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Coronavirus Patients Admitted To Wards Since Christmas Could Fill 20 Hospitals
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Patients Admitted To Wards Since Christmas Could Fill 20 Hospitals
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said that the number of people admitted with Covid-19 has increased by 10,000 since Christmas Day — the equivalent of filling 20 hospitals.
Here's Why The UK's Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Is Already Hitting Delays
Coronavirus
Here's Why The UK's Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Is Already Hitting Delays
The UK was the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus, but despite the head start the scheme has hit several stumbling blocks. PoliticsHome sets out the issues slowing down the rollout of the covid jab.
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By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to care home vaccination priority
Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society said:
Matt Hancock Scraps “Unnecessary Training Modules” Blamed For Slowing Vaccine Rollout
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Scraps “Unnecessary Training Modules” Blamed For Slowing Vaccine Rollout
Matt Hancock said people will no longer need to undertake training including an anti-terrorism course to give the coronavirus jab after MPs said “bureaucratic rubbish” was delaying mass vaccination.
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By Police Federation of England and Wales
‘Do the right thing’ over priority access to vaccines
National Chair calls for decision by Prime Minister to ensure police officers are protected by COVID vaccinations
Ministers Have Announced A New Plan To Boost Numbers Of Covid Vaccinations By Delaying The Timing Of A Second Dose
Coronavirus
Ministers Have Announced A New Plan To Boost Numbers Of Covid Vaccinations By Delaying The Timing Of A Second Dose
The government has adopted a new dosing regime to ensure more at-risk people are offered their first coronavirus vaccine sooner rather than holding back stock to deliver a second dose.
Matt Hancock Has Said The UK Can 'Get Out Of This By Spring' After The Oxford Vaccine Was Approved
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Has Said The UK Can "Get Out Of This By Spring" After The Oxford Vaccine Was Approved
The Health Secretary has said the first doses of the newly approved vaccine will be given on Monday amid a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Doctors Are Worried That Coronavirus Vaccines Could Be Wasted In The 'Chaotic' Roll Out To GPs
Coronavirus
Doctors Are Worried That Coronavirus Vaccines Could Be Wasted In The "Chaotic" Roll Out To GPs
GPs and doctors' groups have raised concerns that doses of the Pzifer vaccine could go to waste due to the "chaotic" approach to the community roll out.
Chief Scientific Advisers Say There's A 'Disastrous' Risk The Public Will Think The Pandemic Is 'Done” As Vaccine Rolls Out
Coronavirus
Chief Scientific Advisers Say There's A "Disastrous" Risk The Public Will Think The Pandemic Is "Done” As Vaccine Rolls Out
The government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has warned there is a risk the public think the pandemic is "all over" now a coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out.
Ticket To Normal Life Or Threat To Freedom? Why Coronavirus 'Vaccination Passports' Might Not Be A Simple Way Forward
Coronavirus
Ticket To Normal Life Or Threat To Freedom? Why Coronavirus 'Vaccination Passports' Might Not Be A Simple Way Forward
Being able to prove your immunity to Covid-19 could be the key to a return to normal life in 2021.
Gavin Williamson Claims The UK Approved A Coronavirus Vaccine First Because It Is A 'Much Better Country'
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson Claims The UK Approved A Coronavirus Vaccine First Because It Is A "Much Better Country"
Gavin Williamson has claimed the UK's speedy approval of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine was due to it being a "much better country" than France, Belgium and the US.
Matt Hancock Says The NHS Could Begin Covid Vaccinations From Next Week After The Pfizer Jab Was Approved
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Says The NHS Could Begin Covid Vaccinations From Next Week After The Pfizer Jab Was Approved
The Health Secretary has suggested vaccinations could begin within days after the UK medicines regulator gave the green light to the Pzifer jab.
Michael Gove Has Denied Suggestions People Could Need 'Vaccine Passports' To Go To Pubs And Bars
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Has Denied Suggestions People Could Need "Vaccine Passports" To Go To Pubs And Bars
Michael Gove has triggered fresh confusion over the government's vaccine plans after he denied people might need "immunity passports" to visit pubs and restaurants.
The UK Has Secured 5 Million Doses Of A Coronavirus Vaccine That Is Reportedly 95% Effective
Coronavirus
The UK Has Secured 5 Million Doses Of A Coronavirus Vaccine That Is Reportedly 95% Effective
Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced that the UK has secured 5 million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, which trials suggest is 95% effective.
Downing Street Has Defended Its Failure To Pre-Order A New '94.5% Effective’ Covid-19 Vaccine And Said The UK Could Get It By Spring
Coronavirus
Downing Street Has Defended Its Failure To Pre-Order A New '94.5% Effective’ Covid-19 Vaccine And Said The UK Could Get It By Spring
Downing Street has confirmed the government is in “advanced discussions” to get hold of a new vaccine against coronavirus which is said to be 94.5% effective.
Increasing vaccination uptake is a priority that must not be overlooked Partner content
Coronavirus
By Pfizer
Increasing vaccination uptake is a priority that must not be overlooked
While a public better protected from disease – regardless of age – is within our reach, we will only make the most of today’s vaccines if we work together to overcome existing barriers and level up access
Vaccine collaboration is welcome, but strong resilient health systems are the best protection for all
Health
By Lord McConnell and Pauline Latham MP
Vaccine collaboration is welcome, but strong resilient health systems are the best protection for all
Covid-19 has exposed weaknesses in health systems around the world, exacerbating existing inequalities and causing major disruptions to the provision of essential health services.
We can ‘Build Back Better’ using the Sustainable Development Goals as a ‘ready-made’ roadmap to recovery
Coronavirus
By Theo Clarke MP and Lord McConnell
We can ‘Build Back Better’ using the Sustainable Development Goals as a ‘ready-made’ roadmap to recovery
The Sustainable Development Goals offer us a way of building more resilient and sustainable economies and healthier societies, ensuring that nations are better able to deal with future economic, climate and health shocks.
Coronavirus: Chief Medical Officer says UK faces 'real problems' during winter months
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Coronavirus: Chief Medical Officer says UK faces 'real problems' during winter months
Coronavirus will cause the UK "real problems" during the winter months, England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has suggested.
Only half of Britons would consider getting future coronavirus vaccine, new study reveals
Coronavirus
Only half of Britons would consider getting future coronavirus vaccine, new study reveals
Just half of the UK population would accept getting vaccinated against Covid-19 should a vaccine come available, a fresh poll has revealed.
Boris Johnson labels anti-vaxxers ‘nuts’ as he calls on everybody to get a flu jab to prevent winter NHS crisis
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Boris Johnson labels anti-vaxxers ‘nuts’ as he calls on everybody to get a flu jab to prevent winter NHS crisis
Boris Johnson has labelled people who oppose having vaccines as “nuts” as he calls on everyone to get a flu jab and prevent a crisis in the NHS this winter.
Britain accuses Russia of ‘despicable’ cyber-attacks on coronavirus vaccine development
Coronavirus
Britain accuses Russia of ‘despicable’ cyber-attacks on coronavirus vaccine development
Britain has accused Kremlin-backed cybercriminals of launching “despicable” attacks on a string of organisations involved in coronavirus vaccine development.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
JCVI includes dementia in priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has published interim advice on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination
Boris Johnson urges world leaders to ‘unite in the fight against disease’ as UK hosts major vaccine summit
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urges world leaders to ‘unite in the fight against disease’ as UK hosts major vaccine summit
Boris Johnson has urged world leaders to “unite humanity in the fight against disease” as the UK hosts a major international vaccine summit amid the coronavirus pandemic.