Congress leaders V.D. Satheesan and K.C. Venugopal during a UDF meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on June 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) delivered an impressive performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Kerala. It won 18 seats — just one short of the 19 seats it had won in … Read more
The best way to protect the elderly and vulnerable this winter is, say government scientists, a booster programme. The third vaccine dose will eventually be offered to 30 million people over 50, medical staff, and younger adults with some health conditions. Source link
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the threat from coronavirus has not faded and that “complacency could be our undoing”. Speaking in the House of Commons, he announced new restrictions in England including the closing of hospitality businesses at 22:00 BST and a reduced number of people allowed at weddings. He told MPs these were … Read more
Image copyright Sergei Bobylev Image caption Flu vaccination rates among the most vulnerable have been falling in the UK Complacency over the flu jab risks overwhelming the NHS, experts warn, as data reveals the scale of the challenge in expanding the vaccination programme. Last month, the government announced plans to double the amount of people … Read more