Coronavirus in Derbyshire: How many cases have been reported? How many people have died and all the major closures

How many cases have been reported

The number of coronavirus cases in Derbyshire is increasing- there are a total of 75 confirmed cases in the county.

That’s as many as Sheffield, one of the worst-hit locations outside of London and the south of England.

It is understood that Derby, which 23 cases, counts as a separate area.

Last week, Chesterfield Royal Hospital confirmed that it was treating patients who have tested positive for the virus: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/health/coronavirus/chesterfield-royal-hospital-confirm-they-are-treating-patients-coronavirus-2493499

The hospital also has new visitor restrictions in place to help minimise spreading: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/health/chesterfield-royal-hospital-issues-advice-visiting-relatives-during-coronavirus-pandemic-2487338

You can follow our live blog here: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-live-blog-latest-government-consider-draconian-measures-and-schools-close-first-full-day-2505358

Deaths

Nationally, 281 people have died as a result of the coronavirus.

School closures

Schools ‘closed’ last Friday and exams will not take place this summer, the Government confirmed: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/education/coronavirus-schools-will-close-friday-and-exams-will-not-take-place-summer-2492812

However, advice is conflicting as schools will remain open to vulnerable children and pupils who have a ‘key worker’ parent. See here: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/read-this/who-classed-key-worker-uk-schools-are-close-amid-coronavirus-crisis-2501980

Service closures/changes

The latest chains to announce they will close today are Mcdonald’s, Nando’s, Costa Coffee and Subway.

Some supermarkets have restricted their open hours to re-stock shelves and allow the elderly to access items: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/read-this/here-are-new-restricted-opening-hours-supermarkets-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-2502312

Under government guidelines, pubs up and down the county are now closed- but a select number chose to flout advice and stay open: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/health/chesterfield-area-pubs-stayed-open-over-weekend-despite-coronavirus-order-shut-2505562

A Peak District pub apologised after being ‘ovewhelmed’ by customers ignoring social distancing guidelines over the weekend: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/health/coronavirus/peak-district-pub-offers-apology-after-being-overwhelmed-visitors-ignoring-social-isolation-2505437

Chesterfield leisure centres have closed and a major Derbyshire walking festival has been called off: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/coronavirus-chesterfield-leisure-centres-close-and-walking-festival-cancelled-2502774

Practical advice

Matlock Bath was one of several tourist hotspots crammed with people over the weekend. The leader of Derbyshire County Council urged residents to do their bit to help minimise spreading: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/derbyshire-council-leader-says-everyone-must-do-their-bit-stop-spread-coronavirus-after-social-distancing-rules-flouted-some-county-2505624

Though the government has insisted there is no need to stockpile food, people are finding it tricky to get their hands on certain ingredients. These are some handy replacements: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/read-this/these-are-supermarket-ingredients-you-can-use-if-what-you-need-isnt-available-2502394

With schools closed, here are some ways you can keep the kids entertained at home: https://www.chad.co.uk/read-this/here-are-some-ways-keep-your-kids-happy-and-busy-home-during-school-closures-2502653

Here’s a guide on how to protect your mental health during the crisis: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/health/how-protect-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-pandemic-2498520