Daily Newsletter Thursday 14th May 2020
Editorial:
The Government again attempted to clarify its lock down rules yesterday. The original announcements sent out completely mixed messages, and frankly the clarifications were as bad.
An international group of scientists wrote to the Times yesterday. They are advocating the mandatory wearing of masks in all enclosed spaces, and in public open spaces where appropriate social distancing is not possible. They are part of the Masks for all group. Their arguments are simple and strong and I have reproduced two of their charts below.
Unlike the Government's messages, this message is very simple:
Spreading Covid-19 is not right!
If we all wear masks all of the time, then we all protect each other.
Mine are arriving today.
Masks for all:
The evidence showing how masks and testing are successful. (Click on picture to enlarge) |
Why masks for all, saves lives and jobs. |
Birthdays:
None that we know of.
Nationally:
494 deaths were reported by the Government yesterday taking us to 33,186 across the UK. The number of new lab confirmed cases was still over 3,200. There was indeed a jump on Tuesday as expected.
Locally:
In Northamptonshire another 14 cases were reported yesterday with the specimen dates being spread back over the last few days.
2 new infections were reported in East Northamptonshire yesterday. But notice the big jump in Bedford!
Local Authority | Cases | per 100,000 population | Daily increase |
---|---|---|---|
Bedford | 531 | 309.4 | 31 |
Kettering | 188 | 185.6 | 7 |
Northampton | 392 | 174.1 | 0 |
East Northamptonshire | 156 | 166.1 | 2 |
Wellingborough | 120 | 151.0 | 2 |
Corby | 102 | 144.0 | 4 |
Daily links (all verified):
Daily Podcast | http://covid-19.chelveston.org.uk/daily-briefings/20200514 |
Daily newsletter | http://covid-19.chelveston.org.uk/daily-newsletter |
Pause for thought | http://church.chelveston.org.uk/pause-for-thought/20200514 |
Parish History | https://www.chelveston-pc.gov.uk/history.html |
Puzzle Library | http://covid-19.chelveston.org.uk/puzzle-library/ |
Advice on breathing with Covid-19 Symptoms | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwLzAdriec0 |
Vulnerable Household registration | https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable |
Northamptonshire County Council Support Line | Call 0300 126 1000 and select Option 5 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm) |
Longhurst Housing Association Support Line | Call 0300 123 1745 |
Village support line | Call 07850 570007 in the first instance and I’ll find you help |
ASDA Volunteer Card | http://asda.com/volunteercard |
Pharmacy2U | https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk |
Covid-19 Symptom Tracker |
https://covid.joinzoe.com/ |
Live UK Covid-19 Tracker (Public Health England) |
https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ |
Parish Council Walking Leaflet | https://www.chelveston-pc.gov.uk/uploads/walk-leaflet.pdf |
And finally . . .
The Nations of the UK can't quite agree on the message ... |