FOLLOWING news the nation was being locked down for a third time to address the growing Covid crisis, the overriding message from police and local authorities is to ‘stay at home’. The leader of Craven District Council Cllr Richard Foster told people to ‘act as though they had Covid-19’ and ‘play their part’ by staying home. He said: “The situation nationally is extremely serious and the numbers of Covid-19 cases are rising rapidly in Craven, as they are across the country. “I know another national lockdown is very difficult for residents and businesses. “The Government guidance about support for businesses is still being finalised and we will get this to you as soon as possible over the coming days, as we know many will be desperate for financial support.
GP surgery staff do not deserve to be shouted at and abused : Calls for patience as demand surges Exceptionally busy practices, high demand for appointments and longer waits in the run up to Christmas across parts of our region
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NHS leaders have called for patience and kindness amid a surge in demand for appointments at GP surgeries.
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Friday, 18th December 2020, 11:20 am
North Yorkshire residents are being urged to share in a Christmas message of thanks to key workers, frontline staff and those working behind the scenes for their dedication during the pandemic.
The County Council’s Team North Yorkshire campaign recognises everybody who has played their part, including staff from the County Council, district councils, North Yorkshire Police, the NHS, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, those working in the private sector and thousands of volunteers.
Our video shows just a small part of the thank you messages that have poured in, you can watch the whole video here on North Yorkshire County Council s Youtube channel.