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This page last updated on 12 April 2020
- Easter
Boris Johnson has left
Hospital
THE 55 year old, UK
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has been discharged from St
Thomas' Hospital, London, after spending 3 nights in intensive
care and returning to a ward, on Thursday, 9 April 2020. 10 days
after testing positive for the virus, Downing Street has told
the media that he will not immediately return to work. We are
also told that Boris Johnson wants to:- "thank everybody
at St Thomas' for the brilliant care he has received."
He also added that his thoughts are with all those affected by
this illness s he continues his recovery at his country
residence, Chequers, Buckinghamshire.
Metro Mayor
Steve Rotheram appeals for people to stay home and help beat the
Coronavirus this Easter Bank Holiday Monday!
THE Liverpool City
Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has appealed to people to stay
at home this Easter to help stop the spread of the virus and
bring the crisis to a swifter end. Speaking in a video message
ahead of what would normally be a key holiday weekend of family
gatherings and outdoor leisure activities, Mayor Rotheram has
appealed to people to not let:- 'corona complacency,'
set in and please stay home and only make absolutely
essential journeys. Steve Rotheram said:-
"The Coronavirus poses a challenge unlike anything ever seen in
modern Britain. You've heard the message many times to stay
home, stay safe, save lives. But it's probably more important
than ever; to reinforce that 'life saving' message; as we enjoy
the Bank Holiday. It's the only occasion I can remember when
everyone's answer to the question, 'where did you go over the
Easter break?' should be exactly the same:- 'I stayed home; and
saved lives.' I've been really impressed with most people's
behaviour so far - in following Public Health England advice.
The Weather might be changing, but our discipline has to remain
the same. Don't let 'Corona Complacency' set in. This virus
doesn't discriminate; the Prime Minister's fight for health
proves that. Our NHS and frontline workers are doing their bit;
you have to do yours. Stay home, stay safe, save lives."
Safety reminder for those planning to catch up on
household projects during Easter Bank Holiday Lockdown
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OVER the last few days,
letters have been arriving from the Prime Minister in peoples
letter boxes thought the UK. The letter also has a booklet that
explains what the symptoms of the Coronavirus, how to wash your
hands and other information. If you get a letter like this,
please do not put it in the bin, as it does have some extremely
useful information within it that can help save you and your
loved ones, along with our communities. Please stay safe and
follow the advice.
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Safety reminder for those planning to catch up on
household projects during Easter Bank Holiday Lockdown
WITH the COVID-19 Lockdown limiting recreational options for the Easter Holiday
period many people may be thinking about getting out the toolbox and catching up
on some household projects. This year's Easter Bank Holiday period represents an
ideal opportunity to make the most of the Lockdown staycation by carrying out
some much needed home improvement or gardening work. However, it's important to
stay safe while doing our DIY, so it's good to beware of the sometimes hidden
hazards in our homes, including gas pipes. Cadent, Britain's biggest gas
distribution network and provider of the gas emergency service, is regularly
called out to reports of 3rd party damage to our gas network. Some of these
can be the result of DIY jobs gone wrong.
Peter Close, Cadent Director of Safety, said:- "Damaging a live gas service pipe
can result in a gas leak, fire or explosion putting not just the person doing
the work at risk but also others in the property as well as neighbours and pets.
As a rough guide gas service pipes will generally follow the shortest route from
the gas meter to the gas main which will usually be located beneath a road or
pavement outside the property. However, this may not always be the case and we
would advise any members of the public undertaking DIY tasks to exercise
caution, eSpecially when drilling or digging. If they do damage 1 of our pipes
they should ensure they move to a safe location and report it us on:- 0800 111
999, as soon as possible."
DIY aficionados should also not attempt any work to move, fix or fit gas
appliances including:- boilers and cookers. Instead they should arrange for a Gas
Safe Registered professional engineer to carry out the work.
Peter explained:- "Rather than saving you a few pounds DIY gas work can cost you
your life as well as putting others at risk as unsafe gas work can lead to gas
and carbon monoxide leaks, fires and explosions. Our message is clear as
tempting as it may be to try and do it yourself, work involving your gas
appliances should only be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer."
For more information on how to find a Gas Safe Registered engineer in your area
call:- 0800 408 5500 or visit:-
GasSafeRegister.Co.UK.
Public safety is the company's top priority and extra
precautions are being taken during the Coronavirus pandemic to
ensure both customers and employees remain safe. Further
information can be found on the company's
website.
Total UK cases
COVID-19 Cases Update for Liverpool City Region and
surroundings
ON the day UK Prime
Minister, Boris Johnson leaves hospital, the UK's recorded
Hospital COVID-19 fatalities rise by 737, taking the UK's
COVID-19 death rate to 10,612. The number of COVID-19
infections has risen by 5,288 in just a day, to 84,279, the
Department of Health said. In England, there are a total of
66,330 confirmed cases. North West has a total of 9,452
confirmed cases. Current confirmed cases within the
following Local Authorities are as follows:-
► Liverpool, 849 confirmed cases.
► Sefton, 453 confirmed cases.
► Wirral, 489 confirmed cases.
► St. Helens, 361 confirmed cases.
► Halton, 183 confirmed cases.
► Lancashire, 1,453 confirmed cases.
► Cheshire West and Chester, 383 confirmed cases.
► Cheshire East, 368 confirmed cases.
► Manchester, 611 confirmed cases.
► Stockport, 429 confirmed cases.
► Trafford, 342 confirmed cases.
► Wigan, 281 confirmed cases.
► Bolton, 321 confirmed cases.
► Rochdale, 251 confirmed cases.
► Bury, 213 confirmed cases.
► Tameside, 263 confirmed cases.
► Oldham, 306 confirmed cases.
► Blackburn with Darwen, 139 confirmed cases.
These stats are according to Public Health England as of
12/04/2020.
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