Vaccine
“Traffic light system” to allow holidays to certain destinations
Next Monday Johnson should announce a new method to allow travel outside the UK: a traffic light system.
MPs oppose Covid passports ahead of trials
MPs are opposed to the Covid passport, because they think it would take off citizens’ freedom.
Sir Lenny Henry’s letter asks black Britain to have trust and take Covid-19 vaccine
Sir Lenny Henry writes an open letter to black Britons, co-signed by many celebrities, urging them to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and fight “racial inequality”.
No “freedom pass” app required for pubs until everyone gets vaccinated
“Freedom pass” app may be required to enter pubs and sport venues, meanwhile MPs extend emergency Covid rules for a further six months.
The entire Europe risks to be inserted in the red list with fines of £ 5.000
European people are accused of refusing the vaccine: that’s why the whole of Europe risks being placed on the red travel list.
According to an American study AstraZeneca vaccine is 100 % effective against Covid-19
AstraZeneca vaccine administering is now restored in European countries and a new research lead in the US confirms the jab’s efficacy and safety.
The UK will receive AstraZeneca jab after Boris Johnson claimed the country to get vaccinated
France, Italy and Germany confirmed they resume the Oxford shot on Friday while Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands will follow suit next week, they said.
Significant vaccine shortage, return to freedom could be delayed
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said vaccine supply was ‘always lumpy’.
AstraZeneca vaccine being suspended in Europe, but WHO and EMA guarantee is safe
Several European countries suspended the rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine because of the blood clot cases and experts of the WHO and the EMA are planning to discuss its side-effects, while assuring its safety.
AstraZeneca suspended in several countries, but the UK defends it
British leaders and doctors continue to defend the AstraZeneca vaccine and they think there is not enough reason to suspend it.
Brits urged to get Covid vaccine despite suspensions elsewhere
AstraZeneca insists that it is safe, citing a review of available data in more than 17 million people who have been vaccinated across the UK and EU has shown no evidence of an increased risk.
UK insists AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is ‘safe’
While the AstraZeneca vaccine is proven to prevent cases of Covid, some countries have reacted with excessive caution as they consider approving it.
AstraZeneca vaccine: Thailand also delays its administration
Due to some reports of blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, Thailand also temporarily suspends it.
Queen speaks about Covid vaccine
The Queen told health leaders that she had felt “protected” since receiving her first jab and called the speed of the vaccine rollout as “remarkable”.
Covid vaccines for 600 homeless and vulnerable people
Around 600 homeless and vulnerable people are being invited to get Covid-19 vaccines at surgery in Hertfordshire.
Oxford Covid vaccine reduces hospital admissions by 94%
The government’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty has said the results from the landmark UK study provides ‘encouraging’ early data on the impact the vaccine is having.
Employers plan ‘no jab, no job’ contracts
Businesses in the UK are said to be already drawing up “no jab, no job” contracts for employees after the vaccine minister said it was “up to businesses what they do”.
Venues can demand proof of vaccine
Nadhim Zahawi says it is ‘up to businesses’ what rules to introduce – as cinemas begin technology trials
Covid-19 : over 65s to be offered jabs
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Elton John and Michael Caine encourage people to get vaccinated
The choice of Sir Elton and Sir Michael as the new faces of the NHS video was given by the huge trust that the public has for both.
UK arrivals will need two Covid tests in quarantine
With the new measures, travellers will have to take tests after two and eight days into their 10-day quarantine period.
Matt Hancock to hold Covid press conference today
Matt Hancock will lead a Covid conference press today.
UK could face tougher lockdown rules if SA Covid variant spreads
If the South African Covid mutant strain continues to spread in England, the new possibility of a lockdown could be closest than we tought.