Patients discharged from hospital early to create more capacity told NOT to contact their GP

Patients discharged from hospital early to free up beds for coronavirus patients have been told not to contact their GPs for advice. NHS England wrote to doctors at the weekend telling them discharged patients should not be phoning them or visiting A&E after they leave the ward.  They should instead be seeking help, if they … Read more

Sony slows PlayStation download speeds to help maintain internet capacity for other users

Sony slows PlayStation download speeds in an effort to help maintain internet capacity for other users relying on the web during isolation Sony is slowing the download speeds for online gamers The measure looks to mitigate the effects of overcrowded broadband Isolation orders caused by coronavirus have inundated networks everywhere  Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more

NHS could let TWO coronavirus patients use the same ventilator to boost intensive care capacity

The NHS could allow doctors to hook two patients up to one ventilator if the coronavirus crisis overwhelms hospitals in the UK. Currently the intensive care machines are limited to a one-to-one ratio but if critical care units become stacked with patients this could have to be reconsidered. The risk of infection becomes higher if … Read more

Could coronavirus crisis be over by EASTER? Advisor ‘confident’ NHS can remain within capacity

Could coronavirus crisis be over by EASTER? Government advisor whose predictions led to lockdown says he is ‘confident’ NHS can remain within capacity and the worst may have passed within three weeks NHS hospitals are expected to just about cope with the thousands of coronavirus patients, even at the peak of the outbreak Professor Neil … Read more

Could coronavirus crisis be over by EASTER? Advisor ‘confident’ NHS can remain within capacity

Could coronavirus crisis be over by EASTER? Government advisor whose predictions led to lockdown says he is ‘confident’ NHS can remain within capacity and the worst may have passed within three weeks NHS hospitals are expected to just about cope with the thousands of coronavirus patients, even at the peak of the outbreak Professor Neil … Read more