Boris Johnson to tackle anti-vaxx fake news on social media that is fueling measles rise
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson to tackle anti-vaxx fake news on social media that is fueling measles rise

The Telegraph  

The Prime Minister has said social media firms must share the responsibility for the rising spread of measles in the UK as he attacked antivax misinformation. Boris Johnson will on Monday set out plans to improve vaccination rates on a visit to a hospital in the South West, following a rise in cases of measles. Earlier this year Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, said “fake news” by anti-vaxers on social media had fuelled a tripling in measles cases and added that the promotion of misguided messages on Instagram and YouTube was one of the factors behind the dip in vaccinations. Ahead of the visit, Mr Johnson, who will call a summit of social media companies to discuss how they can play their part in promoting accurate information about vaccination, said: "After a period of progress where we were once able to declare Britain measles free, we've now seen hundreds of cases of measles in the UK this year.

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Mapped: Measles cases are surging across England - here’s where’s worst affected
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mapped: Measles cases are surging across England - here’s where’s worst affected

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 Clusters of measles have been detected across England amid “worryingly” low …

A national information campaign is urgently needed to protect children from measles
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A national information campaign is urgently needed to protect children from measles

The Independent  

So far, there have been no deaths reported in the latest flare-up of the illness, which was more or less eliminated in this country eight years ago. Unfortunately, pandemic-inspired vaccine scepticism has interacted with a specific problem, in that the usual MMR vaccine contains a pork derivative that is unacceptable to some Muslims. According to Dame Jenny, this is a …

National call for action as measles cases surge across UK
11 months, 2 weeks ago

National call for action as measles cases surge across 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. Read our privacy policy A “national call to action” has been made by the UK …

National incident declared as measles cases surge
11 months, 3 weeks ago

National incident declared as measles cases surge

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 Health chiefs have declared a national incident over a surge …

Map reveals where measles cases are surging across the UK
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Map reveals where measles cases are surging across the 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. Read our privacy policy Immediate action is needed across the country to ensure children are …

Measles outbreak in England, most cases in children: What UK health agency said
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Measles outbreak in England, most cases in children: What UK health agency said

Hindustan Times  

UK's public health agency warned that an outbreak of measles in England could spread to other towns and cities if action is not taken to boost vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency declared a national incident- a signal for a growing public health risk- as it said that 216 confirmed cases and 103 probable cases in the West Midlands were …

Expert issues stark measles warning after outbreaks erupt in parts of England
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Expert issues stark measles warning after outbreaks erupt in parts of England

The Independent  

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

Boris Johnson allegedly planned military raid on Dutch Covid-19 vaccine factory
1 year, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson allegedly planned military raid on Dutch Covid-19 vaccine factory

NL Times  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked the United Kingdom’s security services to draw up plans to raid a Covid-19 vaccine factory in Leiden after the European Union blocked the export of 5 million AstraZeneca vaccines in March 2021, sources told the Daily Mail. According to the newspaper’s sources, Johnson was “enraged” that the EU was putting British lives at …

UK officials warn low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London
1 year, 5 months ago

UK officials warn low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Health Security Agency said on Friday that measles vaccination rates in parts of London have dropped so low that the capital could see tens of thousands of cases of the rash-causing disease unless immunization coverage is quickly boosted. The Health Security Agency said that although the risk of an outbreak across the U.K. was low, the current …

Measles warning as MMR jab uptake falls to lowest level in 10 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Measles warning as MMR jab uptake falls to lowest level in 10 years

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. Dr Vanessa Saliba, consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA, said: “The MMR vaccine offers the best …

‘Mumbo jumbo’ of anti-vax campaigners ‘completely wrong’ – Johnson
3 years ago

‘Mumbo jumbo’ of anti-vax campaigners ‘completely wrong’ – Johnson

The Independent  

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns Britain faces a 'tidal wave' of Omicron cases, speeds up booster vaccine rollout
3 years ago

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns Britain faces a 'tidal wave' of Omicron cases, speeds up booster vaccine rollout

ABC  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Britain faces a "tidal wave" of infections from the Omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defences against it. Key points: The Prime Minister announced everyone over 18 would be offered a booster before the new year He said it was now clear that two doses did …

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections
3 years, 2 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted on Friday that the country’s rising Covid-19 infections daily figure, which crossed 50,000 this week, is “fully in line” with predictions and ruled out the need for another national lockdown. The National Health Service said Covid booster jabs have now been delivered or booked in at almost nine in 10 care homes as the …

Boris Johnson urged to ‘get on’ with Covid booster jabs rather than wait for scientific advice
3 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson urged to ‘get on’ with Covid booster jabs rather than wait for scientific advice

The Independent  

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News18 Evening Digest: Johnson & Johnson's Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Approval in India and Other Top Stories
3 years, 5 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Johnson & Johnson's Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Approval in India and Other Top Stories

News 18  

Johnson & Johnson?s Jab Added to List: India Now Has 5 Vaccines for Adults, All You Need to Know Johnson and Johnson?s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has been given approval for emergency use in India. 50 People Arrested, Over 150 Booked in Pakistan for Attack on Hindu Temple Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies on Saturday arrested over 50 people, including the main …

UK PM announces new taskforce to find 'promising new medicines' to treat coronavirus
3 years, 8 months ago

UK PM announces new taskforce to find 'promising new medicines' to treat coronavirus

China Daily  

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a news conference at 10 Downing Street, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in London on April 20, 2021. LONDON -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced a new taskforce to find "promising new medicines" to treat coronavirus. "The success of our vaccination programme has demonstrated what the UK can achieve when we …

Boris Johnson could come out of the pandemic smelling of roses
3 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson could come out of the pandemic smelling of roses

CNN  

London CNN — Things have been going relatively well for Boris Johnson of late. Johnson had to sit tight as the UK’s medicines regulator confirmed a possible link between the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine – which underpins the country’s inoculation program – and rare but serious blood clots. “We no longer overpromise and underdeliver,” one government minister told CNN, making reference to …

Boris Johnson’s latest gaffe could threaten Britain’s vaccine rollout
3 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson’s latest gaffe could threaten Britain’s vaccine rollout

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson, the UK’s gaffe-prone Prime Minister, is making frantic attempts to row back on comments made in a private meeting with lawmakers from his own Conservative party on Tuesday night. During the weekly “1922 Committee” meeting of Conservative backbenchers, Johnson made an unguarded comment in which he claimed that the UK’s successful vaccine rollout was “because …

Miriam Margolyes calls Boris Johnson ‘clown’ and anti-vaxxers ‘nuts’ on Good Morning Britain
3 years, 11 months ago

Miriam Margolyes calls Boris Johnson ‘clown’ and anti-vaxxers ‘nuts’ on Good Morning Britain

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Miriam Margolyes’ appearance on Good Morning Britain has been praised by …

Covid UK update live: Latest news as daily cases pass 1,000
4 years ago

Covid UK update live: Latest news as daily cases pass 1,000

The Independent  

✕ Close All care home residents to be vaccinated by end of the month, Johnson says 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 …

Covid news live: Latest updates as Boris Johnson warns about Christmas celebrations
4 years ago

Covid news live: Latest updates as Boris Johnson warns about Christmas celebrations

The Independent  

✕ Close Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of 'ignoring medical advice' over Christmas plans 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 …

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson urges Britain to stick with restrictions as vaccine cleared for use next week
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson urges Britain to stick with restrictions as vaccine cleared for use next week

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Take vaccine or face longer restrictions, warns Van-Tam Prof Van-Tam said: “If we relax too …

What experts say on Oxford covid vaccine results
4 years, 1 month ago

What experts say on Oxford covid vaccine results

Live Mint  

AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be around 90% effective without any serious side effects, the latest drugmaker to unveil positive interim data in a scientific race to curb a global pandemic. Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, Astrazeneca "This vaccine’s efficacy and safety confirm that it will be highly effective against COVID-19 and will have …

Boris Johnson says claims he is suffering from long Covid are 'seditious propaganda'
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson says claims he is suffering from long Covid are 'seditious propaganda'

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has rejected claims that he is suffering from the …

Boris Johnson apologises for incorrect advice as UK records highest daily number of coronavirus cases
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson apologises for incorrect advice as UK records highest daily number of coronavirus cases

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been forced to apologise and correct himself after he gave out incorrect information on social distancing as the UK recorded its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began. Key points: Boris Johnson has apologised after he "misspoke" when asked to clarify new restrictions in north-east England Different households in the region …

British PM Boris Johnson hails India's vaccine efforts in his UNGA address
4 years, 3 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson hails India's vaccine efforts in his UNGA address

India TV News  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a special reference to India's role in the manufacture and access to one of the most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates currently undergoing trials during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. "The Oxford vaccine is now in Stage 3 of clinical trials, and in case of success AstraZeneca has already begun to manufacture …

Boris Johnson urges world leaders to unite against COVID-19.
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson urges world leaders to unite against COVID-19.

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

The UK prime minister says he has mild symptoms and will continue to lead government. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video conference as we fight this virus.” A Downing Street spokesman said Johnson, 55, experienced mild symptoms on Thursday – a day after he attended the prime minister’s weekly question time …

School gates are breeding ground for anti-vax myths, says NHS chief
5 years, 2 months ago

School gates are breeding ground for anti-vax myths, says NHS chief

The Independent  

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Measles outbreaks driven by difficulty in getting vaccinations, not anti-vaxxers, warn health experts
5 years, 3 months ago

Measles outbreaks driven by difficulty in getting vaccinations, not anti-vaxxers, warn health experts

The Telegraph  

The rise in measles is being fueled by a shortage of nurses, health workers and difficulties in getting GP appointments, rather than anti-vaccination lobbyists, public health experts have warned. But although Matt Hancock, the health secretary, has blamed anti-vaxxers for stoking public fears about the measles, mumps and rubella jab, experts said many parents simply could not get their children …

Boris Johnson declares war on anti-vaccination movement after measles rise
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson declares war on anti-vaccination movement after measles rise

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “From reassuring parents about the safety of vaccines to making sure people are attending follow-up …

Compulsory vaccination ‘not ruled out’ in fight against ‘reprehensible’ anti-vaxxers, says health secretary
5 years, 8 months ago

Compulsory vaccination ‘not ruled out’ in fight against ‘reprehensible’ anti-vaxxers, says health secretary

The Independent  

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Millions of children do not receive the life-saving measles jab each year
5 years, 8 months ago

Millions of children do not receive the life-saving measles jab each year

Daily Mail  

Millions of children around the world have not been vaccinated against measles amid a rise in online 'antivaxx' scare stories. Around 527,000 children in the UK did not receive the potentially life-saving jab between 2010 and 2017, with 'fake news' spread on social media partly to blame. The UK comes third in a global ranking showing the number of unvaccinated …

Measles cases in first three months of 2019 up 300% globally, WHO says
5 years, 8 months ago

Measles cases in first three months of 2019 up 300% globally, WHO says

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 A global resurgence of measles showed no sign of slowing down …

Vaccination deniers gaining ‘traction’ on social media, health chief warns
5 years, 10 months ago

Vaccination deniers gaining ‘traction’ on social media, health chief warns

CNN  

London CNN — Anti-vaccination “fake news” being spread on social media is fueling a rise in measles cases and a decline in vaccination uptake, the head of England’s National Health Service has warned. Simon Stevens said “vaccination deniers” are gaining traction through their use of social media platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp and YouTube. Stevens said discussions within the health body …

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