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Unvaccinated ‘account for 90% of Covid hospital admissions’ at London ICU unit

By Nina Lloyd, Reporter22nd December 2021News England

Unvaccinated people make up to 90% Covid hospital admissions, an ICU doctor said, as health experts urged the Government to improve transparency on pandemic data. Professor Rupert Pearse said the

Coronavirus isolation period reduced from 10 days to seven with negative test in England

By Laura Parnaby, Reporter22nd December 2021News England

People infected with coronavirus can now take two lateral flow tests to reduce the self-isolation period from 10 to seven days. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said those infected

Workers in Wales could face £60 fine for going into office under new Covid rules

By Laura Parnaby, Reporter22nd December 2021News Wales

Workers in Wales could be fined £60 for going to their office under new coronavirus law if they are able to work from home. The Welsh Government has amended legislation

Large-scale Hogmanay events to be cancelled in Scotland as Sturgeon urges public to stay at home

By The Press Association21st December 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s traditional Hogmanay celebrations are to be cancelled and live sports will be “effectively spectator-free” for three weeks from Boxing Day as part of new Covid-19 restrictions, Nicola Sturgeon has

Omicron transmission ‘eye-wateringly’ high, but uncertainties remain about impact on NHS – expert

By Jane Kirby, David Lynch and Richard Wheeler, Reporters21st December 2021News England

Transmission of the Omicron variant is “eye-wateringly high”, though there is still uncertainty about its impact on the NHS and wider services, a leading expert has said. Sir Jeremy Farrar,

Welsh health board cancels all non-urgent operations to focus on booster rollout

By Bronwen Weatherby, Reporter20th December 2021News Wales

A Welsh health board has apologised after cancelling all non-urgent operations with immediate effect to concentrate its efforts on the booster rollout programme. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in north

‘Catastrophic’ if predicted third of NHS staff in London off work by New Year, RCN chief warns

By Aine Fox, Reporter20th December 2021News England

Figures suggesting that one in three NHS staff in London could be off work by New Year’s Eve have been branded “catastrophic” by a nursing leader. The possible staff absence

Experts warn people not to meet up before Christmas as coronavirus cases rise

By Sophie Corcoran, Reporter20th December 2021News England

People have been urged to reduce contact with others in the run-up to Christmas in a bid to limit the spread of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus. Stephen Reicher,

Ministers reportedly resisting scientific adviser calls for new restrictions before Christmas

By The Press Association20th December 2021News England

Ministers have reportedly pushed back against calls from scientific advisers for new measures to tackle the Omicron variant before Christmas. Confirmed cases of the faster-spreading strain have risen by more

Cabinet Secretary steps back from parties investigation following allegations in his own department

By Geraldine Scott, Reporter18th December 2021News England

Cabinet Secretary Simon Case has “recused himself” from leading an investigation into lockdown-breaking parties across Whitehall, following allegations of gatherings in his own department. Mr Case had been tasked by

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Unvaccinated ‘account for 90% of Covid hospital admissions’ at London ICU unit

Coronavirus isolation period reduced from 10 days to seven with negative test in England

Workers in Wales could face £60 fine for going into office under new Covid rules

Large-scale Hogmanay events to be cancelled in Scotland as Sturgeon urges public to stay at home

Omicron transmission ‘eye-wateringly’ high, but uncertainties remain about impact on NHS – expert

Welsh health board cancels all non-urgent operations to focus on booster rollout

‘Catastrophic’ if predicted third of NHS staff in London off work by New Year, RCN chief warns

Experts warn people not to meet up before Christmas as coronavirus cases rise

Ministers reportedly resisting scientific adviser calls for new restrictions before Christmas

Cabinet Secretary steps back from parties investigation following allegations in his own department

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Cooper pledges to ‘restore order’ to migration as 20,000 cross channel since election

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

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Tag: Coronavirus / Covid-19

Unvaccinated ‘account for 90% of Covid hospital admissions’ at London ICU unit

Coronavirus isolation period reduced from 10 days to seven with negative test in England

Workers in Wales could face £60 fine for going into office under new Covid rules

Large-scale Hogmanay events to be cancelled in Scotland as Sturgeon urges public to stay at home

Omicron transmission ‘eye-wateringly’ high, but uncertainties remain about impact on NHS – expert

Welsh health board cancels all non-urgent operations to focus on booster rollout

‘Catastrophic’ if predicted third of NHS staff in London off work by New Year, RCN chief warns

Experts warn people not to meet up before Christmas as coronavirus cases rise

Ministers reportedly resisting scientific adviser calls for new restrictions before Christmas

Cabinet Secretary steps back from parties investigation following allegations in his own department