Will UK face third wave of coronavirus, as Germany, Italy and France lock down?
4 years ago

Will UK face third wave of coronavirus, as Germany, Italy and France lock down?

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. “The concern at present is that in countries where there’s less vaccination and a very strong third wave, that’s the perfect breeding ground for further variants of concern,” he said. “Even within Britain there is a likelihood of a third wave in potentially July and August time when we do unlock society,” he warned. In a Twitter post, Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, said a “third wave” doesn’t have to be something that just “happens to us”. “Keep hearing of a ‘third wave’ like it’s something that happens to us,” she wrote.

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COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS
2 years, 1 month 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 …

'Offer stands' to send Covid vaccines to China, but supplies would be 'dependent on reaction': EU
2 years, 2 months ago

'Offer stands' to send Covid vaccines to China, but supplies would be 'dependent on reaction': EU

Firstpost  

Brussels: The EU said Tuesday it is prepared to send Covid vaccines to China as it grapples with a surge in coronavirus infections after lifting its “zero-Covid” policy. A European Commission spokeswoman, Dana Spinant, said the bloc months ago proposed giving vaccines and Covid expertise to Beijing and “the offer stands”. Many EU countries have a surplus of mRNA vaccines …

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?
2 years, 2 months ago

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?

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. “Pre-departure testing and the requirement to show a negative test result has been shown to decrease the number of infected …

Scientists play down concerns over China's Covid surge
2 years, 2 months ago

Scientists play down concerns over China's Covid surge

Daily Mail  

One of the Government's top scientific advisers has played down fears about China's surge in Covid cases and suggested fresh border restrictions are not necessary. Travellers arrived at London's Heathrow Airport on a flight from Shanghai yesterday The Government is so far resisting calls - including from two former health ministers - to reintroduce fresh border restrictions The US, Italy …

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 …

WHO says new COVID-19 wave emerging in Europe
2 years, 5 months ago

WHO says new COVID-19 wave emerging in Europe

Al Jazeera  

UN agency’s regional data show only Europe with an increase in coronavirus cases in the week that ended October 2 as infections rose 8 percent from the week before. “Although we are not where we were one year ago, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over,” the WHO’s Europe director, Hans Kluge, and the ECDC’s director, …

UK to offer 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot to all 50 and over
2 years, 8 months ago

UK to offer 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot to all 50 and over

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government said Friday that everyone 50 or over will be offered a fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine in the fall, lowering the age threshold from the previously announced 65. Fourth doses will also be given to health care workers, nursing home staff and residents, and all those aged 5 and up with health conditions that make …

'Perfect storm': Experts warn against removing Covid curbs across world
3 years ago

'Perfect storm': Experts warn against removing Covid curbs across world

India Today  

Covid-19 is again surging in Western Europe due to a "perfect storm" of governments lifting restrictions, waning immunity and the more contagious BA.2 Omicron subvariant, experts said Monday. Lawrence Young, a virologist at Britain's University of Warwick, said the rising cases in Europe were due to a combination -- "a perfect storm" -- of three factors: the lifting of restrictions, …

Some European countries lift COVID curbs too ‘brutally’: WHO
3 years ago

Some European countries lift COVID curbs too ‘brutally’: WHO

Al Jazeera  

The UN health agency sees cases rising in 18 out of 53 countries in Europe, ‘likely’ due to the BA.2 sub-variant. Authorities in several European countries have lifted coronavirus restrictions too “brutally”, the World Health Organization has warned, as they are witnessing a rise in cases “likely” caused by a more transmissible COVID-19 strain. ‘Perfect storm’ Kluge and other epidemiologists …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

UK lifts all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers
3 years, 1 month ago

UK lifts all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers

Associated Press  

LONDON — Vaccinated travelers can enter Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday, after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to COVID-19. Andrew Flintham, managing director of travel group Tui UK, said there was “a huge pent-up demand for international travel,” and people were rushing to book getaways for …

Britain scraps all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers
3 years, 1 month ago

Britain scraps all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers

LA Times  

Vaccinated travelers can enter Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday, after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to COVID-19. Andrew Flintham, managing director of travel group Tui UK, said there was “a huge pent-up demand for international travel,” and people were rushing to book getaways for the February …

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 …

WHO: Europe entering ‘plausible endgame’ to COVID pandemic
3 years, 1 month ago

WHO: Europe entering ‘plausible endgame’ to COVID pandemic

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN — The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday the continent is now entering a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic and that the number of coronavirus deaths is starting to plateau. Dr. Hans Kluge said at a media briefing that there is a “singular opportunity” for countries across Europe to take control of COVID-19 transmission due …

‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions

Associated Press  

Late-night partying at clubs. “Now it’s time for us to take back our everyday life,” Norwegian Health Minister Ingvild Kjerkol said Tuesday. Switzerland on Wednesday scrapped work-at-home and quarantine requirements and announced plans for an easing of other restrictions in coming weeks, saying: “Despite record high infection figures, hospitals have not been overburdened and the occupancy of intensive care units …

More countries in Europe, recently the pandemic’s epicenter, ease COVID restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

More countries in Europe, recently the pandemic’s epicenter, ease COVID restrictions

LA Times  

Passengers ride maskless on the subway in Denmark, one of the first European countries to scrap most pandemic restrictions. Bit by bit, many countries that have been hard-hit by the coronavirus are opening up and easing their tough, and often unpopular, restrictive measures aimed at fighting COVID-19 even as the Omicron variant — deemed highly contagious but less severe — …

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
3 years, 1 month 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 …

England lifts Covid restrictions as Omicron threat recedes
3 years, 2 months ago

England lifts Covid restrictions as Omicron threat recedes

India Today  

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 hospitalisations. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the government's vaccine rollout, testing and development of antiviral treatments combine to make "some of the strongest defences in Europe", allowing a "cautious return" to normalcy. Officials …

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  

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 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Europe could be headed for pandemic \'endgame\': WHO
3 years, 2 months ago

Europe could be headed for pandemic \'endgame\': WHO

Deccan Chronicle  

COPENHAGEN: The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said Sunday. "It's plausible that the region is moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame," Hans Kluge told AFP in an interview, adding that Omicron could infect 60 percent of Europeans by March. "We …

Europe could be headed for pandemic ’endgame’: WHO
3 years, 2 months ago

Europe could be headed for pandemic ’endgame’: WHO

Live Mint  

The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said Sunday. "It's plausible that the region is moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame," Hans Kluge told AFP in an interview, adding that Omicron could infect 60 percent of Europeans by March. "We anticipate …

Can we live with COVID?
3 years, 2 months ago

Can we live with COVID?

Al Jazeera  

Some European countries are calling for a new approach towards COVID-19. After two years of crippling waves of coronavirus, many strict lockdowns, and millions of people dead – several European countries are hoping to treat the pandemic as a thing of the past. Some of these countries see those figures as a sign the disease can be treated as endemic …

Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: Accepting the virus
3 years, 2 months ago

Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: Accepting the virus

Associated Press  

MADRID — When the coronavirus pandemic was first declared, Spaniards were ordered to stay home for more than three months. Speaking at a World Economic Forum panel on Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious diseases doctor in the U.S., said COVID-19 could not be considered endemic until it drops to “a level that it doesn’t disrupt society.” The European …

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'
3 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'

News 18  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said most restrictions deployed to fight the latest wave of the Covid pandemic in England would be lifted from next week. People will no longer have to wear masks in closed spaces, work from home and prove vaccination to enter public spaces such as nightclubs, Johnson told parliament. Johnson told MPs: “While there …

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded
3 years, 2 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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France lifts ban on UK holidaymakers
3 years, 2 months ago

France lifts ban on UK holidaymakers

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. Millions of pounds in income has been lost as a consequence of draconian measures …

Europe braces for Omicron ‘storm’, US announces new measures
3 years, 3 months ago

Europe braces for Omicron ‘storm’, US announces new measures

Al Jazeera  

Omicron infections are multiplying across Europe, the US and Asia, prompting new measures. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s European head, told a news conference in Vienna that within weeks Omicron would dominate in more countries of the region, “pushing already stretched health systems further to the brink”. “The second thing I think we’re seeing is the White House is …

UK health boss: COVID-19 rules could tighten by Christmas
3 years, 3 months ago

UK health boss: COVID-19 rules could tighten by Christmas

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s health secretary has refused to rule out imposing tougher COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas amid the rapid rise of infections and continuing uncertainty about the omicron variant. The British Medical Association is warning that almost 50,000 doctors, nurses and other National Health Service staff in England could be off sick with Covid-19 by Christmas Day unless additional measures …

Germany to tighten restrictions on travellers from UK
3 years, 3 months ago

Germany to tighten restrictions on travellers from UK

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 Germany is tightening restrictions on travel from the UK in …

Netherlands ‘going into lockdown again’ to curb omicron
3 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands ‘going into lockdown again’ to curb omicron

Associated Press  

LONDON — Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown. “The Netherlands is going into lockdown again from tomorrow,” he said, adding that the move was “unavoidable because of the fifth wave caused by …

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 …

France to Restrict Travel from Britain to Fight Fast-spreading Omicron
3 years, 3 months ago

France to Restrict Travel from Britain to Fight Fast-spreading Omicron

News 18  

France will restrict arrivals from Britain because of fast-spreading cases of the omicron coronavirus variant, putting limits on reasons for traveling and requiring 48-hour isolation upon arrival, the government spokesman said Thursday. The government is holding a special virus security meeting Friday that will address growing pressure on hospitals in France from rising infections in recent weeks. French government spokesman …

Britain’s Omicron surge is seen as a warning, but responses vary
3 years, 3 months ago

Britain’s Omicron surge is seen as a warning, but responses vary

LA Times  

Spiraling infections in Britain driven in part by the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus rattled many in Europe on Thursday, fueling a familiar dread that tighter restrictions will scuttle holiday plans again this year. After the United Kingdom recorded its highest number of confirmed new COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began, France announced Thursday that it would tighten entry …

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 …

Germany to impose sweeping curbs for unvaccinated, announces outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel
3 years, 3 months ago

Germany to impose sweeping curbs for unvaccinated, announces outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel

Firstpost  

According to a draft agreement seen by AFP, the plans include a blanket ban on entering bars, restaurants, theatres and cinemas for anyone who has not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID Berlin: Germany will ban people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 from large parts of public life, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday after a meeting with the …

EU chief calls for debate on making COVID-19 jabs mandatory
3 years, 3 months ago

EU chief calls for debate on making COVID-19 jabs mandatory

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The chief of the European Union’s executive arm said Wednesday that EU nations should consider making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory because too many people still refuse to get shots voluntarily. “It is understandable and appropriate to lead this discussion now - how we can encourage and potentially think about mandatory vaccination within the European Union,” European Commission President Ursula …

EU chief calls for debate on making Covid-19 jabs mandatory
3 years, 3 months ago

EU chief calls for debate on making Covid-19 jabs mandatory

India Today  

The chief of the European Union's executive arm said on Wednesday that EU nations should consider making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory because too many people still refuse to get shots voluntarily. "It is understandable and appropriate to lead this discussion now - how we can encourage and potentially think about mandatory vaccination within the European Union,” European Commission President Ursula von …

Spain bans non-vaccinated Britons as Israel shuts borders to all visitors
3 years, 3 months ago

Spain bans non-vaccinated Britons as Israel shuts borders to all visitors

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 Only fully-vaccinated British tourists will be admitted to Spain from Wednesday …

As UK reports 2 cases of Omricon, top scientist says new Covid variant 'not a disaster'
3 years, 3 months ago

As UK reports 2 cases of Omricon, top scientist says new Covid variant 'not a disaster'

India TV News  

Highlights A vaccine expert believes it's “extremely unlikely” that the Omicron variant will trigger a new wave The UK imposed travel restrictions on six southern African countries. Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, the UK government announced on Saturday as it added four more African countries to its travel …

COVID-19: New variant from South Africa sends panic waves across the world | Key developments
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: New variant from South Africa sends panic waves across the world | Key developments

India TV News  

Highlights The U.K. banned flights from South Africa and five other southern African countries Fauci said U.S. public health officials were talking Friday with South African colleagues. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said flights will have to “be suspended until we have a clear understanding about the danger posed by this new variant, and travelers returning from this …

Oil plunges 10% on new coronavirus variant concerns
3 years, 4 months ago

Oil plunges 10% on new coronavirus variant concerns

Live Mint  

Oil prices plunged more than 10% on Friday, the largest one-day drop since April 2020, as a new COVID-19 variant spooked investors and added to concerns that a supply surplus could swell in the first quarter. Global authorities reacted with alarm on Friday to a new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa, with the European Union and Britain among those …

EU says halt flights to countries with new Covid variant
3 years, 4 months ago

EU says halt flights to countries with new Covid variant

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 The European Union should suspend …

As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal
3 years, 4 months 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 …

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