Covid19 - worrying developments...

THE Pandemic is taking a worrying turn with India being hit by a Covid 'tsunami' as Hospitals run out of oxygen and people die in street. Also, the Japan's Government has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto amid rising Covid19 infections. Yet, in Hyde Park, London yet more protesting over lockdown and masks. This time just a few minutes away from St Mary's Hospital, where many patients with Covid19 have been admitted. Sadly this story keeps being repeated up and down the country. That includes a Political Party standing in the local elections, in some parts of the UK, calling for an end of all restrictions. Is it time we have a wake up call and a reality check? What are your thoughts on this? Please email us to:- News24@SouthportReporter.Com. with your views on this very sensitive topic.

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is backdrop for bold climate action

THE projections on the City landmark illuminate Friends of the Earth�s call for candidates to prioritise the climate emergency in the elections on 6 May, and ask them to commit to delivering an ambitious Climate Action Plan. Friends of the Earth is calling on all candidates to mark Earth Day, by demonstrating what they will do for the region if elected. Friends of the Earth campaigner, Estelle Worthington, said:- "We used the Cathedral to full effect as backdrop to project the need to take climate change seriously and create much needed employment. Metro Mayors have critical powers at their disposal to fight the climate and ecological emergency. The climate crisis may seem a global problem, but the answer lies in our local communities. On 6 May 2021, we can all demand ambitious climate action for our City Region and a greener, fairer society for all."

Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region

THE total number of UK Coronavirus (Covid19) infections that have been laboratory confirmed, within the UK, has risen by:- 2,061 cases and the total number now stand at:- 4,403,170 that includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the 4 National totals.

The total number of Covid19 associated UK fatalities added to the total, was sadly reported to be:- 32 within 28 days of positive test, according to the Department of Health. The total number of deaths of people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory is:- 127,417, within 28 days of positive test. Deaths with Covid19 on the death certificate:- 150,841.

The number of Covid19 patients currently in UK Hospitals:- 1,781. The current number of Covid19 patients currently in mechanical ventilation beds in UK Hospitals:- 243 Daily number of Covid19 patients admitted to UK Hospitals:- 132.

In England, there are a total of:- 3,847,341 confirmed cases. North West - total of:- 605,295 confirmed cases.

The number of laboratory confirmed cases within the Liverpool City Region are as follows:-

Area and number of confirmed cases:- Risen by:-
Liverpool City Region

Nation Lockdown

National UK Restrictions

► Liverpool, 48,425 confirmed cases.
7

► Halton, 11,930 confirmed cases. 3

► Knowsley, 17,362 confirmed cases. 0

► Sefton, 23,882 confirmed cases. 6

► St. Helens, 17,048 confirmed cases. 1

► Wirral, 24,260 confirmed cases.
5

Colour Key:- 0 1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 40 41 to 50 51 to 100 100 to 199 200 & over

Daily reported Covid19 deaths are now measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the 1st laboratory confirmed positive Covid19 test. Daily and cumulative numbers of Covid19 patients admitted to Hospital. Data are not updated every day by all 4 nations and the figures are not comparable as Wales include suspected Covid19 patients while the other nations include only confirmed cases.

Total UK people who have received Vaccination

1st Dose 2nd Dose

33,508,590 12,071,810

Jab Stats correct as of:- 23 April 2021

The Vaccination programme began on 8 December 2020 with people receiving the Vaccine developed by Pfizer / BioNTech, and people began receiving the Oxford University / AstraZeneca Vaccine from 4 January 2021. Both Vaccine s are given as 2 doses, at lEast 21 days apart, for a full Vaccination course.