I hope everyone was able to take some time to have a relaxing Christmas, among all the particularly difficult decisions we have had to take recently with regards to COVID-19 and in particular the new mutation of the virus that caused sad but necessary changes to the rules the Government had put in place over the Christmas period.
The new COVID-19 variant was identified due to Public
Health England’s proactive and enhanced monitoring following the increase in
cases seen in Kent and London earlier in December.
It is not uncommon for viruses to undergo mutations; for
example, seasonal influenza mutates every year. There is currently no evidence
to suggest that the variant has any impact on disease severity, antibody
response or vaccine effectiveness.
Because of the increased transmission of the new COVID-19 variant
it is more important than ever to follow the rules to ensure its spread is
limited as much as possible.
In terms of the vaccine, the roll out in Cornwall continues
with the vaccine also being given in Falmouth GP’s. The vaccine is being given
out to prioritise those groups considered to be at greatest risk, and is by
appointment only. Please do not contact your GP surgery about the vaccine, but
instead wait to be contacted. As of 21 December 500,000 vaccines have been
given across the UK, and rate of vaccination will increase, particularly as more
types of vaccine are authorised for distribution.
So as we look towards 2021 then, there is hope on the
horizon, hope for a return to some sense of normality after what has been a
turbulent, unpredictable and difficult time for all of us.
My continued thanks to all who have worked so hard across
society in fighting back against COVID-19 through the year, from those working
in our NHS and care settings, to everyone who volunteered in their community, and
all who have taken part in ensuring our country has stayed running in the
middle of the pandemic.
Looking forward to 2021 I want to focus on the positives,
the Hall for Cornwall will be reopening in September following the latest award
of Government funding, Falmouth will again host the legendary Tall Ships event,
which will bring millions to the economy, continued work on the dualling of the
A30 between Carland and Chiverton Cross, which will provide a massive upgrade
to this vital piece of infrastructure, as well as numerous other areas where I
have been working hard to bring improvements to our area, our schools,
transport, connectivity and economy.
No one could have foreseen what was coming in 2020, but as
we look towards 2021 I pledge to do all I can to continue to work hard as your
constituency MP to be your representative in Parliament and to ensure Truro and
Falmouth’s voice is heard loud and clear, that we get our fair share of funding,
as we recover from the virus, go through Brexit and look to the future.
As ever, if you need my assistance with anything then my
team and I are here to help. Please get in touch with me by email at Cherilyn.mackrory.mp@parliament.uk
, by telephone on 01872 229698.
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