Prof Sir Chris Whitty says UK faces rural and coastal ageing crisis
Measures are needed to tackle an ageing population crisis, Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty says. Source link
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Prof Sir Chris Whitty backs tobacco phase-out plan
Prof Sir Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, has welcomed Rishi Sunak’s plan to raise the legal age of smoking every year by a year so that eventually no-one can buy tobacco. He told the BBC: “As a doctor I’ve seen many people in hospital desperate to stop smoking because it’s something … Read more
Chris Evans: Radio DJ reveals skin cancer diagnosis
The broadcaster, 57, urged his Virgin Radio listeners to get themselves checked. Source link
Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer’s risk prompts actor to take acting break
He explained that he had not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, but had been warned of the heightened risk. “It’s not a pre-deterministic gene, but it is a strong indication,” he said. “Ten years ago, I think it was more thought of as determinant.” Source link
Police investigating after Chris Whitty accosted in park
A video shared online appears to show two men laughing and jeering at England’s chief medical officer. Source link
Prof Chris Whitty defends vaccine rollout decision
Professor Chris Whitty explained the decision to extend the time between vaccine doses during today’s Downing Street briefing. The Chief Medical Officer acknowledged the need for a second dose and said the timings would allow for “twice as many people to be vaccinated”. On the question of possible mutations, he described the risk as “a … Read more
Professor Chris Whitty on new variant of Covid-19
A new variant of coronavirus has been found which is growing faster in some parts of England, MPs have been told. England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty told a press conference there was “no evidence” it was more dangerous. He also spoke about how it can be tested for, and if the effectiveness of … Read more
IPL 2020: Sourav Ganguly in awe of Chris Gayle – We think he just chills around but sitting out pinched him
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded KXIP batsman Chris Gayle’s performance in the IPL 2020 and said that people think that he just keeps laughing and roaming around but being benched for long pinched him. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly (L) and KXIP batsman Chris Gayle (Courtesy- Instagram) HIGHLIGHTS Sourav Ganguly said that being benched for long … Read more
Kings XI Punjab have unparalleled camaraderie in IPL 2020, ‘legend’ Chris Gayle’s impact huge: Chris Jordan
Kings XI Punjab death-overs specialist Chris Jordan has attested that the team’s camaraderie and joint spirit is second to none in this IPL 2020 competition. The 2nd game, between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Dubai, of Sunday’s doubleheader day in IPL 2020 first ended in a tie. KXIP were the adjudged winners of … Read more
IPL 2020: Was upset with Mayank – Chris Gayle reveals funny conversation from double Super Over thriller
The Universe Boss is never nervous, Chris Gayle said when he was asked how he felt as Kings XI Punjab needed 2 Super Overs against Mumbai Indians to clinch 2 points and stay in the hunt for IPL 2020 playoffs. Well, at least from the outside, it looked like Gayle was, as usual, relaxed, as … Read more