Covid vaccines for 16 and 17 year-olds 'could be approved within days'

in the UK using man-made antibodies to prevent and fight coronavirus. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said approval of the first drug designed specifically for Covid-19 in the country is "fantastic news" and he hopes it can be rolled out for patients on the NHS "as soon as possible".

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Covid-19 vaccine, new figures show. A total of 2.9 million 18 to 29-year-olds are estimated to be unjabbed, including nearly 2.5 million in England.Wales is the only nation to have managed to give a first dose to more than three-quarters of young adults, with an estimated 75.8% having received one jab.

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COVID-19, or a negative test, at their venues and events in the UK.A representative for the touring giant confirmed the policy when contacted by NME, days after the same plans were unveiled in the U.S.The firm currently operates the entire network of O2 Academy venues in the UK, as well as festivals such as Reading & Leeds, Download, Wireless and Creamfields.It is yet to be confirmed when the policy will be fully implemented in the UK, but Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino has described it as “your

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Doctors may be able to treat rare blood clots linked to the coronavirus vaccine easier after new guidance was issued by UK scientists. A team of experts at Oxford University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust have identified markers that can help diagnose vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (Vitt).

Vaccinated Brit guests at the Venice Film Festival (September 1 – 11) will no longer need to quarantine or only stay for five days, a festival spokesperson has confirmed to us.

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The Vaccines have shared new single ‘Alone Star’ and announced details of a UK tour.Following the LP’s title track and ‘Headphones Baby’, the track is the third to be lifted from the forthcoming album ‘Back In Love City’.Set for release on September 10, the fifth album from the London band was recorded at Sonic Ranch in El Paso, Texas and produced by Daniel Ledinsky – known for his past work with Tove Lo, Rihanna and TV On The Radio.The new single is accompanied by a video shot by Mexican

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UK Government must have a plan to roll out coronavirus vaccines to 16 and 17-year-olds following suggestions experts were about to approve the move. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stated that she was "veering towards expecting" the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to outline updated guidance for young people having the coronavirus jab.

vaccinated, a leading health expert has said. Linda Bauld, professor of public health at the University of Edinburgh, wants to see children given the coronavirus vaccine that has been successfully rolled out across the country to the majority of the adult population.

Netflix is exploring the possibility of making coronavirus vaccinations mandatory for all cast and key crew members across its UK productions.According to Deadline, executives are considering proposals to expand the rules set out for US productions on Wednesday (July 28), which would apply to everyone working in “Zone A” on a production – including actors and anyone who come into close proximity with them.Major studios and Hollywood unions agreed on the new US rules last week, allowing producers

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is giving serious consideration to mandating vaccinations for cast and key crew across its UK productions.

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Bosses from the UK’s live music scene have been calling on the government to allow for “cultural quarantine” passes, so that international bands and artists can perform at gigs and festivals this summer without the need to self-isolate for COVID-19 upon arrival – just as they had made possible for athletes and sports stars.Now, the government in England is reportedly set to bring about a policy change that will apply from 4am on Monday 2 August 2021, as The Independent reports.

Government ministers are currently in conversation with UK Government officials about introducing the measure for holidaymakers. Any changes could come into force next week, with a decision expected at some point today - according to reports.