How the mutated form of Covid has rapidly spread across England over the last fortnight

By David Churchill What has happened to the coronavirus to trigger such concern? A new strain of Covid has developed which is said to spread far faster. A ‘strain’ is a new version of a virus which has genetic mutations. The new strain is a version of Sars-Cov-2, the coronavirus which causes the disease Covid-19. … Read more

Is mutant Covid ripping through UK REALLY 70% more infectious or is Britain just testing more?

By David Churchill What has happened to the coronavirus to trigger such concern? A new strain of Covid has developed which is said to spread far faster. A ‘strain’ is a new version of a virus which has genetic mutations. The new strain is a version of Sars-Cov-2, the coronavirus which causes the disease Covid-19. … Read more

Is the new Covid variant REALLY more infectious for children?

By David Churchill What has happened to the coronavirus to trigger such concern? A new strain of Covid has developed which is said to spread far faster. A ‘strain’ is a new version of a virus which has genetic mutations. The new strain is a version of Sars-Cov-2, the coronavirus which causes the disease Covid-19. … Read more

Covid UK: Moment police swoop on charity ‘winter wonderland’ event where host is dressed as Santa

Elf and safety! Surreal moment police swoop on charity ‘winter wonderland’ event where host is dressed as Santa after neighbours reported him for breaching social distancing rules Mike Denaro turned his Wigan home into winter wonderland to raise money He has asked visitors to make a small donation he’s collecting for a local hospice But … Read more

Covid UK: Moment police swoop on charity ‘winter wonderland’ event where host is dressed as Santa

Elf and safety! Surreal moment police swoop on charity ‘winter wonderland’ event where host is dressed as Santa after neighbours reported him for breaching social distancing rules Mike Denaro turned his Wigan home into winter wonderland to raise money He has asked visitors to make a small donation he’s collecting for a local hospice But … Read more

Covid deaths fell 3% in England and Wales in first week after national lockdown

Covid deaths fell by 3 per cent in England and Wales in the first week after England’s national lockdown, according to official figures.  Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows there were 2,756 coronavirus fatalities in the seven-day spell that ended December 11, with Covid being the underlying cause of death for nearly 85 per … Read more

Covid deaths fell 3% in England and Wales in first week after national lockdown

Covid deaths fell by 3 per cent in England and Wales in the first week after England’s national lockdown, according to official figures.  Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows there were 2,756 coronavirus fatalities in the seven-day spell that ended December 11, with Covid being the underlying cause of death for nearly 85 per … Read more

Covid UK: Children are more likely to catch mutated new strain

Children may be more at-risk of catching the new mutated coronavirus variant than any previous strains, Government advisers today claimed.  Professor Neil Ferguson, an epidemiologist of Imperial College London and member of No10’s advisory group NERVTAG, said there was a ‘hint’ children – who have barely been affected by the pandemic so far – were … Read more

Gary Neville insists it is nonsense to suggest the season should be stopped amid Covid restrictions

‘It’s a nonsense now if football is ever suggested to be stopped’: Gary Neville insists the season MUST continue amid tighter Covid restrictions and praises Premier League for safe return after first lockdown Premier League was put on hold between March and June during first lockdown Chelsea played West Ham on Monday night with London … Read more

Chris Whitty says Covid hospital cases could match April peak by New Year 

England was put on notice for a New Year lockdown last night amid warnings the mutant Covid strain has spread to the entire country with experts warning of a ‘human disaster,’ unless draconian measures are enforced across the country. Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said it was likely that measures would ‘need to be increased’ … Read more