Covid-19: UK surpasses 60,000 deaths
More than 60,000 people in the UK have now died within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test, official figures show. Source link
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Who will be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine?
The UK is the first country in the world to approve mass use of a Covid-19 vaccine. It means a lot of people are asking: “When can I get a Covid vaccine?” Immunisations with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, approved by the British medicines regulator, the MHRA, will begin from 8th December for people in priority groups, … Read more
Covid-19 vaccine: First jabs ‘could cut 99% of deaths’ – Jonathan Van-Tam
On Wednesday the UK became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for use. Source link
Covid-19: ‘The away team gave us an absolute battering’
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam used a football analogy to explain how far along we are in the fight against coronavirus. England’s deputy chief medical officer, and keen Boston United fan, warned that the key thing was “not to throw it away as we have points on the board”. He explained that people need to realise vaccines … Read more
Covid-19: Do not resuscitate orders may have been used without consent
There was a jump in complaints about such orders in the first wave of the pandemic, the care watchdog says. Source link
Covid-19: How will the new vaccine work?
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Covid-19: No plans for ‘vaccine passport’ – Michael Gove
It follows suggestions pubs and restaurants may turn away people who don’t get a coronavirus vaccine. Source link
Covid-19: Lung damage ‘identified’ in study
Researchers are to investigate whether young people and those not in hospital could be affected. Source link
Covid-19: Don’t ‘take brakes off’ Covid measures, says leading scientist
Easing rules months before vaccines take effect would be a “huge mistake”, Sage expert says. Source link
Covid-19: Mass testing a ‘distraction’ from vaccine rollout – health leaders
The PM has said mass community testing, as seen in Liverpool, will be offered to all areas in tier three after lockdown ends. Source link