Covid UK: Health chiefs prepare for autumn vaccine booster drive testing SEVEN jabs for ‘top-ups’

Covid booster vaccines are to be trialled in the UK as health chiefs gear up to offer all over-50s a third dose by the autumn. Southampton University scientists aim to recruit thousands of double-vaccinated Britons to the study, who will receive one of seven Covid jabs as a top-up. They will record any side-effects, and … Read more

Testing finds ‘alarming flaws’ in effectiveness of popular face masks

Some of the most popular face masks on the market have ‘alarming flaws’, tests show, with the worst only trapping a third of bacterial particles. Consumer group Which? tested a range of popular brands and styles of face coverings and masks for how well they filtered particles, how breathable they were, and how they fared … Read more

Junior Andre says he’s ‘feeling like himself’ after testing positive for Covid

Junior Andre broke his social media silence on Saturday for the first time since revealing he contracted coronavirus.  The eldest child, 15, of Peter Andre and Katie Price appeared in high spirits as he pouted in the playful video shared to his Instagram account.  He pressed his hand against his perfectly styled raven locks and … Read more

Facebook is testing a new pop-up that asks users if they have READ an article before sharing it

Facebook is adding more censorship to its platform with a new pop-up that asks users if they’ve read an article before sharing it. The prompt, currently being tested among select users, will only appear if the person clicks ‘share’ without opening the article. The goal, the company said, is to help users be better informed … Read more

Mail bosses will use drones to deliver PPE and Covid testing kits to the Isles of Scilly

Mail bosses will use drones to deliver PPE and Covid testing kits to the Isles of Scilly in pilot scheme that could be rolled out across Britain Royal Mail to start trialling using drones to deliver equipment such as Covid tests If successful the technology could be used to access remote areas across Britain Project … Read more

Mail bosses will use drones to deliver PPE and Covid testing kits to the Isles of Scilly

Mail bosses will use drones to deliver PPE and Covid testing kits to the Isles of Scilly in pilot scheme that could be rolled out across Britain Royal Mail to start trialling using drones to deliver equipment such as Covid tests If successful the technology could be used to access remote areas across Britain Project … Read more