Seaside holidaymakers are being urged to wear face masks ahead of an anticipated boom in the number of visitors to Cornwall over the Easter holidays. Council has advised people to 'take extra care' due to a high amount of Covid cases.
More than 2,300 people tested positive for Covid across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly between April 8 and April 14, Cornwall Live reports. While that represents a decrease of 41.0% compared to the previous seven days, the council says cases are still high and has asked people to be vigilant.
A Facebook post from the council today (Friday, April 15) said to help 'do your bit' and 'stop the spread' people should "wash their hands, wear a face covering where they can and keep their distance in crowded places this Easter". And on Twitter, the authority urged people who were feeling unwell or had coronavirus symptoms to stay at home.
Although the government lifted all restrictions in February 2022, the council is encouraging people to do these three things that were previously subject to rigid rules. It said: "With Covid cases HIGH across Cornwall, we're asking everyone to take extra care this Easter and keep doing your bit to help stop the spread."
According to the Government's latest coronavirus data, between April 4 and April 10 there were 133 admissions to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust through Covid. However, this is a decrease of 2.2% compared to the previous 7 days. As of April 12, there were 95 patients in hospital with the virus.
Responding to Cornwall Council's Facebook post people commented that they hope people used "common sense and stayed home when feeling unwell" while others commented on the fact the government no longer requires people to wear face coverings and socially distance - therefore it is not a legal requirement.
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