Coronavirus (COVID-19)

I have been working with the KCCG to look at the issues raised by constituents in the Bude area about accessing the Covid Booster closer to home. Some constituents have had to travel long distances to get the booster but it looks like we are closer to having this delivered.

More than 190,000 people in Cornwall have received a coronavirus vaccine so far – 33.9% of the county’s population.

In its weekly data release, NHS England has published vaccination figures by constituency for the first time.

Schools can begin ordering free school meal vouchers for eligible pupils as the Government’s national scheme launches, adding to the support available for disadvantaged families.

Throughout the pandemic, education has been a national priority, and thanks to the efforts of teachers and school staff across the country, schools remain the best, and safest place for our children to learn.

I have spent the last few days seriously considering whether a second lockdown is in the best interests of North Cornwall and I can honestly say this is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make as your Member of Parliament. 

Local MP Scott Mann has urged all those people in North Cornwall who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive to vaccine 30 million people.

We are protecting the NHS so it is there for people when they need it

• From just 2,000 tests per day in March we now have the capacity to conduct over 300,000 tests per day – with 311,113 tests available on 5 July.

Yesterday we announced the next phase of our careful reopening of the economy, with outdoor sports facilities, competitive grassroots sport, open-air performances and beauty businesses to return from 11 July. 

CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS UPDATE #11 0845, (12/05/20)

Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

England’s dairy farmers will be able to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.