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Understanding Bird Flu and How to Prepare for It in 2025

South West Connected — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:59:29 +0000

As we step into 2025, the threat of infectious diseases continues to be a global concern. One such disease that has raised alarm in the past is bird flu, or avian influenza, a viral infection that primarily affects birds but has the potential to spread to humans under certain conditions. While outbreaks of bird flu […]

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Rising Cases of HMPV in the UK: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself

South West Connected — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:03:43 +0000

As we move through the colder months, respiratory illnesses become increasingly common. One virus gaining attention in the UK is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a lesser-known but significant pathogen that can cause respiratory symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Recent reports indicate a steady rise in HMPV cases, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) […]

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UK construction unemployment falls to lowest level since 2019

reporter — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:01:20 +0000

Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, said: “The pandemic hit the construction industry hard, but the latest ONS data shows that the level of unemployment has plummeted in recent months, and is now at its lowest figure in almost three years. “At its peak in July-September 2020, there were 77,000 UK construction workers […]

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HEROES FOR HEROES: HOSPITAL VACCINE STAFF GET SWEET TREAT THANK YOU FROM BERKSHIRE DEVELOPER

UnsworthSugden — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:02:45 +0000

In recognition of their hard work throughout the pandemic, staff at Royal Berkshire Hospital have received a sweet treat from local developer David Wilson Homes. 20 members of staff who were directly involved in the vaccination programme at Newbury Racecourse were gifted a box of Cadbury’s Heroes chocolates as a way to show the house […]

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COUPLE BUY THEIR FIRST HOME AFTER COVID CANCELLED WEDDING

Lucy Castle — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:01:56 +0000

WITH their wedding plans on hold, Jade Logan and Louis Burrows decided to make another long-term commitment and buy a home together. Diverting some of the money that would have been spent on their big day towards a deposit, the couple purchased a four-bedroom detached home at River View Garden Village in Lydney. “I couldn’t […]

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HALF OF SOUTH WEST FIRMS COULD MAKE EMPLOYEES RETURN TO THE WORKPLACE BEFORE THEY’RE COMFORTABLE

oliviaprole — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:02:01 +0000

More than half of businesses in the South West could make employees return to their normal workplaces before they are comfortable doing so, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health. When asked about their plans to return to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions ease, nearly half of business owners and directors (45%) […]

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Easing back into socialising post pandemic

CommunitySpirit — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:02:35 +0000

As lock down begins to ease across the UK, many are suffering from social anxiety so it’s important to sustain this community camaraderie whilst easing back into socialising beyond Covid. The pandemic has also undoubtedly bought about a renewed sense of community spirit not seen since war time. Rooted in community, there have been a wealth of positive […]

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TAUNTON CARE HOME PLANTS PANDEMIC MEMORIAL TREE

News Gathering — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:01:01 +0000

symbolise regrowth after the pandemic. The home, based on Wyvern Road, was gifted a willow tree by local businessman, Matt Foster, and it has been positioned in the centre courtyard of the home where it can be seen by residents and staff. Oake Meadows’ activities coordinator, Jean Coleman, planned a memorial event which involved planting […]

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Vaccination: Destination or Staycation

SMcD — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:03:53 +0000

73% of British holiday makers intend to stay in the UK this summer due to delays in Government vaccination passports, as England’s safest staycation destinations are revealed. Data from myGP revealed that 73% of British holidaymakers are planning a staycation this summer, rather than travelling abroad. Amongst those planning to travel abroad, 84% were happy […]

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RGB offers thanks to those on the front line

LatestNews — Sat, 01 May 2021 21:57:14 +0000

RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with 32 other builders merchants from across the country by offering a discount to NHS staff as a thank you for the tireless support provided by healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is spearheading the campaign and until 12th October 2021, NHS workers who […]

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