Hospitals have been forced to lower standards of care after the number of Covid patients doubled in a month, NHS bosses warned last night. There are now a record 26,626 virus patients in England’s hospitals, 33 per cent higher than the April peak of 18,974 and up from 12,987 on December 4. Senior doctors warned … Read more
The UK’s chief medical officers have warned of a ‘material risk of the NHS being overwhelmed’ in the next 21 days as the mutant Covid strain wreaks havoc across the country. Parts of the health service are under ‘immense pressure’, the chief medical officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – and NHS England’s national … Read more
The return of shielding: Boris Johnson orders 2.2m vulnerable people to isolate until they are vaccinated against coronavirus Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tough new restrictions on Monday Those with severe underlying health conditions will once more be required to shield despite concerns about the impact this could have on their mental health The new … Read more
The UK’s chief medical officers have warned of a ‘material risk of the NHS being overwhelmed’ in the next 21 days as the mutant Covid strain wreaks havoc across the country. Parts of the health service are under ‘immense pressure’, the chief medical officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – and NHS England’s national … Read more
Britain may not be free of coronavirus restrictions until next winter unless the NHS hits its ambitious target of vaccinating 2million people every week, it is feared. Ramping up the inoculation drive to reach the goal would mean it would still take until April for everyone over the age of 50, adults with serious illnesses, … Read more
Lockdown gloom stifles FTSE: Market remains up 1.8% by 118 on 6,579 points as gains made on morning of Oxford jab rollout are lost amid fears UK is set for third national lockdown London’s top market gained more than 200 points as it opened this morning Brexit and rollout of Oxford University/ AstraZeneca jab encourages … Read more
A blame game erupted today over who is responsible for the slow roll-out of Oxford University’s vaccine after Boris Johnson pointed the finger at Britain’s medical regulator and Matt Hancock suggested it was the manufacturer’s fault. The Government appears to be trying to pass the buck for the vaccination programme before it has even had a … Read more
Catching coronavirus DOES make you immune to symptomatic reinfection for at least 6 months, study suggests Researchers scrutinised data from 11,000 healthcare workers in Newcastle Found nobody who tested positive developed symptoms several months later Researchers write that previous infection ‘appears to result in protection against symptomatic infection’ By Joe Pinkstone For Mailonline Published: 13:12 GMT, … Read more
Shot in the arm for the markets: FTSE soars 2.7% by 177 to 6,637 points after New Year’s trading begins on first day of Oxford jab’s mass-rollout operation London’s top market gained more than 200 points as it opened this morning Brexit and rollout of Oxford University/ AstraZeneca jab encourages traders 3%-plus rise followed by … Read more
Dr Alex George has admitted being on the frontline for a second time round is ‘tough’. The Love Island star, 30, appeared on Monday’s Lorraine via live link as he discussed the current coronavirus surge and revealed NHS staff are ‘exhausted’. Following the tragic death of his brother Llŷr in July last year, the healthcare professional … Read more