Elections set to take place in May could be delayed, some for a second time, due to fears over the spread of coronavirus. Government bosses are concerned over the practicalities of holding the elections during the pandemic because of public safety fears, social distancing and the capacity of venues to …
Read More »Pressure on NHS for Covid vaccinations round the clock
On Monday, the NHS was forced to rewrite hundreds of thousands of letters inviting people for vaccines. More than 130,000 letters already sent to over-80s were criticised by MPs and council leaders after failing to make it clear that anyone who preferred not to travel to a super centre could …
Read More »Royal Mail reveals areas on ‘Covid blacklist’ that are not receiving regular deliveries
On Monday, Royal Mail confirmed that a number of staff who work at the delivery office in Lincoln are currently self-isolating, and said there had also been virus outbreaks in Daventry and Northampton. Last week, seven postmen in Horsham contracted the virus and have not been able to work, while …
Read More »Call to test employees who cannot work from home
The employers testing workers include firms in the food, manufacturing, energy and retail sectors. Public sector workers including those in job centres and transport networks are also set to be part of the testing programme with 27,000 tested. Business lobbyists welcomed the use of rapid testing for staff who must …
Read More »Coronavirus UK: Chris Whitty warns hospitals are facing ‘the worst crisis in living memory’
Chris Whitty has warned hospitals are facing ‘the worst crisis in living memory’ as Covid-19 cases continue to soar – with 46,000 medical workers now off sick. Britons who don’t take the coronavirus lockdown seriously will cause ‘avoidable deaths’ when critically ill patients are turned away at the hospital door, …
Read More »Statement from Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock on testing and vaccinations
We begin 2021 knowing that vaccines are our way out of this pandemic. Human ingenuity and phenomenal scientific advances make it a case of when, not if, we will return back to normal life. The cavalry is here courtesy of our vaccination programme and we have already protected more people …
Read More »Scientists warn current measures are too ‘lax’ and demand even stricter rules
Experts are calling for an even tougher lockdown after Boris Johnson last night begged families to stay at home, with the Government launching a new campaign blitz to scare people into obeying the rules. Scientists warn the current measures are too ‘lax’ and can’t contain the new coronavirus variant, so …
Read More »Queen and Prince Philip get Covid vaccine at Windsor Castle
T he Queen and Prince Philip have both received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccinations, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The royal couple were given the jab by a doctor from the Royal Household at Windsor Castle, where they are both isolating. The Queen, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, …
Read More »Americans visiting UK without a negative COVID test face $680 fine
Americans traveling to the UK will now be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test result before entering the country, in a new effort to stop the spread of mutant coronavirus strains circulating around the world. The rule applies to all international travelers, including British nationals, arriving by boat, plane or …
Read More »Princess Mary of Denmark’s twins Vincent and Josephine celebrate their 10th birthdays
Princess Mary of Denmark’s twins Vincent and Josephine celebrate their 10th birthday and release a series of new photos to mark the occasion By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:48, 8 January 2021 | Updated: 14:40, 8 January 2021 She’s a proud mother of four, and on Friday, …
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