COVID-19 Archives - The Worcester Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

COVID-19100 posts

NEWS 5^th Mar, 2025

Worcester to mark Covid-19 Day of Reflection

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2022

Wilko apologies after 'work if you have Covid' memo leaked

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2022

'Government prioritised new year parties over the health service' - Worcestershire doctor hits out at lack of restrictions in England

NEWS 11^th Dec, 2021

School cases ‘fuel rise in covid rate’

NEWS 28^th Oct, 2021

Don’t miss out on this vital jab

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2021

Javid apologises after 'cower' Covid comment

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2021

No need to book ahead for vaccination at Worcester clinic

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2021

Mandatory mask law and social distancing to go on July 19 - PM

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2021

Pregnant Worcester women encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccine

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2021

City branch joins race to send oxygen

NEWS 27^th May, 2021

10million life-saving COVID-19 jabs delivered in the Midlands

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2021

Worcester estate agents in £700 boost for NHS

NEWS 26^th Apr, 2021

Specsavers become first opticians in county to offer rapid flow tests

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2021

Enjoy the new rules safely and keep our numbers down

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2021

Wedding guests permitted rise to 15 as restrictions eased

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2021

Surge in business sees new site for Worcester firm

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2021

County chiefs welcome new care home visit rules

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2021

No fooling you with our big 'Hex-clusive'

NEWS 18^th Mar, 2021

Grant bids failing over ‘lack of information’

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Trust reveals county Covid death toll tops 750

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2021

Care homes welcome route out of lockdown

23^rd Jan, 2021

Video - We go behind the scenes at Hereford and Worcestershire's new vaccination centre at Bromsgrove's Artrix

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2021

Government’s inaction blamed for record level of excess deaths

NEWS 16^th Jan, 2021

Care home hails vaccine as 'light at the end of the tunnel'

NEWS 3^rd Dec, 2020

Shops urge customers to show their support

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2020

Mass testing pilot begins at University

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2020

Public Health director urges Worcestershire to avoid Tier 3 restrictions

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2020

Attendance levels for schools across the county rise

NEWS 21^st Nov, 2020

Councillor warning after his Covid-19 experience

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2020

Disruption to bin collections after positive COVID-19 test

NEWS 10^th Nov, 2020

Health chiefs welcome prospect of COVID vaccine

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2020

Support for traders as lockdown returns

NEWS 3^rd Nov, 2020

Coronavirus survivors offered support and advice

NEWS 28^th Oct, 2020

Cash boost is on hand to aid crisis families

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2020

Covid-19 testing site now open at Arena

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2020

Care home visits restarted across county

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2020

Local health providers 'failed to keep people informed' during pandemic

NEWS 16^th Oct, 2020

Public urged to help keep virus level down

NEWS 12^th Oct, 2020

No change for city as new COVID-19 clampdown revealed

11^th Oct, 2020

Celebrating success is at the art of the matter for city creatives

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2020

Police receive extra funding to step up Covid-19 enforcement action

NEWS 6^th Oct, 2020

Students reminded to register for elections

NEWS 29^th Sep, 2020

‘Game-changing’ Covid test excites

NEWS 25^th Sep, 2020

MP backs fresh moves to slow second wave

NEWS 22^nd Sep, 2020

'Work from home if you can' plea as Government reveals COVID clampdown

NEWS 19^th Sep, 2020

Care home visits suspended after rise in Coronavirus cases

NEWS 15^th Sep, 2020

Visits remain suspended after Covid case rise

NEWS 14^th Sep, 2020

Seek a test only if you have symptom - county health chiefs

NEWS 14^th Sep, 2020

Tougher sentences call as COVID assaults on officers rises

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2020

Final phase of re-opening for Worcestershire’s libraries

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2020

City youngsters back in class post COVID-19

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2020

City rail commuters are top Midlands savers through working from home

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2020

Health chief repeats COVID-19 advice as Birmingham added to watchlist

21^st Aug, 2020

Raising a glass to great food and drink Worcestershire has to offer

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2020

Coronavirus advice for those who car share

NEWS 19^th Aug, 2020

Council backs efforts to keep lockdown loan sharks at bay

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2020

Good causes invited to bid for Postcode cash

NEWS 11^th Aug, 2020

RSPCA staff called out more than 1,200 times in lockdown

NEWS 9^th Aug, 2020

Top teamwork helps get children back on bikes

NEWS 5^th Aug, 2020

Tom completes epic 1,240-mile ride for hospice

New room opening sees husband and wife reunited after five months

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2020

City COVID-19 hotspots revealed in new figures

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2020

Facing up to the trials of living modern life behind the mask

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2020

Closed by the lockdown but still offering plenty of fun

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2020

Go green with a little help from Woodland Trust

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2020

Couples able to say 'I Do' once again in city venues

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2020

RGS shines red to support the ailing arts

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 4^th Jul, 2020

Good days and bad days - how we can all look after our mental health

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2020

Acorns shops welcome customers back

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2020

Race for Life: ‘We will be back'

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2020

Uncertainty sees music festival plug pulled

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2020

Funding blow hits Pride event

NEWS 28^th May, 2020

Walker accepts Cummings explanation for lockdown actions

NEWS 27^th May, 2020

Union chiefs say school re-opening 'risks second spike’

NEWS 25^th May, 2020

Bishop criticises Prime Minister for Cummings defence

NEWS 23^rd May, 2020

Fund-raising page in memory of Carlos launched

NEWS 20^th May, 2020

Action urged after figures reveal third of Covid-19 deaths in care homes

NEWS 18^th May, 2020

Chamber chiefs warn of tough times ahead

NEWS 11^th May, 2020

COVID-19 survivor donates plasma in bid to help others

NEWS 4^th May, 2020

Further two deaths from COVID-19 in county

NEWS 22^nd Apr, 2020

Sixways to house NHS tests

NEWS 22^nd Apr, 2020

Banding together to give NHS frontline staff what they need

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2020

Little Lodge Nursery staff make video to cheer up youngsters during lockdown

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2020

Salutes for NHS at Pride 2020

NEWS 16^th Apr, 2020

Kay’s GP return sets fine example

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2020

Charity chiefs welcome Government lifeline

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2020

Writer pens emotional tribute to life-saving NHS

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2020

Video: Dave returns home after winning COVID-19 fight

NEWS 10^th Apr, 2020

£321million debt wipe boosts hospitals

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2020

County Covid-19 death toll rises during UK's deadliest day

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2020

Trust shares caring Charlie's comfort for COVID-19 victim

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2020

Brian beats Coronavirus after month-long Royal stay

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2020

PM's hospital admission shows 'virus can strike anyone' - city MP

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2020

Debenhams in administration as COVID-19 adds to pressure

NEWS 4^th Apr, 2020

Contigency plan to deal with waste

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2020

Acorns steps up to assist in the Coronavirus crisis

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2020

Warriors star joins the fight on virus

NEWS 31^st Mar, 2020

Thirteen deaths from COVID-19 in county's hospitals

NEWS 31^st Mar, 2020

Doctor on frontline questions Government's approach to ventilators need

NEWS 27^th Mar, 2020

Southern Link Road work halted in COVID-19 fight