Coronavirus: Thousands more vulnerable Britons to be told to shield themselves for 12 weeks
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Thousands more vulnerable Britons to be told to shield themselves for 12 weeks

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. A letter from deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries – who has been alongside ministers in daily press conferences from Downing Street – and Dr Nikki Kanani, NHS England’s primary care director, admitted there had been “mixed messages”, telling doctors to “disregard” previous advice as fresh attempts were to be made to identify those at risk. In their letter to GPs sent on Friday last week, Dr Harries and Dr Kanani said: “We know that there have been mixed messages about this patient group.” They said most patients at highest risk had been identified and written to, but added: “This week we expect more people to be identified as we are validating the centrally held list against general practice data. People identified through this process will be sent a letter in the post and these will also be flagged in your GP system.” GPs were asked to identify patients they believed should be included, but the letter said: “We are aware that there have been other sources of guidance asking you to identify and contact large numbers of extra patients. We ask you to disregard this.” The letter said details of patients who had self-identified as vulnerable would be sent to GPs this week, adding: “We ask that you review this list and consider if any of them should be included in the highest clinical risk group.

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UK hospitals tell visitors with Covid symptoms to stay away amid summer outbreak of new FLiRT variants
5 months, 4 weeks ago

UK hospitals tell visitors with Covid symptoms to stay away amid summer outbreak of new FLiRT variants

The Independent  

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UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate
1 year, 10 months ago

UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate

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Every care home in England visited by coronavirus and flu vaccine teams – NHS
2 years ago

Every care home in England visited by coronavirus and flu vaccine teams – NHS

The Independent  

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‘Record-high’ 892,000 people living with long Covid for a year, figures show
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Record-high’ 892,000 people living with long Covid for a year, figures show

The Independent  

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Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 infections above pre-Christmas levels – but falling in England

The Independent  

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People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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 we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded
2 years, 11 months ago

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded

The Independent  

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Christmases for next five years could be hampered by Covid, expert warns
3 years, 1 month ago

Christmases for next five years could be hampered by Covid, expert warns

The Independent  

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England sees 60% drop in coronavirus cases amid vaccinations and lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

England sees 60% drop in coronavirus cases amid vaccinations and lockdown

LA Times  

A man walks past the COVID-19 memorial wall in London, a field of hand-painted red hearts that each represent a victim of the disease in Britain. The study also found that the relationship between infections and deaths is diverging, “suggesting that infections may have resulted in fewer hospitalizations and deaths since the start of widespread vaccination.” The positive news came …

Covid UK: Two million over-60s will be invited to receive their first jab from TODAY
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid UK: Two million over-60s will be invited to receive their first jab from TODAY

Daily Mail  

Nearly 2million people aged between 60 and 63 in England will be invited to receive their first coronavirus jab from today, while over-40s will start being called for jabs this month - as more than 20million people in the UK have now been given their first dose of a vaccine. In other coronavirus developments: Six cases of the Brazilian strain …

Locked-down Britons are being warned to stick to Covid rules
3 years, 10 months ago

Locked-down Britons are being warned to stick to Covid rules

Daily Mail  

Locked-down Britons ignored stay-at-home warnings and flocked to parks and beaches to bask in glorious sunshine today as the country's Covid figures continue to plummet. pic.twitter.com/PcN5ba04DD — Tom Harwood February 27, 2021 Sunseekers enjoy an outside beer in St Neots, Cambridgeshire today amid the warm February weather Police move on members of the public as they enjoy the sunshine and …

Coronavirus infections and hospitalisations at lowest level in England since early October, figures show
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus infections and hospitalisations at lowest level in England since early October, figures show

The Independent  

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Shielding: Who is now considered at ‘high risk’ of coronavirus?
3 years, 10 months ago

Shielding: Who is now considered at ‘high risk’ of coronavirus?

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Coronavirus UK: People who are shielding 'should stay home until March 31'
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus UK: People who are shielding 'should stay home until March 31'

Daily Mail  

A further 1.7million people in England are being told to shield from coronavirus and everyone on the vulnerable list is being urged to stay at home until at least March 31. The Department of Health said it was expanding the shielding list after the Government's scientific advisers identified additional adults at serious risk of Covid-19 using a new algorithm. The …

'Eye of the storm': Diverse east London grapples with virus
3 years, 11 months ago

'Eye of the storm': Diverse east London grapples with virus

The Independent  

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UK imposes hotel quarantine for travelers from Covid hotspots
3 years, 11 months ago

UK imposes hotel quarantine for travelers from Covid hotspots

CNN  

CNN — British people arriving home from 30 “high risk” countries will have to undergo a 10-day hotel quarantine at their own expense, as the United Kingdom tightens border controls to try to curb one of the world’s worst Covid-19 outbreaks. Announcing the measure, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the tougher new rules would apply to travelers from “red …

Covid news: Latest updates as R number falls across UK
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid news: Latest updates as R number falls across UK

The Independent  

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More than one million people in England had coronavirus last week, according to ONS study
3 years, 11 months ago

More than one million people in England had coronavirus last week, according to ONS study

The Independent  

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Royal Mail publishes list of 28 Covid blackspots where staff shortages mean post not being delivered
3 years, 11 months ago

Royal Mail publishes list of 28 Covid blackspots where staff shortages mean post not being delivered

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Christmas easing sees families meet across UK
4 years ago

Coronavirus: Christmas easing sees families meet across UK

The Independent  

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Covid: Earlier lockdown in England could have saved more than 20,000 lives, new study says
4 years ago

Covid: Earlier lockdown in England could have saved more than 20,000 lives, new study says

The Independent  

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Invisible Barriers, Little Consolation: New Coronavirus Strain in UK Breaches Protective Lines
4 years ago

Invisible Barriers, Little Consolation: New Coronavirus Strain in UK Breaches Protective Lines

News 18  

Just where one draws the line to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding off a national lockdown while his health minister Matt Hancock has said the virus is now “out of control”. But given the fast spreading virus, a late lockdown could turn out to be yet another move from the government that may …

Thousands of clinically vulnerable patients in tier 4 areas told to stay indoors
4 years ago

Thousands of clinically vulnerable patients in tier 4 areas told to stay indoors

The Independent  

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New variant makes Covid-19 ‘out of control’ in UK, flights banned
4 years ago

New variant makes Covid-19 ‘out of control’ in UK, flights banned

Hindustan Times  

Britain’s health secretary Matt Hancock on Sunday admitted that the coronavirus is out of control, hours after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a lockdown on London and southeast England, sparking fury by cancelling Christmas at short notice and some countries imposing flight bans. Asked on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show whether the coronavirus is under control, Hancock said, “No, …

Analysis: A virulent new strain of Covid-19 will mean more patients and sick staff for a battered NHS
4 years ago

Analysis: A virulent new strain of Covid-19 will mean more patients and sick staff for a battered NHS

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Coronavirus self-isolation period reduced from 14 to 10 days across UK
4 years ago

Coronavirus self-isolation period reduced from 14 to 10 days across UK

The Independent  

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UK coronavirus news live: Latest updates as three households can mix at Christmas
4 years, 1 month ago

UK coronavirus news live: Latest updates as three households can mix at Christmas

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Coronavirus: UK death toll rises by 501 in 24 hours
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: UK death toll rises by 501 in 24 hours

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Government throwing ‘lit match into a haystack’ by discharging Covid patients to care homes
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Government throwing ‘lit match into a haystack’ by discharging Covid patients to care homes

The Independent  

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UK coronavirus lockdown tiers explained: Ultimate guide to the latest rules as London moves to tier 3
4 years, 2 months ago

UK coronavirus lockdown tiers explained: Ultimate guide to the latest rules as London moves to tier 3

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Coronavirus: More than 100 care home inspectors forced to self-isolate as ministers withhold regular testing
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: More than 100 care home inspectors forced to self-isolate as ministers withhold regular testing

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Brace for a ‘tough’ Christmas if cases continue to rise, Sage scientist warns
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Brace for a ‘tough’ Christmas if cases continue to rise, Sage scientist warns

The Independent  

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Coronavirus UK: 150 deaths within 24 hours, as cases rise by over 16,000
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus UK: 150 deaths within 24 hours, as cases rise by over 16,000

The Independent  

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‘It will spread like wildfire’: Fears of coronavirus outbreak after asylum seeker catches Covid at ‘unsanitary’ barracks
4 years, 2 months ago

‘It will spread like wildfire’: Fears of coronavirus outbreak after asylum seeker catches Covid at ‘unsanitary’ barracks

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Matt Hancock confirms London and other parts of England moving to 'high' tier 2 lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock confirms London and other parts of England moving to 'high' tier 2 lockdown

The Independent  

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Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’
4 years, 2 months ago

Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’

Live Mint  

Millions of Britons could be on the verge of new coronavirus restrictions, with the UK’s deputy chief medical officer warning the nation has reached a “tipping point” similar to the situation before the countrywide lockdown began in March. “We are at a tipping point similar to where we were in March; but we can prevent history repeating itself if we …

Vulnerable face shielding for MONTHS with Covid curbs likely until April to stop NHS 'imploding'
4 years, 3 months ago

Vulnerable face shielding for MONTHS with Covid curbs likely until April to stop NHS 'imploding'

Daily Mail  

Ministers could use an algorithm to help decide which vulnerable people in coronavirus hotspots should stay at home and shield, it emerged today, as the Government admitted the spread of the disease is 'getting out of control'. The furore over the Government's coronavirus strategy came as: Office for National Statistics data showed the UK economy grew by just 2.1 per …

Students warned they may need to self-isolate first if they want to go home for Christmas
4 years, 3 months ago

Students warned they may need to self-isolate first if they want to go home for Christmas

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Government to give 11,000 iPads to care homes so residents can speak to families
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus: Government to give 11,000 iPads to care homes so residents can speak to families

The Independent  

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92 Areas of England on Covid-19 Watchlist, London Mayor Wants Stringent Curbs
4 years, 3 months ago

92 Areas of England on Covid-19 Watchlist, London Mayor Wants Stringent Curbs

News 18  

The UK government’s COVID-19 watchlist has been expanded from 58 to 92, including all boroughs of London, as the rate of infection continues to rise across Britain. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he has spoken to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and urged him to impose a ban on the UK capital’s estimated 9 million residents mixing between households as …

Over 80% of Britons not heeding coronavirus self-isolation rules, study finds
4 years, 3 months ago

Over 80% of Britons not heeding coronavirus self-isolation rules, study finds

India Today  

Over 80% of people in Britain are not adhering to self-isolation guidelines when they have coronavirus symptoms or had contact with someone who has tested positive, a study has found. The research raises major questions about the effectiveness of England’s Test and Trace programme as Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks to keep a lid on rising infection numbers with new …

Coronavirus news: Latest updates as UK cases hit highest daily total
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus news: Latest updates as UK cases hit highest daily total

The Independent  

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UK's new coronavirus measures met with scepticism, confusion
4 years, 3 months ago

UK's new coronavirus measures met with scepticism, confusion

India Today  

The British government on Wednesday defended its new, stricter coronavirus measures against criticism that they did not go far enough, saying it was trying to balance supporting the economy while protecting health. “And that’s why we need to take the proportional, targeted measures we’re taking now.” Asked on BBC radio if the new measures were part of a Swedish-style plan …

UK Raises Coronavirus Alert as Infections Rise 'Exponentially', Heightened Curbs from Thursday
4 years, 3 months ago

UK Raises Coronavirus Alert as Infections Rise 'Exponentially', Heightened Curbs from Thursday

News 18  

The UK government has raised its coronavirus alert level from three to four, which indicates that the transmission of the virus is high and rising “exponentially”. Earlier, the Chief Medical Officers of all four regions of the United Kingdom England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales issued a joint statement to confirm the change in the alert level for all parts …

Coronavirus updates Sep 21: Pune reports below 1,000 fresh Covid-19 cases 1st time in over two months
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus updates Sep 21: Pune reports below 1,000 fresh Covid-19 cases 1st time in over two months

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Monday pondering a second national lockdown as an accelerating coronavirus outbreak threatened to destroy any shoots of economic recovery and send millions back into isolation. The United Kingdom already has the biggest official Covid-19 death toll in Europe - and the fifth-largest in the world - while it is borrowing record amounts in …

Coronavirus lockdown: 1.2 million people across Lancashire to face new Covid-19 restrictions
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: 1.2 million people across Lancashire to face new Covid-19 restrictions

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest Updates On The Pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest Updates On The Pandemic

Huff Post  

As of Monday, Florida has recorded the third-highest total number of coronavirus cases in the U.S., with more than 700,000, and the fifth-highest number of virus-linked deaths at more than 14,000. We’re talking about commonsense-type of public health measures that we have been talking about all along.” ― Hayley Miller UK Students Only Allowed Home At Christmas ‘If Public Follows …

Coronavirus news live: Latest updates and cases as scientists claim to have found first reinfected patient
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus news live: Latest updates and cases as scientists claim to have found first reinfected patient

The Independent  

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