Tag: Omicron

Peter Roberts receiving his first vaccine on December 16th. (Image:  Salford CCG)

Salford infection rate drops but public warned “don’t throw caution to the wind”

Infection rates for Omicron may be falling but that does not mean people can drop their guard against the virus, […]

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Salford’s hospitality industry continues the fight against Omicron

As a result of lockdown, almost 10,000 licensed premises – including pubs, clubs and restaurants permanently closed across the UK. […]

"I feel as if this is Boris trying to improve his popularity ratings at the expense of general practices" - Salford medical practice feels pressured by recent booster announcement

“I feel as if this is Boris trying to improve his popularity ratings at the expense of general practices” – Salford medical practice feels pressured by recent booster announcement

A booster vaccine is now available to every adult aged 18-years-old in England. Prime minister Boris Johnson announced last night […]

photo taken by Anthony Walsh, permission given by Eva and Ellie (staff in picture)

“We’re going to have to wait until next week to see what impact it has on us” – Salford cafés react to the return of ‘work from home’ measures

Salford cafés have expressed uncertainty as to the effects of the reintroduction of the government’s ‘work from home’ advice this […]

"The longer it lasts, the harder it's going to be"- Salford business owners express mixed views over new Covid restrictions

“The longer it lasts, the harder it’s going to be”- Salford business owners express mixed views over new Covid restrictions

Shop workers in Eccles have expressed generally supportive views over new Covid restrictions The governments Plan B options include reintroducing […]