No COVID-19 related deaths recorded at RPH in latest figures

A total of 253 people have now died in hospital in Preston or Chorley after contracting Covid-19. View email online

Subscribe Sep 28, 2020 Good evening, What is the answer to the chaos which took place on the streets of some of our towns and cities at 10pm at the weekend? The new curfew, while aiming to keep people safe from the virus by forcing them to go home at an earlier time, seems to have had the opposite effect in some places. Huge gatherings of folks were pictured on social media, while others went back to their homes as requested - but brought others with them for house parties. Some say this behaviour gives a clear case to shut pubs and restaurants immediately to help curb the spread of coronavirus. Others say we will just push the problem elsewhere....and close some hospitality businesses for ever. The main issue is that some people - particularly those who are not at serious risk - are weary of the restrictions and are therefore doing their best to ignore them. The problem is that unless they have no other social interactions, they are potential spreaders. We all need to wake up to our responsibility to each other and not just think about ourselves as we prepare to meet this second wave head on. I enjoy reading your thoughts, so please email me your views at gillian.parkinson@jpimedia.co.uk Take care and stay safe, Gillian Parkinson Editor No COVID-19 related deaths recorded at Royal Preston Hospital in latest figures A total of 253 people have now died in hospital in Preston or Chorley after contracting Covid-19. Testing warning for suspected Covid cases in Lancashire Authorities in Lancashire have pushed the Government to increase Covid testing facilities in the county. Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns A third wave of coronavirus is “entirely possible”, with lockdowns only deferring the problem, an expert has warned. Weaning babies on Weetabix may prevent wheat allergies, study suggests Giving babies Weetabix from four months of age may prevent them developing allergies to wheat, research suggests. There are now 15,815 confirmed cases in Lancashire - here is the full breakdown of case numbers for every area in the county The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lancashire is now 15,815. View more Coronavirus news

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