NHS warns of continued short supply of blood in England

NHS warns of continued short supply of blood in England

BBC England’s blood donor service has warned blood stocks are still in short supply as it launches a fresh appeal for donors. Supplies of blood have improved since an “amber alert” in July but there is still a risk that the care of hospital patients could be impacted, officials said. The number of people booking … Read more

Continued threats to Kashmiri pandit employees belie government claims of normalcy: Congress

Continued threats to Kashmiri pandit employees belie government claims of normalcy: Congress

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) spokesperson Deepika Singh Rajawat said her party was fully convinced that the BJP and L-G administration had made it a “matter of ego” as they feared that if they succumbed to the pressure of the employees, their “extravaganza of normalcy would be exposed.” File | Photo Credit: S. … Read more

Covid spike sparks call for continued restrictions

Covid spike sparks call for continued restrictions

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Bolton has had its highest seven-day rate since late May A spike in coronavirus cases in Bolton has prompted council bosses to ask for restrictions to remain in place – a day before they were due to be lifted. Tighter rules were introduced in July in Greater Manchester and parts … Read more