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Apr 20, 2020
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Coronavirus Update Monday 20th April

I hope you have had a restful and safe weekend. Please see below update PPE There are still major problems in our PPE sector. In this...

Apr 17, 2020
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Coronavirus update Friday 17th April 2020

I would like to start by expressing my sadness at the news of Norman Hunter’s passing. This news is made only more tragic in the context...

Apr 16, 2020
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Coronavirus update: Thursday 16th April

The total confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in the Leeds area up to 5pm 14 April was 734. The total number of reported deaths of people...

Apr 15, 2020
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Coronavirus update: Wednesday 15th April

PPE Yesterday, I delivered 40 pieces of locally produced Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Wheatfield’s Hospice. The visors were...

Apr 14, 2020
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Coronavirus update Tuesday 14th April

I would like to start by thanking you for your continued discipline and dedication to the lockdown effort. On what was a very warm Easter...

Apr 9, 2020
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Coronavirus update Thursday 9th April 2020

Update from Hospitals 179 COVID patients across LGI and St James, with 27 in critical care, and 53 deaths in Leeds. We do have empty beds...

Apr 8, 2020
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Coronavirus update Wednesday 8th April 2020

Ask Alex Join me at 2pm for Ask Alex on Facebook live. This is an opportunity for you to ask me questions live online. I am doing these...

Apr 7, 2020
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Coronavirus update Tuesday 7th April 2020

Leeds has 325 cases reported to date. Very sadly, 48 deaths have been recorded at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. Sunbathing and use of...

Apr 6, 2020
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Why can’t we sunbathe?

Images over the weekend of people sunbathing or doing yoga in parks have dominated the news media. They have caused some councils to...

Apr 6, 2020
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Coronavirus update Monday 6th April 2020

The current position on COVID cases in Leeds 272 and sadly 35 recorded deaths in hospital in Leeds. Volunteering update More than 6,000...

Apr 3, 2020
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Coronavirus update Friday 3rd April

In Leeds, there are 192 confirmed cases and 26 deaths to 31st March, with a further update expected shortly. Whilst it is very difficult...

Apr 2, 2020
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Coronavirus update Thursday 2nd April 2020

The number of coronavirus deaths in Yorkshire passes 100 and confirmed cases rise to 1600. There has also been a reported uptick in motor...

Apr 1, 2020
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Coronavirus update Wednesday 1st April

Dear all, Please find today’s update (a little later than usual). As always stay safe and stay home. Furlough The Government Furlough...

Mar 31, 2020
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Coronavirus update Tuesday 31st March 2020

Thank you for reading today’s update. The death rate is sadly rising and cases continue to grow in the United Kingdom and across the...

Mar 30, 2020
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Coronavirus update Monday 30th March

Dear all, Today marks the start of the second week of the coronavirus lockdown. This is an extremely difficult and disruptive time and...

Mar 27, 2020
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Coronavirus update Friday 27th March

Thank you for visiting. Please share this information as widely as possible. I try every day to cut through the noise and bring you the...

Mar 26, 2020
2 min

Coronavirus update Thursday 26th March

Leeds Currently has 53 confirmed cases of Coronavirus. As is the case with everywhere, we are expecting exponential growth over the next...

Mar 25, 2020
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Coronavirus update Wednesday 25th March

New hotline A new hotline has been set up by Leeds City Council for those who feel particularly vulnerable to coronavirus and have no...

Mar 24, 2020
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Coronavirus update Tuesday 24th March

Last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister Last night the Prime Minister announced measures that I and those on the Labour front...

Mar 23, 2020
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Coronavirus Update Monday 23rd March

IMPORTANT: It is clear there are many still not following the national guidance. It is vital that you stay at home where you can at this...