Herd immunity 'critical' in long term as Edinburgh University expert slaps down Matt Hancock

Dr Hilary Jones has issued a warning over the public's reliance on herd immunity amid the coronavirus pandemic.The medical specialist was addressing new concerns about a Covid-19 vaccine, and whether such a remedy will be ready by Christmas as it has previously been hoped.Dr Hilary's comments come after the publication of a new report which states immunity may last for just a few months.It could mean that even with a vaccine, people could still have to have repeated injectionsThe doctor urged

Matt Hancock has issued a dire warning that one in 10 people aged under 50 may develop long Covid. He told MPs that a study conducted by King’s College London suggests that around one in 20 people who catch coronavirus are likely to have long-term symptoms.

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Erik Pedersen Managing EditorLocal health officials on Thursday reported 24 new deaths from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County over the past 24 hours and 1,233 new cases.

coronavirus in the north west, the health secretary has said. Matt Hancock made the claim in response to comments from Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who accused the government of treating the region as a 'canary in the coal mine'.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Thursday morning, clarified his response to being included in a new Trump campaign ad and vehemently shut down a declaration from a group of scientists about herd immunity that has reportedly been embraced by the White House, according to the New York Times.

widespread confusion and chaos on Thursday morning as national media reported that the region would immediately face tougher rules, but this wasn't the case.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been urged to introduce a 'work out to help out' scheme to encourage physical activity for those in Tier 3 lockdown areas.It comes after gyms and leisure centres in the Liverpool city region were forced to close after the are was moved into Tier 3.Tory MP Caroline Johnson, who represents Sleaford and North Hykeham, suggested the initiative in the House of Commons on Thursday.It would be broadly based on the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme which launched in

Matt Hancock will make a statement in the House of Commons today (Thursday).The Health Secretary's speech to MPs will follow last-minute talks between Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and No 10 this morning.Manchester MPs have said they have also been invited to a meeting on Thursday morning.Mr Burnham has been resisting pressure to follow the Liverpool City Region into the Tier 3 restrictions – which would see bars, gyms and betting shops forced to close – despite soaring infection

Matt Hancock has denied claims that he broke the UK Government’s Covid-19 drinking curfew. The Cabinet minister’s spokesman insisted allegations Hancock stayed drinking in a House of Commons bar beyond 10pm were untrue.

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UK. Speaking at the NHS Providers annual conference, Mr Hancock said hospital admissions in the north west rose by more than half last week, and warned that the number of deaths is also creeping up.