Mega mass jab centres to open in UK to tackle third covid wave
UK Government decided to open seven mega vaccine centres to speed up mass jab procedures and stricter lockdown rules are also being considered.
The worst-hit Covid hotspots in the UK
New data reveals a huge number of Covid infections in the UK following Christmas mixing – but which parts of the country have been the hardest hit?
Negative Covid test needed before entering England and Scotland
Transport Secretary said passengers will need to test up to 72 hours before leaving their departure country.
Mass vaccinations begin as queues form for Covid jab
Many people were queueing up to get their Covid vaccine shots this morning as the UK ramped up its mass rollout of the vaccine.
London, Covid cases are soaring in every borough numbers reveal
Official figures show that there have been 1,012 new cases per 100,000 in the week of January 1st.
London hospitals set to be overrun in two weeks
London’s hospitals are set to be overrun by Covid in a couple of weeks and may be short of thousands of beds due to the crisis.
England shuts down all schools amid Covid
Teachers and headteachers express their sense of reliefs after hearing the news of schools’ shutdown.
Covid, what rules will be applied during the new lockdown?
This practical guide is to help readers to figure out the rules that will be applied during the third lockdown.
Covid, UK might not end third lockdown before March
As Britain runs fast with the vaccinations, there is uncertainty about the ending of the third national shutdown.
Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon announced the country will face a new lockdown
The Scottish Prime Minister also announced schools will remain closed until February.
New lockdown alert as concern grows over South African mutation
Boris Johnson confirmed that tougher measures could be introduced very soon
82-year-old man is the first to receive Oxford vaccine jab
He received the shot at Oxford University Hospital.
UK, all adults will get the vaccine against Covid
The UK ordered about 100m doses of the Oxford vaccine: they will be enough to cover circa 50m persons.
Covid, several areas of UK to go under tighter restrictions
In the meanwhile, hope comes from the approvation of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been approved
The approval comes at the right moment, when both cases and hospitalisations are peaking.
Snow warning in London for New Year’s Eve
Weather forecast predicts a snowy New Year’s Eve in London, to conclude this 2020.
Covid, military to help mass testing students
Members of the army will provide their help to mass test secondary schools and college students.
Covid: the latest data shows 24 areas risk to be plunged into Tier 4
The Cabinet Office minister didn’t rule out the possibility that the whole England could be subjected to more severe restrictions of Tier 4
Covid death toll updatedbut hope comes from the vaccine
In the UK, 316 new deaths have been registered on Sunday, December 27th. Meawhile, AstraZeneca CEO is confident about the vaccine.
Covid, hospital admissions are peaking again
Ambulances are under pressure as hospital admissions are increasing sharply, reaching April peak.
Trafford Centre: crowds of people flocked to sales despite soaring infections
Faced with the situation, the Centre was forced to take some measures.
Medics and volunteers to deliver the Oxford vaccine
Medics and volunteers are set to deliver about 100m doses within days from the approval.
UK weather: London and South East prepare for snow
The country prepares to face the snow after the Storm Bella.
Gold Command meeting: “A probably full national lockdown from Boxing Day”
The meeting also discussed about the possibility to put Birmingham into Tier 4 before Christmas.
UK prepares to a mass testing programme for lorry drivers
The decision comes after the achievement of an agreement with France to reopen its border