Coronavirus shielding has impacted Liverpool more than any other UK region
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus shielding has impacted Liverpool more than any other UK region

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Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?
11 months, 1 week ago

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?

The Independent  

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Up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital in second wave of pandemic – study
1 year, 2 months ago

Up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital in second wave of pandemic – study

The Independent  

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Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’
1 year, 4 months ago

Fast-spreading new coronavirus strain dubbed ‘variant of interest’

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 The World Health Organisation has classified a fast-spreading coronavirus strain circulating …

Mapped: Worst areas in UK for Covid cases amid fears over new Arcturus variant
1 year, 8 months ago

Mapped: Worst areas in UK for Covid cases amid fears over new Arcturus variant

The Independent  

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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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Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid cases surge across UK again as one in 35 people in England now has virus

The Independent  

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Covid cases jump by 800,000 in a week
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid cases jump by 800,000 in a week

The Telegraph  

Covid-19 infections in the UK have jumped by nearly 800,000 in a week, with some parts of the country nearing the record levels seen during the spring. This is the highest estimate for total infections since mid-April, but is still below the record of 4.9 million seen at the peak of the omicron BA.2 wave at the end of March. …

Don’t turn away those who come early for Covid booster vaccination, doctors told amid surging cases
2 years, 9 months ago

Don’t turn away those who come early for Covid booster vaccination, doctors told amid surging cases

The Telegraph  

Infections in Scotland have reached another record high, with one in 11, nearly half a million people, estimated to have had Covid-19 last week. “The vaccinations remain our first line of defence which is why we’ve rolled out the booster campaign to all over-75s and care home residents," they added. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said the use of …

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, …

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas
2 years, 11 months ago

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

The Independent  

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England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
2 years, 11 months ago

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes

Associated Press  

LONDON — Most coronavirus restrictions, including mandatory face masks, were lifted in England on Thursday after Britain’s government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations. England’s so-called “Plan B” measures were introduced in early December to stop the rapid spread of omicron from overwhelming health services and to buy time for the population to get …

NHS likely to be overwhelmed by Covid admissions, says government scientific adviser
3 years ago

NHS likely to be overwhelmed by Covid admissions, says government scientific adviser

The Independent  

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Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas
3 years ago

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

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 figures, for the seven days to December 25, are based on the number …

‘Catastrophic’ if predicted third of NHS staff in London off work by New Year
3 years ago

‘Catastrophic’ if predicted third of NHS staff in London off work by New Year

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As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal
3 years, 1 month ago

As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections. But while Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that a “blizzard from the east” could still ruin Britain’s Christmas, many scientists say the wind is now blowing …

United Kingdom counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep coronavirus at bay
3 years, 3 months ago

United Kingdom counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep coronavirus at bay

India TV News  

Britons are encouraged these days- though in most cases not required- to wear face coverings in crowded indoor spaces. For critics, that image encapsulates the flaw in the government’s strategy, which has abandoned most pandemic restrictions and is banking on voluntary restraint and a high vaccination rate to curb the spread of the coronavirus. “The story of this government in …

Record 618,000 people pinged by NHS Covid app in England and Wales in a week
3 years, 5 months ago

Record 618,000 people pinged by NHS Covid app in England and Wales in a week

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 …

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 …

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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‘The most dangerous time': UK sees toughest virus threat yet
3 years, 11 months ago

‘The most dangerous time': UK sees toughest virus threat yet

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. opened seven mass vaccination centers Monday as it moved into the most perilous moment of the COVID-19 pandemic, with exhausted medical staff reeling under the pressure of packed hospitals and increasing admissions. England’s chief medical officer, Dr. Chris Whitty, warned people to strictly follow measures to prevent the spread of the virus while they wait their …

Greater Brisbane coronavirus restrictions have changed. Here's what you need to know
3 years, 11 months ago

Greater Brisbane coronavirus restrictions have changed. Here's what you need to know

ABC  

Greater Brisbane's strict three-day lockdown ended as of 6:00pm Monday, January 11, but some restrictions involving mask wearing and gathering limits will remain. Indoor venues such as restaurants and cafes have reopened but patrons must adhere to the one person per 4 square metre rule. For smaller venues that are up to 200 square metres in size, patrons have been …

New evidence that U.K. coronavirus variant spreads more easily has scientists really worried
3 years, 11 months ago

New evidence that U.K. coronavirus variant spreads more easily has scientists really worried

LA Times  

The coronavirus variant that emerged in the United Kingdom belongs to the world now, and mounting evidence is confirming some scientists’ early suspicions: It is a super spreader capable of turbocharging the pandemic and muscling less transmissible strains of the virus into oblivion. Using many distinct methods to track the U.K. variant and compare it to its predecessors, two groups …

Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself From The U.K. Variant?
4 years ago

Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself From The U.K. Variant?

NPR  

Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself From The U.K. Enlarge this image toggle caption Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. While COVID-19 has mutated in thousands of mostly harmless ways, the world is increasingly focused on one variant detected in England, dubbed …

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  

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‘Major incident’ declared in Essex amid pressure on hospitals
4 years ago

‘Major incident’ declared in Essex amid pressure on hospitals

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Covid infections rising in every region of England and all age groups, new data shows
4 years ago

Covid infections rising in every region of England and all age groups, new data shows

The Independent  

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Covid vaccine: NHS England urged to act over ‘unequal’ roll out leaving vulnerable staff
4 years ago

Covid vaccine: NHS England urged to act over ‘unequal’ roll out leaving vulnerable staff

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 …

Doctors and nurses at London’s frontline hospital denied coronavirus vaccine
4 years ago

Doctors and nurses at London’s frontline hospital denied coronavirus vaccine

The Independent  

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New Coronavirus Variant Found in Britain Not Out of Control, Says WHO
4 years ago

New Coronavirus Variant Found in Britain Not Out of Control, Says WHO

News 18  

The new coronavirus variant discovered in Britain with a higher transmission rate is not yet out of control and can be contained using existing measures, the World Health Organization said on Monday. “We have had a much higher at different points in this pandemic and we’ve got it under control,” WHO’s emergencies chief Michael Ryan told a press conference. But …

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

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: More patients in English hospitals now than at November’s peak
4 years ago

Coronavirus: More patients in English hospitals now than at November’s peak

The Independent  

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New coronavirus variant identified in UK; London to be put under highest level of restrictions
4 years ago

New coronavirus variant identified in UK; London to be put under highest level of restrictions

India TV News  

A new variant of the novel coronavirus has been identified as responsible for 'faster spread' of the infection in the United Kingdom, the UK government said on Monday. "A new variant of coronavirus has been identified in the UK, which may be associated with the fastest spread in the southeast of England," said Hancock. "We do not know the extent …

Newer, faster Covid strain sends London into strictest lockdown, WHO to probe variant
4 years ago

Newer, faster Covid strain sends London into strictest lockdown, WHO to probe variant

India Today  

UK, where the vaccination against Covid-19 has already begun, is set to enter into the highest level of coronavirus restrictions starting Wednesday. This new variant is responsible for "faster spread which is leading to cases doubling in some areas every seven days," Health Secretary Matt Hancock said adding that "swift and decisive action" is the need of the hour. "We …

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in London but level off in other parts of England
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in London but level off in other parts of England

The Independent  

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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 UK: New case numbers flat at 24,141 but lockdown resumes
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus UK: New case numbers flat at 24,141 but lockdown resumes

Daily Mail  

Britain's coronavirus cases remained flat at 24,141 today despite Boris Johnson justifying lockdown by claiming the NHS is under threat from soaring hospitalisations. But what the graphic didn't show was that those 11,000 patients represent fewer than 10 per cent of the health service's overall capacity At a Downing Street press conference officially welcoming the nation into its second national …

Symptoms or not, UK to pilot whole-city testing in Liverpool
4 years, 2 months ago

Symptoms or not, UK to pilot whole-city testing in Liverpool

Hindustan Times  

Everyone living or working in Liverpool will be offered Covid-19 testing from Friday, whether they have symptoms or not, in the first pilot of whole-city testing as England prepares for a month-long lockdown from Thursday following a surge in cases and deaths. Officials said on Tuesday that Liverpool residents and workers will be tested using a combination of existing swab …

Coronavirus: 10,000 UK patients now in hospital with Covid-19
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: 10,000 UK patients now in hospital with Covid-19

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Tier 3 status talks for northeast and Teeside paused in response to encouraging data
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Tier 3 status talks for northeast and Teeside paused in response to encouraging data

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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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London to face tougher restrictions under Tier-2 COVID-19 risk alert from Saturday as cases continue to surge
4 years, 2 months ago

London to face tougher restrictions under Tier-2 COVID-19 risk alert from Saturday as cases continue to surge

Firstpost  

The tougher measures in Tier-2 impose a ban on mixing between different households, indoors in homes and pubs, bars and restaurants and the Tier 1 rule of six on gatherings outdoors continues to apply London: The UK capital, London, and its bordering county of Essex, currently in Tier 1 “medium” coronavirus risk level, will be moved to Tier 2 “high” …

Coronavirus: Test and trace system ‘rendered ineffective’ by rate of infections, government scientific advisers believe
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Test and trace system ‘rendered ineffective’ by rate of infections, government scientific advisers believe

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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Coronavirus in your neighbourhood: Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales charted by local council area
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus in your neighbourhood: Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales charted by local council area

The Independent  

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Hospitals battle coronavirus outbreaks as workforce shortages drive cancellation fears
4 years, 2 months ago

Hospitals battle coronavirus outbreaks as workforce shortages drive cancellation fears

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. They clearly want to keep public confidence to seek medical help when needed but failing …

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