R Rate Still Below One, Says SAGE
April 2, 2021 6:59 pm 7 CommentsThe reopening of England's schools has reportedly had no effect on the national Covid R rate. The figure remains below one, according to SAGE.
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Legal Action Launched Against Ban on Trips for Older Care Home Residents
April 2, 2021 5:07 pm 20 CommentsA legal letter sent to the DHSC says that the ban on older care home residents going to see loved ones violates human rights legislation. Campaigners warn that residents are being treated like "a different species".
30 Blood Clot Cases Reported in UK After 18 Million AstraZeneca Jabs
April 2, 2021 3:55 pm 33 CommentsThe MHRA recorded 30 blood clot cases after the first 18 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK but insists that the benefits of the jab "far outweigh any known side effects".
Asbo-Style Bans Imposed to Give Police Powers to Break up Easter Gatherings
April 2, 2021 1:14 pm 32 CommentsPolice chiefs across the UK have imposed Asbo-style bans in city and town centres giving officers additional powers to break up Easter gatherings. This also includes the power to confiscate items such as alcohol.
More Than 70 MPs Warn Against Vaccine Passports
April 2, 2021 11:30 am 140 CommentsOpposition to domestic vaccine passports appears to be growing in the Commons. More than 70 MPs – from differing political backgrounds – have voiced their concern over the introduction of "discriminatory" Covid IDs.
Every Customer Must “Sign in” When Pubs Reopen
April 1, 2021 9:46 pm 141 CommentsIn yet another blow to the hospitality industry, the Government has announced that all customers at pubs, restaurants and cafes must provide contact details (either written or via the NHS Test and Trace app) on entry.
Covid Vaccinations Made Mandatory for All Health Workers in Italy
April 1, 2021 6:17 pm 5 CommentsThe Italian Government has mandated Covid vaccines for all health workers, warning that those who do not take the jab could lose their jobs at least until the end of the year.
New Government Campaign Will Urge People – Including Vaccinated – Not to Hug
April 1, 2021 4:04 pm 51 CommentsThe Government is planning a new poster campaign that will urge people – vaccinated or otherwise – not to hug. It is likely to say that if you "hug your grandchildren there is a chance you will infect people you love".
Europe’s Vaccine Rollout “Unacceptably Slow”, Says WHO
April 1, 2021 11:29 am 10 CommentsThe World Health Organisation has criticised Europe's Covid vaccine rollout as being "unacceptably slow". Only 16% of its population has received the jab, compared with 52% in the UK.
Rishi Sunak Confirms His Split From Boris Johnson Over September “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown
March 31, 2021 6:37 pm 9 CommentsRishi Sunak has confirmed that he opposed the imposition of a "circuit breaker" lockdown in September due to the impact on people's jobs and livelihoods, but that the "ultimate" decision was Boris Johnson's.