Health news in Preston covering Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, GP practices and other health updates – as well as real-life features with those speaking out about health conditions
Preston and Lancashire to be placed back into tier-3 restrictions from 2 DecemberPreston will go back into tier-3 restrictions once the second national lockdown ends on December 2. Health Secretary Matt Hancock is giving a statement in the House of Commons to […]
3 years ago Preston’s coronavirus infection rate falls further as tier-2 or tier-3 decision battle ragesAs Preston and Lancashire sit poised awaiting the decision on tiers the latest coronavirus figures show the city continues to have a falling infection rate. New cases recorded in Preston […]
3 years ago Latest Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rates as Christmas ‘bubble’ restrictions confirmedPreston’s coronavirus infection rate has continued its steady fall as Christmas restrictions were confirmed by the government. The city, and the county, are awaiting the decision on Thursday (26 November) […]
3 years ago Nearly £50,000 investment for babies on Royal Preston Hospital’s maternity unitRoyal Preston Hospital‘s maternity unit has invested in nearly £50,000 worth of specialist equipment. The new investment will allow faster and more efficient treatment for seriously ill newborns and help […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Map shows latest coronavirus case rise and falls in areas of Preston and South RibbleMost areas of Preston and South Ribble have seen a decrease in Covid cases over the last week (11-18 November). However, areas such as Leyland North, Plungington and University and […]
3 years ago Preston’s coronavirus infection rate goes below 300 as Prime Minister gives tier restrictions updatePreston has seen one of its lowest daily rises in coronavirus cases in recent months. The city, and county, awaits a decision on Thursday as to whether it will go […]
3 years ago ‘They must treat us as equals’ – Preston Council leader’s reaction to latest Covid-19 government announcementPreston City Council’s leader Councillor Matthew Brown has reacted to Boris Johnson’s latest Covid-19 announcement. Speaking after the Prime Minister outlined the return of the regional tiered approach when national […]
3 years ago Preston and Lancashire await tier-restrictions fate as some post 2 December changes confirmedPreston and Lancashire will uncover on Thursday which tier we go into once the national lockdown ends on 2 December. The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, outlined the return of the […]
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