COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 23rd April 2021
Government guidance
Restrictions are under regular review by the government. Please find below some useful links to help you and your family stay safe:
Please keep up to date by visiting the official UK Government website for data and insights here. You can also explore the interactive map and view the situation in your local area by using the postcode look up system.
‘Stay safe’ message as new COVID-19 cases remain low in county
Cumbria continued to have a low number of COVID-19 infections in week ending 16 April with just 75 new cases.
Cumbria’s overall infection rate of 15/100,000 put the county below both regional and national averages.
A sharp increase in South Lakeland is largely accounted for by a single outbreak which is being managed and contained.
For the second week in a row there were no outbreaks in the county’s Care Homes. Numbers of COVID-19 patients in hospitals remained low.
Data to 15 April showed 279, 200 people had received their first covid vaccine dose, 67% of the eligible population.
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Testing for Covid-19 is now available to anybody in Cumbria at a range of locations.
All tests must be booked in advance.
You must go through the process to book an appointment – please do not turn up without a booked appointment https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test
You can also Call 119 if you have problems using the internet (line open 7am - 11pm)
NHS Trust staff should continue to access testing through their own organisation.
10 million people receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The milestone means almost 1 in 5 adults have received both vaccines.
- More than 10 million people in the UK vaccinated with a second dose of a COVID-19 jab
- Almost 1 in 5 adults in the UK have now received both doses
- People urged to take up their second doses to maximise protection
Over 10 million people in the UK have received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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9 in 10 pharmacies now offering free, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) tests
Over 90% of community pharmacies in England now offering free, rapid tests for home use.
- Regular, rapid testing can detect COVID-19 in 30 minutes, helping break the chains of transmission
- Pharmacy Collect service provides an additional route to twice-weekly, rapid testing for everyone without symptoms
Nine in ten pharmacies across England are now distributing free rapid lateral flow tests for people to collect and use at home.
Changes to travel
Keep up to date with guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic below.
Keep up to date with COVID-19 Vaccine Information
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To keep up to date with national COVID-19 Vaccine Information, click here
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If you live in the North of the county, keep up to date with the local vaccination program by clicking here
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If you live in the south of the county, keep up to date with the local vaccination program by clicking here
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Unmasking Stalking - National Stalking Awareness week 2021
Cumbria police are supporting National Stalking Awareness week (19th – 25th April). The week, initiated by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, provides a focused annual platform to raise awareness of stalking, reporting and the support services available to victims.
This year, the awareness week is focused on: Unmasking Stalking.
In 2020, in Cumbria, there were 506 reported crimes of stalking. National developments in crime recording now allow for every incident of stalking to be recorded as an individual crime, meaning an incident of stalking could involve several crimes. Of the 506 reported crimes, 74% of these were domestic related.
Operation Sceptre
Operation Sceptre will begin this Monday (April 26th), this is a national week of action all police forces will be taking part in aiming to prevent and educate alongside our partner agencies.
Members of the public will be able to dispose of any type of knife or bladed article safely and anonymously at nominated stations.
Anyone wishing to bring knives or weapons for destruction should consider how they are transported to police stations. Please bring them wrapped up or boxed so that they remain safe while being carried.
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In other news...
Cumbria welcomes first cohort of officers under Detective Pathway Programme
The cohort of 16 officers started their training programme on 12 April and were sworn in at their attestation ceremony held on Friday (19 April).
Click here to read the full story
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Man banned from driving for speeding on M6
A Glasgow man has been banned from driving and fined after being seen by officers speeding on the M6 Northbound near J42.
Click here to read the full story
Keswick man jailed for 20 years for historic sex offences
A man who sexually abused two children over nearly a 4 year period in the late 1970s and early 1980s has been jailed for 20 years following a investigation by specialist detectives.
Click here to read the full story
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Thank you for staying at home, protecting lives and helping our NHS
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