Give toddlers chickenpox jab, advisers tell NHS
All UK children should be protected against the virus at 12 and 18 months of age, advisers tell NHS. Source link
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Patrick Vallance: One of government’s chief Covid advisers is stepping down
Boris Johnson said he was “immensely grateful” for Sir Patrick’s advice and expertise during the pandemic. Source link
Covid: Omicron hospital admissions could reach 1,000 a day – scientific advisers
The BBC has seen minutes of a meeting of scientific advisers which warn of NHS pressure from Omicron. Source link
Covid: All UK adults should get Covid booster, say advisers
The recommendation, which needs ministerial approval, also suggests second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds. Source link
Sturgeon to meet advisers over further restrictions
Image copyright PA Media Further restrictions could be introduced “in the near future” to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The first minister is to meet advisors and ministers on Monday and Tuesday to discuss fresh measures. She said it was “vital that we do everything we can” to slow … Read more
Scientific advisers faced ‘herd immunity’ backlash
Image copyright EPA Image caption Prof Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance came under fire at the start of the pandemic As the UK introduces fresh restrictions on social contact to curb the spread of coronavirus, controversy continues to rage about whether the government had initially considered trying a very different approach. At the start … Read more