Astrazeneca insists UK will remain first in line for doses
Ursula Von Der Leyen had recalled the big investment made by Europe to develop the vaccine and to create a ‘truly global common good’.
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London Covid cases halved in 16 days
There were 4,694 Covid patients admitted to London hospitals in the week to January 22, with 580 on that day, compared to a peak of 977 on January 6.
Britons returning from at-risk countries to face quarantine in hotels
Some travellers will have to be driven to isolation centres, such as Britons coming back to UK from at-risk countries as Brazil and South Africa.
Covid, Boris Johnson reveals: “The English variant seems to be more lethal”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that according to recent studies the English variant of Covid-19 would appear to be more lethal.
Storm Christoph may cause the temperature to drop to -10C
Storm Christoph might make the winter even colder.
15 year old boy killed by gang who then crashed their getaway car
A 15-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a gang near a school in broad daylight, the group crashed their getaway car.
Boris Johnson to give Downing Street press conference about Covid
Boris Johnson will give a press conference today at 5pm after a difficult week for England as it reported the highest death rate.
Queen Elizabeth sent a message to Joe Biden before Inauguration
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the 94-year-old monarch sent Joe Biden, 78, a private letter ahead of Wednesday’s inauguration.
English schools to get two weeks’ notice before reopening
Schools in England will be given two weeks’ notice before reopening.
People evacuated from their homes as Storm Christoph continues
People in Manchester were advised not to travel before noon and several routes have already experienced flooding issues.
National day of remembrance for those lost in the Covid pandemic proposed
A national day of remembrance to honour everyone who has lost their lives during the Covid pandemic.
Flood warnings in England as Storm Christoph continues
More than 50 flood warnings have been issued across the country as Storm Christoph batters England.
Highest daily covid death rate registered in UK
The total number of deaths within 28 days of testing positive has risen to 89,860 and further 37,535 cases were reported only in the last 24 hours.
1 in 8 “recovered” Covid patients die within 140 days
Some of those who ‘recovered’ from Covid returned to hospital within 5 months with complications.
London Covid cases fall in every borough
For the first time in months, Covid cases are falling in every London borough.
Ten more covid vaccination centres open in the UK
The new mega centres bring the total to 17 mass jab hubs currently open and 50 by the end of the month.
Brazil Covid variant discovered in UK
A Covid variant originating from Brazil has been found in the UK.
Covid R-rate ‘as low as 0,6’, research shows
Regions across England have reported a covid R-rate below 1, showing the virus might be slowing down.
Covid cases drop in England, according to latest data
Various regions in England registered a drop in infections with 50 per cent of the 315 local areas seeing a fall in cases.
Covid deaths placing pressure on morgues and crematoria
According to a study by SunLife, 33.3% of all Covid cremations were carried out with only crematorium officials present.
Boots and Superdrug start administering Covid vaccines
Boots and Superdrug branches will be among six pharmacies in England which will administer Covid vaccines from Thursday onwards.
Panic buyers clear out supermarkets as tougher restrictions loom
There is another wave but this time it is not of Covid but of panic buying across UK supermarkets as tighter restrictions are expected to be announced soon.
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons enforce mask-wearing
Supermarket giants, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, will post security guards at the entrances to their stores in order to force customers to wear a face mask.
Covid rulebreakers more likely to be fined
Policing minister, Kit Malthouse, affirmed Metropolitan Police commissioner Cressida Dick’s pledge that rule-breakers are “increasingly likely” to be fined.