Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received ‘unexpected’ death threats
Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears. Source link
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Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam joins Parkrun charity
England’s former deputy chief medical officer says he is passionate about supporting active lifestyles. Source link
Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam hails colleagues at knighthood ceremony
England’s former deputy chief medical officer is knighted for his work during the pandemic. Source link
Van-Tam: I don’t wear a face mask any more
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has said he no longer wears a face covering as a matter of course. England’s former deputy chief medical officer told the BBC that people “have got to learn to frame those risks for themselves” and that he would consider wearing a mask in certain circumstances. His comments come as Covid-19 … Read more
Jonathan Van-Tam to leave role as deputy chief medical officer
The professor’s colourful analogies helped explain coronavirus during Downing Street news briefings. Source link
New Year Honours: Whitty, Van-Tam and Blair knighted, Lumley and Redgrave made dames
Athletes, actresses, campaigners, Tony Blair, a Spice Girl, and an 11-year-old boy are also honoured. Source link
Covid: Hard months to come in pandemic for UK, says Van-Tam
Using a football analogy, as he has often done while commenting on the pandemic, he said: “I would say we’re kind of half-time in extra time, and I think the final whistle in terms of – I can’t predict it – but my personal view is that we’ve got a few more months to run, … Read more
Van-Tam on Covid: ‘There are some hard months to come’
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has said that too many people think the pandemic is over, and that there are “hard months to come in the winter.” He added that the use of face coverings, and the caution people take while interacting with each other will decide how the UK copes with the virus during winter, along … Read more
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam answers your questions
The deputy chief medical officer answers a range of questions about Covid from young audience members. Source link
Covid vaccines have prevented 60,000 deaths in England – Jonathan Van-Tam
He says future lockdowns are less likely the more people, including 18-25-year olds, get vaccinated. Source link