Coronavirus

The Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, says Covid has been 'wreaking havoc'. Stock picture: Rob Davies

'Perfect storm' sees Covid 'wreak havoc' at Herefordshire hospitals
THE managing director of Herefordshire's NHS has said Covid has been a "perfect storm" in recent weeks and has "wreaked havoc".

The Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, was treating fewer Covid patients on Tuesday than the same time the week before. Stock picture: Rob Davies

Another 23 people admitted to hospital in Herefordshire with Covid

Two years ago today, the first coronavirus lockdown started and High Town, Hereford, was soon deserted. Picture: Rob Davies

Pictures Coronavirus in Herefordshire: two years since country plunged into lockdown

Some school
classes are being sent home due to Covid, Herefordshire Council has said. Stock picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Herefordshire schools partially closing due to Covid is 'unavoidable'

Photos via PA/Newsquest shows Boris Johnson and a background image of No. 10 Downing Street.

Downing Street latest: Full list of Tory MPs who want Boris Johnson to resign

CRITICAL: Virologist Professor Lawrence Young has been critical of Boris Johnson's government lifting Plan B

Worcestershire virologist criticises Plan B being lifted warning 'Covid is far from over'

Coronavirus cases are still rising in Herefordshire, with Hereford the worst affected part of the county. Picture: Rob Davies

Latest Covid hotspots in Herefordshire as cases almost double in a week

Transport for Wales services are being reduced because of staff absences owing to Covid-19. Picture: Transport for Wales

Covid-19: Herefordshire train passengers face service cuts

Number of Covid patients in Herefordshire hospitals rising again, data suggests

Number of Covid patients in Herefordshire hospitals rising again, data suggests

The coronavirus infection rates across Herefordshire are rising. Picture: PA Wire

Latest Covid hotspots in Herefordshire as cases rise by 50 per cent

Chris Howell and his wife Heather run the Oak Inn at Staplow, near Ledbury

Herefordshire pub doesn't trust Government amid reports of stricter Covid rules

Boris Johnson could implement a circuit breaker lockdown in the next 48 hours to help slow the spread of Covid-19 (PA)

Boris Johnson could announce new Covid restrictions in next 48 hours, according to reports

Coronavirus cases have risen in Herefordshire overall. Stock picture: Rob Davies

Latest Herefordshire Covid hotspots as overall case rate rises

The number of school children in Herefordshire testing positive for coronavirus each week is rising, the council has warned. Stock picture

More Herefordshire school children catch Covid as parents get fresh warning

Coronavirus cases have fallen in Herefordshire overall. Stock picture: Rob Davies

Latest Covid hotspots in Herefordshire as overall infection rate falls

Monty Don, pictured in 2019, has criticised the NHS's Covid booster programme in Herefordshire. Picture: Jonathan Barry

Updated Hereford NHS boss calls out TV gardener Monty Don after Covid jab criticism

Queen Elizabeth High School in Bromyard which is putting extra Covid rules in place after a rise in cases

Herefordshire school enforces new Covid rules as cases rise

Coronavirus cases have risen in several areas of Herefordshire. Stock picture: Rob Davies

The Covid hotspots in Herefordshire where rates are double national average

Parents in Herefordshire have been warned that schools are facing 'tough' decisions at short notice as Christmas nears. Stock picture

Covid: Herefordshire schools face 'tough decisions'

The latest number of Covid patients at the Wye Valley NHS Trust, which runs Hereford County Hospital, has been released. Stock picture: Rob Davies

This is the latest number of Covid patients in hospital in Herefordshire

Tighter Covid rules will come into force in Wales. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

Tougher Covid rules in Wales – how it affects people from Herefordshire visiting

Almost all carers currently working in Herefordshire's care homes are vaccinated against coronavirus, Herefordshire Council said. Stock picture: PA Wire

Chief speaks out as Covid jab deadline looms on care staff in Herefordshire

Coronavirus cases are being relaxed at Queen Elizabeth High School in Bromyard. Picture
: Google

Herefordshire school relaxes Covid rules but warns of changes at short notice

Tighter Covid rules are expected to come into force in Wales. Picture:
Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

New Covid rules for Wales – what it means for people from Herefordshire visiting

The number of Covid patients at the Wye Valley NHS Trust has hit a eight-month high over the last week. Stock picture

Number of Covid patients at Herefordshire's hospitals hits eight-month high

Coronavirus cases are rising in Herefordshire. Stock picture

Covid in Herefordshire: warning issued as Covid cases rise again

Coronavirus case rates remain high among younger age groups

These are the age groups with the most Covid cases in Herefordshire

Coronavirus cases are still rising in some areas of Herefordshire. Picture: PA Wire

Covid cases rising in these Herefordshire areas amid calls for new restrictions

Arrow Ward at Hereford County Hospital is shut due to a number of Covid cases

Covid shuts ward at Hereford County Hospital as patients test positive

Queen Elizabeth High School in Bromyard is introducing new rules to combat a rise in Covid cases

Bromyard school's new rules in place to combat rising Covid cases

There are still hundreds of coronavirus absences being reported at Herefordshire's schools

Herefordshire schools still reporting hundreds of coronavirus cases

Urgent warning issued over 'very high' Covid case rate in Herefordshire

Urgent warning issued over 'very high' Covid case rate in Herefordshire

Covid passports are being introduced in Wales. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

Covid passports: what people from Herefordshire need to know when going to Wales

The number of children off school in Herefordshire due to Covid is rising. Stock picture

Revealed: latest update on how Covid is affecting Herefordshire's schools

Covid cases hit record high for this age group in Herefordshire

Covid cases hit record high for this age group in Herefordshire

Coronavirus cases are rising in Herefordshire.

These are the areas with the highest number of Covid cases in Herefordshire

Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK this week - how to book yours. (PA)

Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK

Moderna vaccine approved for 12 to 17-year-olds by MHRA. (Newsquest)

Moderna vaccine approved for 12 to 17-year-olds by MHRA

RULE CHANGE: AstraZeneca vaccine, as the rule changes for double jabbed people in England. Picture: PA Photo

Rule change as double jabbed can avoid quarantine - here's what you need to know

Vue, McDonald's, Deliveroo -firms to offer freebies to encourage Covid jab. (PA)

Vue, McDonald's, Deliveroo - firms offer freebies to encourage Covid vaccination

Doctors could detect Long Covid with simple check on your eye. (Canva)

Doctors could detect Long Covid with routine check on your eye

Kate Garraway shares concerning update on husband's Covid battle. (PA)

Kate Garraway shares concerning update on husband's Covid-19 battle

A new map has revealed how many people in each area of Herefordshire have had a Covid jab

New map reveals how many people have had Covid jabs around Ledbury

Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless', in WhatsApp leak. (PA/Canva)

Cummings WhatsApp leak: Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless'

Closing borders would not have stopped Delta variant reaching UK. (PA)

Closing borders would not have stopped Delta variant reaching UK, expert warns

'Bottled it' - Brits slam Boris Johnson after ‘Freedom Day’ push back

'Bottled it' - Brits slam Boris Johnson following ‘Freedom Day’ push back

6 rules likely to remain in place as Boris Johnson announces press conference

6 rules likely to remain in place as Boris Johnson announces press conference

Boris Johnson to put plans to end lockdown on June 21 on hold. (PA)

Boris Johnson set to put easing of lockdown restrictions on June 21 on hold

Chancellor Rishi Sunak initially announced the furlough scheme in March 2020. Picture: PA Wire

Revealed: Thousands fewer Herefordshire workers on furlough

The coronavirus infection rate in Herefordshire has risen. Picture: Rob Davies

Herefordshire's Covid rate triples as UK at risk of 'substantial' third wave

Doctors warn of 3 new Covid symptoms linked to Indian variant. (PA)

Doctors warn of 3 new Covid-19 symptoms linked to Indian variant

Elgar House, Hereford. Photo: Google Maps

Volunteers needed for Herefordshire Covid vaccine hub

Dr Simon Lennane, from Alton Street Surgery in Ross-on-Wye, has stepped down from one of his roles to focus on a growing backlog of work. Picture: Ross-on-Wye Community Development Trust

Doctor steps down from one role as Herefordshire surgeries face huge backlog

Rishi Sunak 'willing to accept' short delay to ending lockdown on June 21. (PA)

Rishi Sunak 'willing to accept' short delay to ending lockdown on June 21