Local hospitals across the North East say Covid measures remain in place to help stop the spread of the virus and protect patients and staff. As Plan B restrictions ending tomorrow, NHS staff in Gateshead have said they are reminding staff and patients that measures are still in place. All Read more…
The period people must self-isolate for following a positive Covid-19 test Is being reduced to 5 full days. This was announced by the health secretary Sajid Javid, announcing that the government had decided to further reduce the self-isolation period from 7 days to 5 days. In order to be able Read more…
Gateshead Council Struggling Amid Staff Isolating Due To Omicron Cases The leader of Gateshead Council has said that council services are struggling due to staff having to isolate, due to the rise in Omicron cases. He also added that the public ‘must take whatever steps they can’ to reduce the Read more…
”This is a moment for utmost caution”, says Boris Johnson at this evening’s press conference. Plan B restrictions to say in place, in England, says Prime Minister More than 200,000 new Covid cases in one day (figures 218,724 are due to a backlog from Wales / Northern Ireland from New Year Read more…
Visitor Restrictions In QE Hospital Gateshead Due To Omicron Cases Visitor restrictions in QE Hospital Gateshead have been implemented to help control the spread of Covid-19. From Tuesday 4th January 2022, visiting at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead has been restricted. Nicola Bruce, Director of Operations, said: “The Omicron variant Read more…
LATEST: The Governemnt say no new restrictions will be put in place in England before the new year. The health secretary has, however, told people to remain ‘cautious’ and to ‘celebrate New Years outside’ if possible. “When we get into the new year, of course we will see then whether Read more…
Father & Son Handed Out Christmas Cards Across North East To Homeless Meet the father and son giving out festive Christmas cards to homeless people across the North East. MD and son Usman decided to hand out Christmas cards, toiletries and money to those who are sleeping rough this festive Read more…
Newcastle Firework Display Cancelled Due To Covid Cases Newcastle’s annual New Years Eve fireworks display has been cancelled, due to rise in Coronavirus cases and the new Omicron variant. Fireworks, live music and other entertainment were set to bring the iconic Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside alive this New Years Eve, Read more…
Keir Starmer Urges Public To Stick To Rules This Festive Season. The leader of the Labour Party has addressed the nation this evening, in response to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s vaccine booster speech yesterday. LATEST UPDATE – LABOUR LEADER KEIR STARMER Labour Leader Keir Starmer is urging the public to Read more…