Health officials have advised “stringent national measures” are needed by next weekend to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, according to a leaked document.
Sajid Javid warns new Covid variant could pose 'substantial risk to public health'
26.11.2021 - 18:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has warned that a new variant of Covid could pose a "substantial risk to public health", as he told MPs the government would be introducing new travel restrictions on effected countries.
Scientists around the globe are worried about the “horrific” number of mutations on the new B.1.1.529 variant.of the virus, which they fear could make it highly transmissible, more deadly and make vaccines less effective.
Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser of the UKHSA, said the
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09.12.2021 / 01:39
Sajid Javid warns Omicron cases could hit one MILLION by end of month as UK faces 'perilous winter'
The Health Secretary has warned that the UK could see a million Omicron infections by the end of December in what could become a 'perilous winter'.
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08.12.2021 / 16:20
What Plan B Covid restrictions would be if implemented by the government
Plan B of Covid restrictions could soon be implemented by the government to tackle the Omicron variant, it has been reported.
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05.12.2021 / 16:21
New travel restrictions 'too late to make a material difference', expert claims
New travel restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the Omicron covid variant are a case of 'shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted', an expert has said.
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05.12.2021 / 13:43
New Covid antiviral pill could be offered to patients before Christmas
The first at-home treatment for Covid-19 could reportedly be offered to patients before Christmas.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
05.12.2021 / 03:13
Health Secretary calls on everyone to get booster jab before Christmas
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has called on the public to get the booster vaccine before spending time with their loved ones this Christmas.
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04.12.2021 / 22:57
New coronavirus rules on people travelling into the UK from 4am on Tuesday
All travellers arriving in England will be required to take a Covid-19 pre-departure test from 4am on Tuesday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.
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02.12.2021 / 13:53
UK buys enough covid vaccines to give everyone fourth jab as fears over Omicron grow
A deal to buy enough vaccines to give every adult a fourth dose of protection against covid has been signed by the UK government.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.12.2021 / 14:43
How to book a Covid booster vaccine and when you could get yours
With the emergence of the new Omicron strain of Covid-19, the government is encouraging Brits to book their Covid booster vaccine as soon as possible.
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01.12.2021 / 11:43
Coronavirus LIVE updates as Health Secretary urges UK to take test before Christmas parties
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has urged Christmas party-goers to take a Covid test before heading to festive events.
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30.11.2021 / 17:09
All the people exempt from wearing a mask as face coverings becomes mandatory in the UK
New rules have come into force which means face coverings are now mandatory again on public transports and in shops in England.
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29.11.2021 / 21:35
Health Secretary Sajid Javid expects Covid Omicron cases 'to rise over the coming days'
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said he expects Omicron cases to "rise over the coming days", as experts warned the new Covid variant could reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.
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29.11.2021 / 20:53
Strict new rules coming into place for everyone who shops at ASDA, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, M&S and Morrisons
From tomorrow, strict new rules are coming into every single supermarket in England.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.11.2021 / 21:19
'We will do whatever it takes': Manchester city centre shoppers' resounding message as Covid face masks return
Mancunians have delivered a resounding endorsement to the mandatory wearing of face masks in shops and on public transport as the UK braces itself against the new Covid variant.
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28.11.2021 / 19:41
Third case of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected in UK
A third case of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been detected in the UK.
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28.11.2021 / 12:17
Health and Care Bill: Is the NHS really being privatised through the back door? What you need to know and what GM leaders think
The Health and Care Bill, voted on in Parliament this week, has prompted months of debate.
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27.11.2021 / 23:49
Face masks will be compulsory in shops and on public transport from next week, Downing Street says in statement
Downing Street has issued a statement on face masks following the Prime Minister's announcement rules will be 'tightened up' in shops and on public transport.