Britain will drop COVID-19 self-isolation requirements on Thursday, Johnson announces
3 years, 1 month ago

Britain will drop COVID-19 self-isolation requirements on Thursday, Johnson announces

NPR  

Britain will drop COVID-19 self-isolation requirements on Thursday, Johnson announces Enlarge this image toggle caption Tolga Akmen/AP Tolga Akmen/AP British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping coronavirus self-isolation rules as part of a "living with COVID" strategy, one day after Queen Elizabeth II announced she had contracted the virus. "So those who would wait for a total end to this war before lifting the remaining regulations would be restricting the liberties of the British people for a long time to come." But he has long advocated for lifting requirements despite warnings from health experts that such changes could endanger people with weak immune systems, including older adults and other vulnerable groups, as well as putting additional stress on the nation's overburdened health care system. According to Buckingham Palace, the U.K's longest reigning monarch, is "experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week."

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COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
1 year ago

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. “Our goal here is to continue to protect those at risk for severe illness while also reassuring folks that these recommendation are simple, clear, easy to understand, and can be followed,” said Dr. Mandy Cohen, the …

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
1 year ago

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Americans who test positive for …

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution
1 year, 3 months ago

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution

News 18  

It’s time for the public to stop being surprised by the rise in Covid-19 cases and recognise coronavirus as a permanent part of their lifestyle, former Indian Council of Medical Research scientist Dr Raman Gangakhedkar has told News18.com. The country’s top epidemiologist, who was the face of India’s apex medical research agency during government briefings on Covid-19 last year, said …

'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK
1 year, 3 months ago

'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK

India TV News  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected allegations that he wanted to let the COVID-19 pandemic "rip" through the UK population while defending his handling of the pandemic during a high-profile public inquiry into the crisis. Hugo Keith KC, the lead counsel to the inquiry, quizzed the former PM on whether his best approach was to "let the …

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits mistakes but defends COVID record
1 year, 3 months ago

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits mistakes but defends COVID record

LA Times  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson testifies before a public inquiry into the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Testifying under oath at Britain’s COVID-19 public inquiry, Johnson acknowledged that “we underestimated the scale and the pace of the challenge” when reports of a new virus began to emerge from China in early 2020. In diaries that have been seen …

The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave, its top medical officer says
1 year, 4 months ago

The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave, its top medical officer says

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, the U.K.'s chief medical adviser said Tuesday in testimony to the independent COVID-19 inquiry. He said he had been concerned in particular about longer-term impacts on the poorest people and those living alone, and described the difficulties in …

Matt Hancock rejected advice to cut Covid isolation as it would ‘imply we’ve been wrong’
2 years ago

Matt Hancock rejected advice to cut Covid isolation as it would ‘imply we’ve been wrong’

The Telegraph  

By the summer of 2021, mandatory isolation for contacts led to the “pingdemic”, when more than 600,000 people a week had to stay at home after the NHS Test and Trace app on their mobile phones alerted them to close contact with a Covid case. Presented with the news that the chief medical officers believed the 14-day isolation period could …

Covid-19 infections fall in all UK nations for first time since summer
2 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 infections fall in all UK nations for first time since summer

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Covid-19 infections have fallen in all four UK nations for …

Do you have to isolate with Covid? What are the self-isolation rules in UK
2 years, 4 months ago

Do you have to isolate with Covid? What are the self-isolation rules in UK

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trailing the decision in the House of Commons in January, the prime minister said that …

National cabinet is cutting the COVID-19 isolation period from seven to five days. But there are exceptions to the new rules
2 years, 6 months ago

National cabinet is cutting the COVID-19 isolation period from seven to five days. But there are exceptions to the new rules

ABC  

Australia's COVID-19 restrictions will change in less than a fortnight. Mr Albanese said Paid Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments would be reduced to reflect this five-day isolation period — that'll come into effect from September 9. "Here, to simply reduce it to five days, that’s not sensible because you will have 50 per cent of people released out of isolation that …

Health union joins NSW Premier's push to change mandatory COVID-19 isolation rules
2 years, 6 months ago

Health union joins NSW Premier's push to change mandatory COVID-19 isolation rules

ABC  

The union that represents workers in hospitals and the aged care sector wants to scrap mandatory COVID-19 isolation. Key points: The Health Services Union is calling for forced stay-at-home rules to be scrapped The NSW Premier is leading a push to reduce the COVID isolation period from seven days to five Some health experts argue it is too soon to …

Covid-19 infection levels falling in all UK nations
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 infection levels falling in all UK nations

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In England, infections have dropped for the second week running, with 3.2 million people …

Sharp fall in people fully self-isolating since Covid-19 rules scrapped
2 years, 11 months ago

Sharp fall in people fully self-isolating since Covid-19 rules scrapped

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The proportion of people who fully self-isolate after testing positive …

Is this what the end of the pandemic looks like? The UK's lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions has lessons for Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Is this what the end of the pandemic looks like? The UK's lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions has lessons for Australia

ABC  

In one of Europe's busiest cities, there are few outward signs left of the raging global pandemic that disrupted the world for more than two years. After vaccines and boosters offered a pathway out of strict restrictions last year, England scaled back its public health measures on what was dubbed "Freedom Day" on July 19. "The amount of effort it …

Covid-19 not going anywhere for next 2-5 years, learn to live with it: Delhi health minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 not going anywhere for next 2-5 years, learn to live with it: Delhi health minister

India Today  

Though the national capital has been recording a steep fall in fresh Covid-19 cases, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that people should learn to live with the virus as it does not seem to be going anywhere in the next 2-5 years. Covid-19 does not seem to be going anywhere in the next 2-5 years, we will have to …

Experts divided on U.K.’s ‘living with COVID’ plan as cases soar
2 years, 11 months ago

Experts divided on U.K.’s ‘living with COVID’ plan as cases soar

LA Times  

For many in the U.K., the pandemic may as well be over. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s conservative government is determined to stick to its “living with COVID” plan, but experts disagree on whether the country is coping well. Some scientists argue it’s the right time to accept that “living with COVID” means tolerating a certain level of disruption and deaths, …

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown if more deadly Covid variant emerges
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown if more deadly Covid variant emerges

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has said he “can’t rule out” a future lockdown …

German minister backs off ending compulsory COVID isolation
2 years, 11 months ago

German minister backs off ending compulsory COVID isolation

The Independent  

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UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
2 years, 11 months ago

UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected

The Independent  

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COVID at record levels in U.K. with almost 5 million infected
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID at record levels in U.K. with almost 5 million infected

LA Times  

The latest U.K. estimates suggest that the steep climb in new infections since late February, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England, continued well into March. Nonetheless, the latest estimates suggest that the steep climb in new infections since late February, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England, continued well …

People with symptoms of respiratory illness urged to stay away from others
2 years, 11 months ago

People with symptoms of respiratory illness urged to stay away from others

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The guidance is aimed at helping people with symptoms of respiratory infections, those who …

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers
3 years ago

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers

News 18  

The UK government will remove all remaining Covid restrictions on international travel for all passengers from Friday onwards, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced. From 4 a.m. on coming Friday, all Covid-19 travel restrictions will be lifted, including the passenger locator form for arrivals into the UK, as well as all tests for passengers who do not qualify as vaccinated, reports …

Living with covid should not mean ignoring the pandemic
3 years, 1 month ago

Living with covid should not mean ignoring the pandemic

Live Mint  

The UK has followed Denmark in scrapping most covid curbs. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “living with covid” plan shifts the emphasis from state intervention to personal responsibility. Meanwhile, Johnson’s government will focus on detecting changes in the virus and infection patterns, responding quickly and protecting the vulnerable using extra vaccine doses and other pharmacological interventions. Britain’s broader ability to withstand …

England ends all COVID restrictions, including isolation law
3 years, 1 month ago

England ends all COVID restrictions, including isolation law

Associated Press  

LONDON — All government-mandated coronavirus restrictions in England were lifted Thursday, including the legal requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate at home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his Conservative government’s strategy for “living with COVID” in the longer term. He said Britain is moving “from legal restrictions to personal responsibility,” and that the …

COVID-19 'let loose' in nervy pandemic experiment
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 'let loose' in nervy pandemic experiment

China Daily  

A street in Cologne, Germany, is packed on Saturday as cases of the Omicron variant were reported in the city. Denmark's Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said the novel coronavirus will no longer be characterized as a "socially critical disease", while Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said her country is "moving into a new phase". Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store …

COVID-19 'let loose' in nervy pandemic experiment
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 'let loose' in nervy pandemic experiment

China Daily  

People walk on a street in London on Feb 22, 2022. England joins Nordic nations in lifting all restrictions More than once during the pandemic, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has referred to COVID-19 as the "nation's biggest challenge" since World War II, and hailed the British public for its stoicism. Amber Anderson, 29, an actress from London, said: …

England ends all COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation law
3 years, 1 month ago

England ends all COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation law

LA Times  

All government-mandated coronavirus restrictions in England were lifted Thursday, including the requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate at home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his Conservative government’s strategy for “living with COVID” in the longer term. He said Britain is moving “from legal restrictions to personal responsibility,” and that the end of all …

England scraps self-isolation rule for Covid positive people
3 years, 1 month ago

England scraps self-isolation rule for Covid positive people

India Today  

From February 24, the people of England are under no legal obligation to isolate if tested positive for coronavirus. Laying out his 'Living with Covid' strategy at a press conference on Tuesday, UK PM Boris Johnson said, "Today is not the day we can declare victory over Covid because this virus is not going away." Exercising restraint, England's chief medical …

Living with covid does not mean ignoring it
3 years, 1 month ago

Living with covid does not mean ignoring it

Live Mint  

Boris Johnson followed Denmark on Monday in scrapping most Covid restrictions for England. The prime minister announced that from Thursday, the government will no longer require people to self-isolate if they’ve had a positive Covid test. But how “living with Covid” works in practice will depend on how responsibly individuals, employers and the government hold up their end of the …

Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?
3 years, 1 month ago

Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Boris Johnson unveiled his “Living with Covid” strategy during a …

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK
3 years, 1 month ago

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with Covid-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents. Johnson said that the legal requirement to self-isolate for people who test positive for Covid would be removed on Feb. 24 while free universal testing would …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants of the virus. “But it is the day when all the efforts of the last two years finally enabled us to protect …

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Government is lifting restrictions without a plan to protect immunocompromised people, for who …

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs
3 years, 1 month ago

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists warned the British government …

Boris Johnson says scrapping Covid isolation requirements is ‘moment of pride’
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson says scrapping Covid isolation requirements is ‘moment of pride’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Boris Johnson has …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on Monday to outline the government’s new long-term COVID-19 plan. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants …

Over-50s set to be offered Covid booster vaccines this autumn
3 years, 1 month ago

Over-50s set to be offered Covid booster vaccines this autumn

The Telegraph  

Millions of over-50s could be offered Covid boosters this autumn, as Boris Johnson hailed Britain's vaccine rollout as key to "restoring our liberties in full". Fourth jabs will start being offered to those aged 75 and over from next month, with a further rollout of vaccines expected later this year, when the programme may be much more widely extended. Announcing …

No split between politicians and 'anxious' scientists, insists Boris Johnson as he lifts Covid restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

No split between politicians and 'anxious' scientists, insists Boris Johnson as he lifts Covid restrictions

The Telegraph  

The Prime Minister has said that there is not as much division between scientists and politicians as some may believe, as he ended all Covid restrictions in England today. Boris Johnson addressed the nation at a Downing Street press conference alongside chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer. Mr Johnson said: "I don't …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

The UK promised to ‘shield’ us, but now we are being left behind
3 years, 1 month ago

The UK promised to ‘shield’ us, but now we are being left behind

Al Jazeera  

The lifting of the last remaining COVID-19 restrictions will leave those of us who are immunocompromised living in isolation and fear. Nothing about shielding was easy but I stayed resolute, holding on to the belief that the government would continue to support people like me, that it wouldn’t just leave us behind. I really did not anticipate I would ever …

As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging
3 years, 1 month ago

As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging

Al Jazeera  

The Netherlands, Germany, South Africa and the United Kingdom are among several countries which have announced plans to lift the majority of COVID restrictions, despite the continuing spread of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant. The raft of announcements, including plans to scrap COVID self-isolation for those who test positive in England and an end to social distancing rules in …

England looks to fast-track plans to scrap self-isolation after positive COVID-19 test
3 years, 1 month ago

England looks to fast-track plans to scrap self-isolation after positive COVID-19 test

ABC  

England could scrap self-isolation for those who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of the month. Key points: England is set to end self-isolation periods for those who test positive for COVID-19 by the end of February PM Boris Johnson said the plan was brought forward as part of the strategy of "living with COVID" Mr Johnson is …

UK’s Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules
3 years, 1 month ago

UK’s Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate could be lifted by the end of the month, bringing an end to all domestic coronavirus restrictions. “Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions …

England 'to become first in WORLD' to be fully free of Covid rules
3 years, 1 month ago

England 'to become first in WORLD' to be fully free of Covid rules

Daily Mail  

What are the current Covid rules in England? The current self-isolation rules expire on March 24, but the Tory leader told MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions that ‘provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions — including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you …

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March
3 years, 1 month ago

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March

NL Times  

The Cabinet hopes to be able to abolish most of the remaining corona measures by the beginning of March, including the use of face masks and the 1.5 meter social distancing rule, sources said. From February 25, nightlife locations, festivals and events without fixed seating may already be open to people who test negative for the coronavirus infection. These businesses …

Covid cases are already rising again among primary school children, official data shows
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid cases are already rising again among primary school children, official data shows

Daily Mail  

It comes after children returned to classrooms on January 4 after a two-week break over the festive period ONS data shows the rate is trending upwards, with just 5% of the group thought to be infected a month earlier One in 13 two to 11-year-olds had Covid on any given day last week, the highest of any age group, figures …

COVID: United Kingdom lifts restrictions, says omicron wave ‘has peaked’
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID: United Kingdom lifts restrictions, says omicron wave ‘has peaked’

India TV News  

Highlights Face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places, said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson The government is no longer advising people to work from home: PM Johnson The restrictions were introduced in December to slow the rapid spread of the omicron variant Face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and COVID-19 passports will be …

Daily Covid cases fall just 1.6% in a week as Omicron curve begins to level off
3 years, 2 months ago

Daily Covid cases fall just 1.6% in a week as Omicron curve begins to level off

Daily Mail  

Britain's daily Covid cases fell by a single percent in a week today in an early hint that the recent dramatic plunge in Omicron might be starting to level off. Despite today's slowing, official data shows Covid outbreaks fell in all of England's 150 local authorities last week. ‹ Slide me › Covid outbreaks fell in all of England's 150 …

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