Health

Eight more people being treated for coronavirus in hospital in Norfolk have died.

A man found at an address where more than 500 cannabis plants were being grown is among almost 30 people to have been arrested in Norfolk for a range of offences since the coronavirus lockdown was announced.

People are being urged to continue to stay at home this weekend to slow the spread of coronavirus by councils, MPs and organisations across Norfolk.

Norfolk’s chief constable has warned parents that paedophiles might be poised to exploit the current coronavirus crisis by targeting child victims who find themselves off school.

Schools are being asked to predict the grades their pupils would have got and rank them for each subject following the cancellation of GCSE and A-Level exams.

A further three patients being treated for coronavirus at a Norfolk hospital have died.

At least 35,000 key workers in Norfolk and Waveney, those considered critical to handling the coronavirus crisis, are not earning a living wage.

A Norfolk council is renting out caravans as temporary accommodation for homeless people during the coronavirus lockdown.

Hundreds of people across the region staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown would have lost a link to the outside world if not for the newsagents, delivery companies and paperboys and girls who drop local and national titles on their doorsteps every morning.

Treat pharmacy workers with respect and only order the medicines you need, say health bosses as high street stores face growing pressure during the coronavirus pandemic.

A resounding clap was heard across Norfolk during the second applause for workers battling on the coronavirus frontline.

Planning is under way to create a temporary mortuary in Norfolk, as the number of deaths of people with coronavirus in the county continues to rise.

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Thirty-one people have now died as a result of coronavirus in Norfolk, as a further six deaths were confirmed at the county’s hospitals.

Any attempt to “weaponise” coronavirus by threatening to cough at police officers can never be tolerated by society.

We know life is proving really tough in so many ways - but we’re increasingly finding people are enjoying a bit of light relief from the worrying news.

Age UK has launched an urgent funding appeal to help older people that need advice or even just a chat while in “extreme isolation”.

Norfolk doctors have slammed a lack of equipment to protect them in the fight against coronavirus, with one even asking friends to find a snorkelling mask to shield them.

The coronavirus lockdown is impacting across all parts of society but there are concerns that it will cause a rise in mental health problems for children and adults with autism. Reporter SOPHIE WYLLIE finds out how groups are supporting these people through technology.

The number of positive coronavirus cases in Norfolk has risen to 180.

Two more patients being treated for coronavirus have died at the James Paget Hospital, bringing the total to five.

Twenty-five people have now died in Norfolk as a result of coronavirus, as a further seven deaths were confirmed at the county’s hospitals.

A Gorleston man’s online exercise classes have been getting thousands of views as children try to keep active during the coronavirus lockdown.

A hospital porter and father-of-seven has won a car in a free giveaway aimed at helping a deserving NHS worker.

A former East of England MEP has been hospitalised with the coronavirus.

A football club is asking the sport’s community in Norfolk to come together and raise funds for the county’s hospitals as they face the coronavirus outbreak.

A funeral director has described the heartache of having to tell grieving families to scale back ceremony plans amid the coronavirus outbreak.

From making sure your dog gets walked to caring for cats, here is everything you need to know about looking after your pet during coronavirus lockdown.

Shoppers will be able to make contactless card payments with a new higher limit of up to £45 per transaction from Wednesday.