UK’s daily Covid infections fall 16% in a week to 1,979 and deaths stay steady

UK’s daily Covid infections fall 16% in a week to 1,979 and deaths stay steady as another five victims are recorded Department of Health statistics showed 1,979 infections were registered in the last 24 hours, up eight per cent There were also five Covid deaths which was one more than at the same time last … Read more

Vaccines prevent 97 per cent of infections from Indian variant, scientists say 

The coronavirus vaccines appear to be 97 per cent effective against infection from the Indian variant, real world data suggests. While the UK has recorded more than 1,313 cases of the new strain, the Government said it is not aware of anyone who has died after being given both jabs.  Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday … Read more

Vaccines prevent 97 per cent of infections from Indian variant, scientists say 

The coronavirus vaccines appear to be 97 per cent effective against infection from the Indian variant, real world data suggests. Studies by laboratories in the UK and India have recorded no deaths among the vaccinated population from the new strain – which has strengthened the case in favour of jabs. Health Secretary Matt Hancock today … Read more

Covid England: Infections DOUBLE in a week in four Indian variant hotspots

Coronavirus infections have doubled in a week in four Indian variant hotspots, official figures show, amid fears lockdown easing measures could be delayed because of the mutant strain. But Public Health England cautioned there was no need to panic yet because infections nationwide were ‘stable’ and hospitalisations have continued to drop. Dr Yvonne Doyle, PHE’s … Read more

UK to dispatch a further 1,000 ventilators to India amid a surge of Covid-19 infections

Britain is rushing to dispatch a further 1,000 ventilators to India to help its struggling healthcare system deal with a surge in coronavirus infections which is killing thousands every day. Boris Johnson promised ‘the UK will always be there for India’ as he committed fresh assistance including advice from NHS staff and Professor Chris Whitty … Read more

Coronavirus: Symptom study shows Covid cases in England fall again to just 757 infections per day

Covid infections are at lowest level for a YEAR: Just 757 people are getting ill with disease each day – as ministers hint England is set for an even GREATER unlocking on May 17 Covid Symptom Study estimates there are fewer people getting Covid each day even than last summer Number of people with symptoms … Read more

Coronavirus: Symptom study shows Covid cases in England fall again to just 757 infections per day

Covid infections are at lowest level for a YEAR: Just 757 people are getting ill with disease each day – as ministers hint England is set for an even GREATER unlocking on May 17 Covid Symptom Study estimates there are fewer people getting Covid each day even than last summer Number of people with symptoms … Read more