Public Health England only had enough contact-tracing capacity to last two weeks before it became ‘exhausted’, scientists warned in February. A batch of scientific papers submitted to the Government’s SAGE committee were published today and reveal more of what officials were being told in the early stages of the UK’s epidemic. Researchers said there was … Read more
The Dutch government has ordered the closure of mink fur farms amid fears that they could act as ‘reservoirs’ for COVID-19 after two workers caught the disease. Nine infected farms will be closed from tomorrow, with thousands of mink — whose glossy coats are prized for fur clothing — to be culled in the cautionary … Read more
Public health chiefs today warned easing lockdown before NHS Test and Trace is running at ‘full speed’ could result in the UK ‘hitting the brakes’ too late to stop a second wave of coronavirus. The Government’s test and trace system launched last week but it went live without the key NHSX contact tracing app while some … Read more
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has been in confidential talks with the government over a possible £1.5 billion scrappage scheme to kick-start the new car market, a leaked letter sent to ministers has revealed. The trade body said a ‘market stimulus package’ would need to encourage the purchase of diesel and petrol … Read more
Three mothers are considering launching legal battle with Government claiming school closures during coronavirus crisis may have breached their children’s human rights They have written to the Education Secretary to ask if pupils’ mental welfare was considered The mothers say social distancing in schools could cause long-term damage Schools will return on for select year … Read more
Three mothers are considering launching legal battle with Government claiming school closures during coronavirus crisis may have breached their children’s human rights They have written to the Education Secretary to ask if pupils’ mental welfare was considered The mothers say social distancing in schools could cause long-term damage Schools will return on for select year … Read more
England’s deputy chief medical officer today pleaded with Britons ‘not to tear the pants out of’ the loosened lockdown when more freedoms are granted on Monday. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam warned that abusing new liberties would fuel the spread of infection and said that the lifting of curbs should be treated as if gently lifting the lid … Read more
England’s deputy chief medical officer today pleaded with Britons ‘not to tear the pants out of’ the loosened lockdown when more freedoms are granted on Monday. Professor Jonathan Van-Tam warned that abusing new liberties would fuel the spread of infection and said that the lifting of curbs should be treated as if gently lifting the lid … Read more
‘Don’t tear the pants out of it!’ Government warns British public not to abuse new liberties as Covid-19 lockdown is eased and urges ‘we’re at a very dangerous moment’ after huge crowds swarm beaches England’s deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van Tam warned Britons Blunt instruction to Britons came as thousands of sun-seekers hit … Read more
Cambridge University bosses are seeking financial support from the Government after huge downturn in international students amid coronavirus lockdown Cambridge University is expecting significant financial strain due to COVID-19 A lack of incoming foreign students mean the institution is looking to cut costs The 800-year-old institution is one of the richest universities in the UK Here’s how to … Read more