Omicron hospitalisation risk around one third of Delta
Major analysis published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) suggests the risk of Omicron sufferers …
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Covid hospital admissions continue to rise as NHS falls under ‘unsustainable’ pressure
The British Medical Association (BMA) warned the NHS was falling under “unsustainable” pressure after the …
2.3 million people in UK estimated to have had Covid in week before Christmas
Omicron specific infections continued to increase rapidly across England, while the proportion of Delta cases …
Covid pill from Pfizer approved in UK for those most at risk
The MRHA said the pill, taken after a person is infected, is not a replacement …
Hospitals across the country suspend visits over fear of Omicron spread
Several NHS trusts have said this week they can no longer allow patients family and …
NHS likely to be overwhelmed by Covid admissions, says government scientific adviser
Professor Peter Openshaw, who sits on the government’s New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory …
Government told to ‘get its house in order’ after failing to respond to MPs’ damning report on Covid
More than 50 witnesses contributed to the cross-party report, including ministers, NHS officials, government advisers …
NHS bosses warn as Covid hospital admissions set to keep rising for 10 days
Meanwhile, there are fears that new year celebrations on Friday night could also see a …
UK reports 189,213 new cases in another record rise
There were 11,898 Covid-19 patients in UK hospitals as of 8am on 29 December, government …
Headteachers ‘unclear’ over advice for shortened isolation period for schools
Schools have been left grappling over advice that says people should still avoid mixing with others …
Inquest announced for two mothers who died from herpes after giving birth
Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died shortly after giving birth by Caesarean section at hospitals under the …
Anti-vaxxers storm Covid testing centre and trash equipment in ‘disgraceful’ protest
The footage, which was shared on social media, also showed members of the crowd throwing …
DPS Plans On In-Person Learning After Winter Break
As cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in Colorado, and the concern over the omicron …
Nightmare national testing shortage fuelling NHS staffing crisis
The shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said: “The failure to make enough tests available weeks …
Up to 90% of people in ICU ‘not boosted’
The PM added: “If you’re not vaccinated, you’re eight times more likely to get into …