Highest number of COVID-19 deaths recorded in Cumbria
The latest coronavirus data released this afternoon says Cumbria has experienced its highest weekly number of COVID-19 deaths the county has yet seen.
The news that 85 people died of COVID-19 comes as infection rates in the community continue to drop, but hospitals remain under intense pressure and new admissions continue to increase in the south of the county.
Colin Cox, the countyâs director of public health, is urging people not to become complacent as infection numbers fall.
He said: âOur biggest risk now is that we start to think this is all over, infections are falling, and we have the vaccination programme rolling out.
Cumbria has suffered its worst week since the start of the pandemic for coronavirus deaths. The latest data for the week ending January 22 show that 85 people died with coronavirus in Cumbria. The tragic news comes as infection rates in the community continue to drop, but hospitals remain under intense pressure and new admissions continue to increase in the south of the county. Cumbria s director of public health is urging people not to become complacent as infection numbers fall. “Our biggest risk now is that we start to think this is all over, infections are falling, and we have the vaccination programme rolling out, said Colin Cox.
LATEST data released today shows week ending 22 January recording the highest weekly number of COVID-19 deaths the county has yet seen. The tragic news comes as infection rates in the community continue to drop, but hospitals remain under intense pressure and new admissions continue to increase in the south of the county. The county’s Director of Public Health is urging people not to become complacent as infection numbers fall. Colin Cox said: “Our biggest risk now is that we start to think this is all over, infections are falling, and we have the vaccination programme rolling out. These things are both true and good news. But we cannot let our guard down or we will once again see infections rocket.
Jeanette Pieri, Emma Simmons and Joanna Armstrong. Hospital and clinical pharmacists in primary care have worked together to ensure the safe and speedy acceleration biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. Pharmacists have been overseeing the safe handling of the Covid-19 Pfizer and Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccines to ensure their integrity. Paul Fieldhouse is clinical director of pharmacy services for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) and said: “The vaccine requires special storage, particular careful handling in preparation for each dose and robust governance systems to be in place. It has been really good that we have all been able to share our experience and learning to support the roll-out in general practice.”
Hospital and primary care pharmacists roll out COVID-19 vaccinations
Jeanette Pieri Emma Simmons Joanna Armstrong PCN pharmacists
Hospital and clinical pharmacists in primary care have worked together to ensure the safe and speedy acceleration biggest vaccination programme in NHS history.
Pharmacists have been overseeing the safe handling of the COVID-19 Pfizer and Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccines to ensure their integrity.
This includes working with local leads on clinical advice and training, also ensuring the vaccine is stored, prepared and administered safely.
Paul Fieldhouse is clinical director of pharmacy services for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
He said: âThe vaccine requires special storage, particular careful handling in preparation for each dose and robust governance systems to be in place. It has been really good that we have all been able to share our experience and learning to support the roll-out in general practice.â