Residents in Helston and surrounding areas are being advised to remain cautious following a covid case milestone.

It has been reported that 100,000 people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have now tested positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic – around one in five of the population.

Latest figures also show that more than 740 people have sadly died with coronavirus recorded on their death certificate.

It comes as Plan B restrictions are lifted on Thursday (January 27th).

The lifting of restrictions means changes to rules regarding face coverings, NHS Covid passes, and working from home.

Rachel Wigglesworth, Director of Public Health for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, commented:

"It's good to see our daily lives return to some kind of normality, but it is vital that we don't just abandon all the important measures, habits, and routines that have helped us keep Covid at bay and save lives here in Cornwall.

"Passing the 100,000-case mark should serve as a stark reminder of how easily this virus can spread, and we should remember the severe impact it has had and continues to have on our residents, families, and communities.

"So please remember, 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' and try to remain cautious and vigilant."

Cllr Dr Andy Virr, Portfolio Holder for Adults and Public Health and an Emergency Department consultant at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, added:

"We can't afford to forget about Covid now. It certainly won't forget about us, so get jabbed and boosted and keep taking those sensible precautions that have served us so well up to now."

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