Coronavirus

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The nation is looking for up to 250,000 volunteers to help up to 1.5 million people who have been asked to shield themselves from coronavirus because of underlying health conditions.

Derek Thomas (St Ives) (Con)

Good Evening,

The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone.

All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer.

The UK Government has now taken further messages to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

From tonight, people should not leave their homes other than for:

The Government last night issued further advice regarding essential and non-essential travel:

This guidance is for people planning to visit second homes or holiday premises during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

I have always worked closely with Cornish fishermen, industry representatives and the Government to support the Cornish fishing industry as much as possible and during this unprecedented time I will continue to do what I can to help fishermen.

Taken from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-pr…

Good afternoon everyone

Thank you for coming, and thank you to Robert Jenrick, the Communities Secretary, and Dr Jenny Harries, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.

I want again to thank everyone in the country today for the huge effort that we are collectively making.

As an island community, the Isles of Scilly’s transport links – both with the mainland and between the islands; for passengers and freight – are critical to our survival.

Information directly from: Gov.uk