died from the coronavirus between January 11 and 17.
Perth and Kinross have been extended until at least "mid-February".
Perth and Kinross after the COVID-19 infection rate dropped in the last week. The most recent data from Public Health Scotland up until January 12 shows an infection rate of 231.7 per 100,000 people.
Perth and Kinross woke up to a blanket of snow this morning. An amber weather warning for snow remains in force for much of the region until 10am.
Perth and Kinross.
Perth and Kinross Council has rebuffed calls to suspend parking fees across the region while the country is in lockdown - although it may revisit the idea at a later date.Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart had urged the local authority to reimplement a similar system set up during the first lockdown in order to help local businesses and key workers.Nearly 200 school staff and pupils self-isolate over Christmas periodHis calls were echoed in Fife and Dundee, who both have since agreed to
Perth and Kinross pupils will be taught via remote learning until at least February 1.Perth and Kinross Council has set up a remote learning hub which includes advice for both parents and pupils as to how to get the the best out of remote learning.Here is PKC's advice for pupils:1. Be patient: Your teachers have been asked to make their teaching available to you online at the last minute.
Perth and Kinross over the festive period, according to new statistics. The virus was recorded on 11 deaths registered in the week starting December 21 - the highest weekly total since May 4 .Incident management team set up as COVID cases rise at poultry plantThere were nine deaths recorded the week after, bringing the total in the region to 133, according to the National Records of Scotland.
Perth and Kinross have been issued a safety warning after a woman had to be rescued off Ben Chonzie last week. Jess Smith, who lives at the base of the popular Munro, witnessed the rescue unfolding.
Perthshire Advertiser it is part of its continued effort to work with families to support learning at home. COVID rate in region nearly doubles in just a weekPupils will be taught at home from Monday, January 11 in line with national guidance.
Perth and Kinross remains in lockdown.
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Perth and Kinross residents have been told to “stay at home” as the region returns to full COVID lockdown tomorrow (January 5).
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Perth and Kinross dropped in the week up until Boxing Day, according to new figures.
Tragic death of councillor is "brutal reminder of how unforgiving COVID can be"The 68-year-old representative for Almond and Earn tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago.Such was his commitment to his ward, he attended a virtual council meeting on December 16 despite suffering from the effects of the pathogen.He was taken into Ninewells on Sunday, December 20 and was moved to the ICU on Wednesday, December 23 but sadly passed away on Sunday with his family - including wife Shirley - at his