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[ad_1] The government’s Sage committee says the UK’s crucial R rate is between 1.1 and 1.4 across the UK, confirming that the number of cases could double every seven days. And the number of hospital admissions is increasing dramatically, England’s medical director warned, saying it is a sign of “much …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images New coronavirus cases could reach 6,000 a day in England, with “clear evidence” of an increase in positive tests in those under 35, according to the Office for National Statistics. The ONS found that infection rates were highest in the North West and London, based …

[ad_1] People everywhere in Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale will soon not be able to mingle with people outside their own home or support the bubble, as the government added West Yorkshire to its list of intervention areas. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the measures, which take effect Tuesday, were necessary …

[ad_1] Parts of the North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands have undergone more localized coronavirus restrictions. The new measures have been confirmed by the Department of Health after consulting with the municipalities and deputies. Lancashire, Merseyside, Warrington and Halton are now classified as “intervention areas”, and new restrictions will …

[ad_1] Eight more deaths have been linked to Covid-19, NISRA figures released today show. The weekly update from the Northern Ireland Research and Statistics Agency, for the period 5-11 September, brings the total number of deaths to 887. The death toll for the same period, according to figures from the …

[ad_1] The UK could head to a nationwide “circuit breaker” lockdown next week after coronavirus cases in hospitals doubled in eight days, Matt Hancock said today. The Health Secretary declined to rule out a second national shutdown this morning amid fears that Covid cases are increasing to 38,000 a day, …

[ad_1] METERMore than half of patients who contract coronavirus suffer from persistent fatigue, regardless of the severity of their infection, a small study suggests. The researchers found that even 10 weeks after recovering from Covid-19, people reported continued tiredness and exhaustion. The study, led by Dr Liam Townsend of Trinity …

[ad_1] Health Secretary Matt Hancock did not rule out a second national lockdown, telling Sky News: “We will do whatever it takes to keep people safe.” Scientists advising the government have been reported to have proposed a two-week national shutdown in October to try to address the growing number of …

[ad_1] The UK government’s main scientific advisory body recommends a two-week national shutdown in October to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) and the Scientific Group on Pandemic Influenza Modeling (Spi-m) have suggested that the closure should coincide with the mid-term to minimize …

[ad_1] Major new Covid-19 restrictions are needed across the Northeast to prevent a “terrible” repeat of a full shutdown, public health officials say. Local health chiefs have spoken out after it was confirmed that seven areas will be subject to new restrictions starting Friday: Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South …