Peterborough Coronavirus (COVID-19) News

Hospitals across the country are facing increased pressures as cases of coronavirus, in particular the Omicron variant, continue to sweep throughout the nation.

Two Peterborough taxi companies are offering free rides to those going to get their Covid-19 vaccination.

Some non-urgent operations and appointments are being postponed at our hospitals due to staffing issues, the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) has announced.

Pre-departure Covid tests for travellers arriving in England are to be scrapped, Boris Johnson has announced, in a major boost for the beleaguered travel industry. 

Schools across the country, including Peterborough are raising concerns of staff shortages, fearing the situation could worsen in the new term and cause further disruption to children’s education. 

The Secretary of State for Education said face-to-face teaching will continue and remain “the norm” as he outlined a series of Covid measures for schools.

The dearth of coronavirus tests has been described as “irresponsible” and a “royal cock-up” by people desperate to get hold of one during the Christmas and new year period. 

Hospital Vaccination Hubs have opened their doors across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to people looking to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, this week

May was an interesting month with many significant developments for Peterborough this year. 

Rishi Sunak has offered a £1 billion support package to businesses hit by Covid restrictions amid concerns over the Omicron variant.