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[ad_1] The reproduction number (R) of the coronavirus in the UK has dropped slightly to between 1 and 1.2 across the UK, but deaths will continue to rise, government scientists say. Analysis by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) suggests that infections are likely to increase again in December …

[ad_1] The UK hospital death toll from coronavirus has risen by 342, the highest increase on a Friday since mid-May. England reported 246 deaths, Scotland 56, Wales 29 and Northern Ireland 11 to bring the total number of hospitals to 42,137. It’s the biggest jump on a Friday since 414 …

[ad_1] Disturbing footage showing euphoric Scottish football fans breaking strict social distancing guidelines at a bar in Aberdeen last night prompted a stern warning during today’s coronavirus briefing. Dozens of punters can be seen jumping up and down as they hug each other as they celebrate the success of the …

[ad_1] The coronavirus breeding number in the UK has dropped slightly to a high of 1.2, government scientists have said. Nationally, the breeding number (R) is now between 1.0 and 1.2, down from between 1.1 and 1.3 last week, according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). The number …

[ad_1] European countries have warned that it is ‘too early’ to make Christmas travel plans England’s former medical director has claimed that the UK was ill-prepared for the Covid-19 crisis because officials planned the ‘wrong pandemic’. Dame Sally Davies said she questioned whether the country should rehearse for a coronavirus …

[ad_1] The coronavirus breeding number in the UK has dropped slightly to a high of 1.2, government scientists have said. Nationally, the breeding number (R) is now between 1.0 and 1.2, down from between 1.1 and 1.3 last week, according to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). The number …

[ad_1] A distraught mother screamed “I lost my baby” after a boat carrying migrants sank in the Mediterranean, one of four tragedies that have killed more than 110 people. In a harrowing video of the rescue operation, the mother of the six-month-old boy, Joseph, is seen writhing in pain on …

[ad_1] China has formally congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory, nearly a week after many of Washington and Taiwan’s allies recognized the Democrat as the winner of the US presidential race. Biden has been congratulated by various European governments and allies, as well as Taiwan, the autonomous island claimed …

[ad_1] These are the morning coronavirus headlines for Friday, November 13, as there are more patients in Wales hospitals with Covid-19 than at any time, including the peak of the pandemic. The latest figures show there are 1,529 beds occupied with suspected, confirmed, or recovering coronavirus patients – 20% of …

[ad_1] Urgent preparations are underway across the UK for the launch of the Covid vaccine, following the momentous news Monday that the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine had shown 90% efficacy. Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, has said that the country and the NHS are preparing for the “most …