Tag: covid

Peter Roberts receiving his first vaccine on December 16th. (Image:  Salford CCG)

Salford infection rate drops but public warned “don’t throw caution to the wind”

Infection rates for Omicron may be falling but that does not mean people can drop their guard against the virus, […]

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“Bookings are already down 50 per cent” – Salford pubs talk about how the Covid Plan B restrictions could impact New Year’s Eve celebrations

Salford pub owners are worried that their most financially lucrative time of the year, will once again be damaged by […]

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“It’d be a shame but I kind of seen it coming. I think at this point we can expect it” – Salfordians express concerns over another lockdown after Christmas

With the recent escalating rise of coronavirus cases across the UK, and especially in Salford, there have been talks of […]

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“If we go into another lockdown, it will fully stop us from serving people” – Salford’s hospitality businesses on new ‘Plan B’ measures

Salford businesses are being affected by the new Plan B measures with mandatory vaccine passports and further restrictions implemented. The […]

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“A small price to pay to get into venues that we all enjoy and keep them open” – What Salford thinks of vaccine passports

Beginning yesterday, Wednesday 15 December, adults in England must show a Covid pass or negative test result in venues such […]

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“Everyone deserves to have a Christmas” – Walkden man raises over £1,000 for Salford Foodbank this Christmas

“Everyone needs to eat. Everyone deserves to have a Christmas. Everyone deserves to have food on the table,” says the […]

"I feel as if this is Boris trying to improve his popularity ratings at the expense of general practices" - Salford medical practice feels pressured by recent booster announcement

“I feel as if this is Boris trying to improve his popularity ratings at the expense of general practices” – Salford medical practice feels pressured by recent booster announcement

A booster vaccine is now available to every adult aged 18-years-old in England. Prime minister Boris Johnson announced last night […]

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“Unless you’re over 70, you’re not prioritised” – Salford patients struggle to see GPs face to face

Salford patients have described over month-long waiting times at their local GP practices and being denied in-person appointments, even after […]