Surge in ward cases ‘could fill 12 hospitals’

Surge in ward cases ‘could fill 12 hospitals’: Number of beds take up by Covid-19 patients surged in the eight days since Christmas, new figures show Beds occupied by  Covid patients increased in the eight days from Christmas East of England, London and South East recorded largest percentage increases   On New Year’s Eve, three intensive care … Read more

Surge in ward cases ‘could fill 12 hospitals’

Surge in ward cases ‘could fill 12 hospitals’: Number of beds take up by Covid-19 patients surged in the eight days since Christmas, new figures show Beds occupied by  Covid patients increased in the eight days from Christmas East of England, London and South East recorded largest percentage increases   On New Year’s Eve, three intensive care … Read more

Headteacher in Berkshire tells parents not to send their children to school amid soaring Covid cases

A headteacher in Berkshire has told parents not to send their children to school tomorrow amid soaring cases of the more-infectious Covid variant despite assurances from Boris Johnson that schools are ‘safe’. Slough head teacher Gil Denham said she can’t ‘guarantee that pupils or staff will not be exposed to the virus’ if they return … Read more

Covid UK: UK records another 54,990 coronavirus cases and 454 deaths

More than 50,000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded for the sixth day in a row and another 454 deaths today as health officials warn that people as young as 30 ‘will die from Covid’. Official figures show there had been a further 54,990 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, up 80 per cent … Read more

Covid UK: UK records another 54,990 coronavirus cases and 454 deaths

More than 50,000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded for the sixth day in a row and another 454 deaths today as health officials warn that people as young as 30 ‘will die from Covid’. Official figures show there had been a further 54,990 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, up 80 per cent … Read more

From super-size cases to cabin bags that meet Ryanair’s size limits, the best January sales luggage

From super-size cases to cabin bags that meet Ryanair’s strict size limits, your guide to the best January sales luggage For a super-size case, consider the scuff-proof suitcases in Antler’s Clifton range  Tripp has cabin bags from £30, designed to meet strict size limitations  A top choice for adventurous travellers is the hybrid holdall from … Read more

Experts warns hospitals that current number of Covid cases is ‘MILD’ compared to next week

Experts have warned hospitals that the current number of coronavirus cases is ‘mild’ compared to what is coming next week. President of the Royal College of Physicians Professor Andrew Goddard said the 53,285 infections figure is set to rise. He also noted that healthcare workers are ‘really worried’ about the battle against the virus over the next … Read more

UK announces another 53,285 coronavirus cases and 613 deaths on New Year’s Day

UK announces another 53,285 coronavirus cases and 613 deaths marking a 63% rise in infections in a week and four days in a row with more than 50,000 positive tests By Sam Blanchard Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 15:55 GMT, 1 January 2021 | Updated: 15:58 GMT, 1 January 2021 Advertisement Another 53,285 people … Read more

UK announces another 53,285 coronavirus cases and 613 deaths on New Year’s Day

UK announces another 53,285 coronavirus cases and 613 deaths marking a 63% rise in infections in a week and four days in a row with more than 50,000 positive tests By Sam Blanchard Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 15:55 GMT, 1 January 2021 | Updated: 15:58 GMT, 1 January 2021 Advertisement Another 53,285 people … Read more

African internet scammers target lonely locked-down Brits as romance fraud hits 7,000 cases in 2020

African internet scammers target lonely locked-down Brits as romance fraud hits record 7,000 cases in 2020 and detectives call on ministers to crack down on Facebook Graeme Biggar, head of National Crime Agency’s National Economic Crime Centre, said agency is combating surge in fraud during Covid-19 pandemic He warned social media companies like Facebook would … Read more