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A rare glimpse inside the coronavirus frontline at NHS hospitals has revealed intensive care units at breaking point as wards fill up. Boris Johnson on Monday warned that the number of coronavirus cases in the UK has ‘quadrupled in the last three weeks’ with today’s daily case total standing at 13,972 – up 11 per cent on … Read more
For many people, getting the annual flu jab is nothing more than an irritating chore — and nearly a third of those who need it don’t bother. This year, though, there is more reason than ever to get the flu vaccine — for the latest research suggests it could also offer some vital protection against … Read more
The UK today announced 13,972 new coronavirus cases and 50 more victims as Boris Johnson plunged millions of people into deeper lockdowns. Today’s new infections are up just 11 per cent from last Monday, when 12,594 cases were recorded, but triple the 4,368 recorded on Monday, September 21. Data on September 28 was rendered invalid due to … Read more
NHS Test and Trace has slashed 2,000 contact tracer roles despite renewed pressure on the system from rising infections. The army of call centre contact tracers was quietly cut from 12,000 to 10,000 within the last few weeks, Whitehall sources confirmed. It comes amid fresh strain on the programme, seen as vital to the Government’s … Read more
Joe Wicks has been made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his efforts at keeping kids active in lockdown. The fitness coach, 35, was given the honour for helping inspire people to stay motivated and mentally fit with his online PE lessons, and for his other charity efforts. His YouTube workouts raised … Read more
Doctors, nurses and unsung heroes were honoured yesterday for their part in the fight against Covid. Frontline workers and volunteers won recognition alongside the famous and powerful in a salute to those who tackled the pandemic. The Queen’s birthday honours were postponed from June so the debt of gratitude could be acknowledged. It means NHS … Read more
Doctors, nurses and unsung heroes were honoured yesterday for their part in the fight against Covid. Frontline workers and volunteers won recognition alongside the famous and powerful in a salute to those who tackled the pandemic. The Queen’s birthday honours were postponed from June so the debt of gratitude could be acknowledged. It means NHS … Read more
The NHS is facing scores of lawsuits from cancer patients who missed out on life-saving treatment in lockdown, the Mail can reveal. Leading firms of lawyers have been contacted by hundreds who missed vital scans, tests and surgery because of worries over the pandemic. One company is representing 150 patients, including dozens who have had … Read more
The NHS is facing scores of lawsuits from cancer patients who missed out on life-saving treatment in lockdown, the Mail can reveal. Leading firms of lawyers have been contacted by hundreds who missed vital scans, tests and surgery because of worries over the pandemic. One company is representing 150 patients, including dozens who have had … Read more
Up to four people have died after a Covid-19 outbreak on a cancer ward at an Edinburgh hospital, causing the department to be closed off as six more test positive. NHS Lothian says it has discharged patients from its cancer ward at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, but some are being kept in over the … Read more