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direct to your inboxA total of 406 people have died from COVID-19 across Trafford.The borough’s Director for Public Health, Eleanor Roaf, said ‘we must do better’ as the UK’s total death toll hit 100,000 people yesterday.Ms Roaf struck a solemn tone at Trafford council’s public engagement board meeting this morning and said: “It is a very, very sad day for this country.“Of course I extend my condolences to anyone who’s lost a loved one in Trafford, as I’m sure everyone else here does.

“This very clearly is the latest surge for the winter holidays and New Year’s.” That was Los Angeles Public Health Chief Science Officer Dr. Paul Simon on Friday. “It’s likely to continue over the next week or two. We do expect these numbers continue to be high over the next couple weeks,” he said.

“The very high numbers I will report today are, sadly, not a surprise,” said Los Angeles Public Health Chief Science Officer Dr. Paul Simon on Friday.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The rate of coronavirus cases in West Dunbartonshire almost doubled in one week.The latest Public Health Scotland figures released today show that the seven-day positive rate per 100,000 people is 250.8 – up from 125.9 one week earlier.This rate is based on the number of recorded cases between December 27 and January 2, where a total of 223 people across West Dunbartonshire received positive test results.One

Amid an avalanche of awful Covid-19 news on Wednesday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a renewed focus on preventing gatherings ahead of New Year’s Eve.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterCouncillors voted to close the schools in North Ayrshire early after the area recorded the highest weekly Covid  infection rate in Scotland.But is claimed the Scottish Government refused to allow the region’s schools to switch to online learning.North Ayrshire’s virus case rate hit 205 per 100,000 between December 12 and 18 according to Public Health Scotland figures.  It is the only council region

with some calling the decision a ‘disgrace’.But speaking at the council’s public engagement board this morning Eleanor Roaf, Trafford’s Director for Public Health, said: “I know there’s been a lot of disappointment in some quarters about the fact that we’re still in tier 3, but I think that even though our rates are lower than some other places that are not in tier 3, we do have to recognise that we’re part of Greater Manchester.“People travel in and out of our borough all the time, for work in

Los Angeles residents may have trudged through the Thanksgiving holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, but Los Angeles Public Health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Saturday that the county’s far from in the clear.

Kotaku explained that “Unkore” is a portmanteau for unko, meaning “poop,” and kore, or “collection.”Developed as part of a public-health campaign in Japan, where colorectal cancer is on the rise, the free game is set in the fictional kingdom of Untopia, which players must defend with the help of anthropomorphic intestinal bacteria.The cheeky app also encourages users to log details of their own bowel movements, such as color, shape and frequency — with the hope they receive a clean bill of

Ayrshire, it was revealed this afternoon.New Scottish Government data shows that 32 NHS Ayrshire & Arran patients have died in the last seven days after testing positive for the virus.The news means 270 people have now died, according to Public Health Scotland figures.Of the people to die overnight, five were from South Ayrshire, two were from East Ayrshire and two were from North Ayrshire.The tragic news emerged as the region recorded 86 new positive tests overnight bringing the total to

hospital after serious drug and booze problems.Latest figures show a 63 per cent increase in patient rates for the 15-25 age group from 2013 to 2019, after several years of decreases.The revelations in the Public Health Scotland figures for those where inpatient treatment was needed show an increase from 126 in 2013 to 206 last year.New figures back up strong anecdotal evidence from doctors and drug workers that more youngsters are mixing booze and benzos - street drugs - as Scotland continues

Boris Johnson will address the nation on the latest with coronavirus later today.The Prime Minister, speaking from Downing Street, will be joined by the government's chief scientific advisor, Sir Patrick Vallance.Public Health England's deputy director of the national infection service, Dr Susan Hopkins, will also speak at the conference.It is set to take place at 4pm today.

Ayrshire Post, but they would not say how many staff had tested positive.However, a source told us that "five staff have tested positive and another 15 colleagues are currently self-isolating."The health board insist the risk to the public is "low."Lynne McNiven, Director of Public Health, said: "NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Health Protection Team is completing contact tracing associated with a retailer in South Ayrshire.  "Close contacts identified through this process are being advised to

NHS Ayrshire & Arran patients have died after contracting coronavirus, it was revealed today.Scottish Government data released this afternoon shows the people were from East Ayrshire.The tragic news comes as six deaths are reported across Scotland today with the national death toll now at 2,550.Public Health Scotland figures show that 175 people have died from coronavirus in the NHS Ayrshire & Arran health board area.But National Records of Scotland data says that 294 Ayrshire deaths have been

on the university's website.The University of Manchester (UoM) has so far ruled out an MMU style lockdown at its halls.On Monday, the M.E.N asked if this was now a possibility.A UoM spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the wider local community is the University’s primary concern and we will support them in every way we can.“We are concerned by the rising rate in Manchester and we will be meeting with Public Health colleagues as a matter of urgency to discuss

with these businesses set to reopen from today (Saturday), residents have been urged to follow the rules and avoid another surge in cases.

Trafford’s public health chief says ‘we’re not in the situation we want to be in, at all’ over coronavirus.The borough’s current infection rate stands at 55.6 per 100,000 people and rising, director of public health Eleanor Roaf told Trafford council’s public engagement board.She added that issues with testing had been ‘affecting us quite badly in Trafford, as with everyone else’.Ms Roaf said: “We’re not in the situation we want to be in at all.

Lynne McNiven and Joy Tomlinson, Directors of Public Health, said: "NHS Ayrshire & Arran Test and Protect team is carrying out Covid-19 contact tracing related to the Market Inn in Auchinleck.

Covid-19 were found. The MacDonald Hotel in Kinlochleven, near Glencoe, will remain shut for two weeks with all staff self-isolating after the cluster was identified on Saturday.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Hamilton primary announced this morning that a member of their school community has tested positive for Covid-19.Townhill Primary issued a letter to parents and carers alerting them to the news.Ally McGovern, acting head teacher, wrote: “We have been made aware that a member of the school community has tested positive for Covid-19.“We are currently working with NHS Lanarkshire Public Health who have

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s latest update details yet another rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Saturday’s L.A.

shuttered daily life around the world and is claiming more lives every day.In the US, some figures estimate that up to 70% of people will eventually get the flu-like illness if the spread isn’t slowed. Celebrities falling victim to the virus are doing their part by bringing awareness to its symptoms and how to prevent it.The grim announcements first started with celebrity power couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson who were diagnosed during a trip to Australia.

A spike in coronavirus cases among young people in Trafford has prompted urgent action by health bosses.The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has risen in the borough, with 17-23-year-olds specifically accounting for around half of all new cases.New cases in Trafford rose from 26 in the week ending July 17 to 77 the following week.Of the 77 cases, 39 were people were aged 15-25, up from nine for the same cohort a week earlier.Public Health bosses say they aren't sure what has caused

pair of videos on TikTok, where he displays a common surgical mask, a scarf that “won awards in the Washington state fair for both design and workmasnship” and a homemade face mask.“Why do people in the scientific community want you to wear a face mask when you are out in public?” he says. “Well, please, consider the following.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe Los Angeles County Public Health said Sunday that 11 new deaths related to COVID-19 and 1,784 new cases of confirmed infection have been added to its already grim totals.Overall in Los Angeles County.

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As florists, golf courses and trails open across Los Angeles County today, Public Health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer remained cautiously optimistic about moving into phase two of the area’s COVID-19 recovery plan.

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By Anita Bennett

The public will be able to conduct "game-changer" coronavirus antibody tests at home within a matter of days, MPs has been told.

People will soon be able to find out whether or not they have coronavirus with the launch of new antibody tests which can be done at home.

Health chiefs are reminding everyone what steps can be taken to help stem the spread of coronavirus.

Kevin Bacon is offering up a fun and thoughtful way to encourage folks to stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The actor, who has been deemed Hollywood’s most interconnected figure through the concept of “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon”, took to his social platforms today to not only encourage his millions for followers to practice social-distancing but to also share who they are staying home for during the current health crisis.

The coronavirus has spread to as many as 135 countries, with more than 135,400 confirmed cases and over 5,000 deaths as of Friday afternoon.

Hang up your flower crowns because Coachella 2020 has been silenced.