Covid vaccine news must not lead to complacency in ‘crucial weeks’ before end of lockdown, Sage member warns
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid vaccine news must not lead to complacency in ‘crucial weeks’ before end of lockdown, Sage member warns

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 government scientific adviser has warned people against complacency in the last two weeks of England’s lockdown, following promising news over a potential vaccine against coronavirus. The announcement was widely welcomed, with England’s chief medical officer calling it a “reason for optimism”, and Sage member Sir John Bell saying he was confident life in the UK would start returning to normal by spring, if the vaccine candidate gets regulatory approval. After telling theToday programme the next fortnight would be “crucial” in determining what should happen after England’s lockdown ends, she said: “They're going to be a very challenging two weeks, partly because of the weather, partly because, I think, the promise of a vaccine may be making people feel complacent.” She added: “But the vaccine is very unlikely to come in until the end of the year or beginning of next year and that's going to make no difference to the current second wave.” The Sage adviser told the BBC Radio 4 show: "I think for the next two weeks, everybody has to really get all their resolve together." Her comments echoed those of England’s deputy chief medical officer, who warned the Pfizer vaccine would not be the solution to the UK’s second wave.

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Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn

The Independent  

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Cases of flu ‘rising rapidly’ as Brits urged to get vaccinations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cases of flu ‘rising rapidly’ as Brits urged to get vaccinations

The Independent  

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Health Secretary urges British Medical Association to ‘stop the sabre-rattling’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Secretary urges British Medical Association to ‘stop the sabre-rattling’

The Independent  

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Health chiefs 'failed to sound alarm over potential dangers of Covid vaccines': MPs accuse regulator of putting Brits 'at serious risk' by not immediately sharing how Pfizer jabs could trigger extreme
1 year, 1 month ago

Health chiefs 'failed to sound alarm over potential dangers of Covid vaccines': MPs accuse regulator of putting Brits 'at serious risk' by not immediately sharing how Pfizer jabs could trigger extreme

Daily Mail  

Britain's medicines regulator has been accused of failing to sound the alarm over Covid jab side effects, despite allegedly knowing of heart risks for months before warnings were issued. The AAPG letter, penned by its co-chair Graham Stringer the Labour MP for Blackley and Broughton, called for an urgent investigation to be held into The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory …

UK ‘unsafe’ from future pandemic threats, says Oxford Vaccine Group director
1 year, 2 months ago

UK ‘unsafe’ from future pandemic threats, says Oxford Vaccine Group director

The Independent  

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Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme ‘confused the public’, Covid inquiry hears
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme ‘confused the public’, Covid inquiry hears

The Independent  

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Disease X vaccine ‘could be ready within 100 days of new threat emerging’
1 year, 6 months ago

Disease X vaccine ‘could be ready within 100 days of new threat emerging’

The Independent  

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Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs warn
1 year, 7 months ago

Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs warn

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UK must be prepared to lock down to prevent disease spread – Hancock
1 year, 9 months ago

UK must be prepared to lock down to prevent disease spread – Hancock

The Independent  

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Covid inquiry: David Cameron defends austerity – but admits weakness in preparing for pandemic
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid inquiry: David Cameron defends austerity – but admits weakness in preparing for pandemic

The Independent  

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How Matt Hancock sought to hog the Covid vaccine limelight
2 years ago

How Matt Hancock sought to hog the Covid vaccine limelight

The Telegraph  

Matt Hancock feared he would not get credit for the UK’s vaccine success and described the speeding up of the jabs rollout as a “Hancock triumph”. The former health secretary’s WhatsApp messages show he fought to be the face of Britain’s vaccine campaign at the height of the pandemic and became furious if he thought others were getting the credit. …

UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate
2 years ago

UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate

The Independent  

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Ex-UK health chief defends record after COVID messages leak
2 years ago

Ex-UK health chief defends record after COVID messages leak

The Independent  

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COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS UK COVID-19 vaccine: Social media users are claiming the UK is prohibiting any and all people under the age of 50 from getting inoculated against COVID-19. Becomes Latest Country to Ban Covid Boosters for Under-50s.” Several posts suggest the alleged ban is motivated by concerns about the …

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 …

Covid UK: Calls for booster jabs by Autumn as cases continue to rise
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid UK: Calls for booster jabs by Autumn as cases continue to rise

The Independent  

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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

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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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‘Anti-science extremist’: Tory MP shut down for claiming Covid jabs ‘disaster in the making’
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Anti-science extremist’: Tory MP shut down for claiming Covid jabs ‘disaster in the making’

The Independent  

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Free Covid testing ends as health chief warns pandemic to ‘remain unpredictable’
2 years, 11 months ago

Free Covid testing ends as health chief warns pandemic to ‘remain unpredictable’

The Independent  

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WHO leader ‘very concerned’ over the UK’s dismantling of Covid testing
3 years ago

WHO leader ‘very concerned’ over the UK’s dismantling of Covid testing

The Independent  

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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 …

'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 …

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  

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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  

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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, …

Ex-senior SAGE scientist says we need vaccines that stop people spreading Covid
3 years, 1 month ago

Ex-senior SAGE scientist says we need vaccines that stop people spreading Covid

Daily Mail  

A former top Government scientific adviser today said the world needs vaccines that are better at stopping Covid transmission to truly end the pandemic. Sir Jeremy Farrar, a former top Government scientific adviser, called for the development of vaccines that were better able to block transmission of Covid The current crop of jabs 'must be celebrated' he said for severing …

Government plans to scrap mandatory jab requirement in...
3 years, 1 month ago

Government plans to scrap mandatory jab requirement in...

Daily Mail  

The Government plans to scrap the requirement for health and social care workers in England to be vaccinated against coronavirus to continue in their roles following a consultation. The requirement for care home staff to have two doses came into force last November, with one charity accusing the Government of using the sector as “the trial run for the NHS”. …

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

The Independent  

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UK health officials misinterpreted US guidance on Covid self-isolation period
3 years, 2 months ago

UK health officials misinterpreted US guidance on Covid self-isolation period

The Independent  

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Extra Covid restrictions could be needed ‘at pace’ as NHS prepares for surge
3 years, 2 months ago

Extra Covid restrictions could be needed ‘at pace’ as NHS prepares for surge

The Independent  

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UK health chiefs believed pandemic was ‘imminent’ in 1997, recommended reducing non-essential travel
3 years, 2 months ago

UK health chiefs believed pandemic was ‘imminent’ in 1997, recommended reducing non-essential travel

The Independent  

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UK health boss won't rule out new COVID controls before Xmas
3 years, 3 months ago

UK health boss won't rule out new COVID controls before Xmas

The Independent  

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Tougher Covid rules needed urgently to prevent ‘considerable pressure’ on NHS, Sage experts warn Johnson
3 years, 3 months ago

Tougher Covid rules needed urgently to prevent ‘considerable pressure’ on NHS, Sage experts warn Johnson

The Independent  

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At 93,045, UK's daily Covid cases hit record high for third consecutive day
3 years, 3 months ago

At 93,045, UK's daily Covid cases hit record high for third consecutive day

India Today  

The British government on Friday reported 93,045 new coronavirus cases, a third consecutive record daily tally, as the Omicron variant fuels a surge in infections across the country. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Omicron is now the country's dominant coronavirus strain, adding "the tsunami I warned about a week ago is now starting to hit us". And Welsh leader …

Work from home, vaccine pass: UK PM deploys 'Plan B' to contain Omicron
3 years, 3 months ago

Work from home, vaccine pass: UK PM deploys 'Plan B' to contain Omicron

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed tougher Covid-19 restrictions in England on Wednesday, ordering people to work from home, wear masks in public places and use vaccine passes to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Undermined by accusations that his staff partied at Downing Street during a Christmas lockdown last year, Johnson said Omicron was spreading rapidly and …

What the papers say – December 6
3 years, 3 months ago

What the papers say – December 6

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Government would not make Covid vaccinations compulsory, Javid says
3 years, 4 months ago

Government would not make Covid vaccinations compulsory, Javid says

The Independent  

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NHS boss Amanda Pritchard reveals health service is preparing a yearly Covid booster programme
3 years, 4 months ago

NHS boss Amanda Pritchard reveals health service is preparing a yearly Covid booster programme

Daily Mail  

Amanda Pritchard said the NHS is already putting plans in place should it be required to deliver a yearly vaccine campaign The NHS is preparing for the concept of an annual Covid booster vaccine roll-out, the head of the health service in England said today. Amanda Pritchard said the NHS is already putting plans in place should it be required …

UK faces calls for ‘Plan B’ with COVID-19 cases high and rising; scientists blame waning vaccine immunity
3 years, 5 months ago

UK faces calls for ‘Plan B’ with COVID-19 cases high and rising; scientists blame waning vaccine immunity

Firstpost  

Studies have suggested that vaccines’ protection gradually wanes over time. Millions of people in Britain are being offered booster shots, but critics say the program is moving too slowly London: Many scientists are pressing the British government to reimpose social restrictions and speed up booster vaccinations as coronavirus infection rates, already Europe’s highest, rise still further. “It’s critical we accelerate …

UK's failure to impose lockdown in early days of COVID-19 cost thousands of lives, says report
3 years, 5 months ago

UK's failure to impose lockdown in early days of COVID-19 cost thousands of lives, says report

Firstpost  

Lawmakers said their inquiry was designed to uncover why the UK performed “significantly worse” than many other countries during the initial period of the pandemic. London: The British government’s failure to impose a lockdown in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic ranks among England’s worst public health blunders, lawmakers concluded on Tuesday in the country’s first comprehensive report on …

Report says UK’s slow virus lockdown cost 1000s of lives
3 years, 5 months ago

Report says UK’s slow virus lockdown cost 1000s of lives

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s failure to impose a lockdown in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic cost thousands of unnecessary deaths and ranks among the country’s worst public health blunders, lawmakers concluded Tuesday in the nation’s first comprehensive report on the pandemic. “Decisions on lockdowns and social distancing during the early weeks of the pandemic - and the advice that …

Britain’s delay in imposing coronavirus lockdown cost thousands of lives, report says
3 years, 5 months ago

Britain’s delay in imposing coronavirus lockdown cost thousands of lives, report says

LA Times  

Britain’s failure to impose a lockdown in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic cost thousands of unnecessary deaths and ranks among the country’s worst public health blunders, lawmakers concluded Tuesday in the nation’s first comprehensive report on the pandemic. The deadly delay derived from the failure of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government to question the recommendoations of scientific advisors, …

UK's Johnson hopes to avoid lockdown in winter virus roadmap
3 years, 6 months ago

UK's Johnson hopes to avoid lockdown in winter virus roadmap

The Independent  

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Britain to offer Covid-19 vaccination to 12 to 15-year-old children
3 years, 6 months ago

Britain to offer Covid-19 vaccination to 12 to 15-year-old children

India Today  

Britain is set to expand the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine to all 12- to 15-year-olds, after top medical advisers said on Monday that children would benefit from reduced disruption to their education. The Chief Medical Officers recommended that children aged 12-15 in Britain get a first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation …

UK Health Minister rules out Covid-19 lockdowns in future, vaccine passports
3 years, 6 months ago

UK Health Minister rules out Covid-19 lockdowns in future, vaccine passports

Live Mint  

British health minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday he did not expect the country to see any more lockdowns to fight the COVID-19 crisis and ruled out the use of vaccine passports to allow people to attend mass events. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, under fire from some in his governing Conservative Party for raising taxes to fix a health …

Gatwick CEO calls for PCR tests to be scrapped for vaccinated travellers
3 years, 6 months ago

Gatwick CEO calls for PCR tests to be scrapped for vaccinated travellers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The CEO of Gatwick Airport has called for the testing of fully vaccinated travellers returning to …

Boris Johnson urged to ‘get on’ with Covid booster jabs rather than wait for scientific advice
3 years, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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NHS told to prepare for vaccine rollout to 12-year-olds, reports say
3 years, 7 months ago

NHS told to prepare for vaccine rollout to 12-year-olds, reports say

The Independent  

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UK must not take its ‘eye off the ball’ as Covid could roar back, experts warn
3 years, 7 months ago

UK must not take its ‘eye off the ball’ as Covid could roar back, experts warn

The Independent  

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