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[ad_1] Scientific advisers have warned ministers who believe the new variant of COVID-19 spreads faster than previous strains, Sky News understands. Government scientists are expected to meet next week to strategize on how Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions could be strengthened in response. It comes amid reports that cabinet ministers were …

[ad_1] Boris Johnson called ministers to an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss how to address growing concerns about the new strain of coronavirus identified in parts of south-eastern England. The variant is believed to be more infectious and could trigger potential restrictions, including travel restrictions between the southeast, including …

[ad_1] NewsPolitics Scottish Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick lost his job over the country’s drug death crisis. Friday, December 18, 2020, 6:16 PM Updated Friday, December 18, 2020, 9:15 p.m.

[ad_1] Government scientists analyzed the massive coronavirus tests in almost everyone in the UK, before concluding that a more targeted approach would be more effective. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) held a series of discussions on the potential impact of a program in which a large proportion of …

[ad_1] Kate Ferdinand has welcomed her first child with her husband Rio. The 29-year-old former TOWIE star gave birth just days before Christmas, after initially sharing the news about her baby in June of this year. Rio and Kate are now father and stepmother to children Lorenz, 13, Tate, 11, …

[ad_1] Large areas of southern England remain at Level 2, despite having higher infection rates than parts of the northeast. Norfolk, Suffolk and North Somerset have avoided the most stringent restrictions. However, all three currently have a higher rate than Gateshead, which remained at Level Three despite a massive reduction …

[ad_1] The bump and flick of a captain’s tail have given Australia some hope of victory in a day and night event that is up for grabs after two eventful days at the Adelaide Oval, where India is 9-9. 1 in his second inning and leads by 62 runs. Tim …

[ad_1] Greater Manchester Police Chief Ian Hopkins resigned after the force was placed under special measures. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced that Hopkins would resign with immediate effect. It comes after your force was put into special measures Thursday due to concerns about his inability to record more than …

[ad_1] The death toll in hospitals from coronavirus in the UK has risen by 403, a 16% increase on the total reported a week ago. England reported 317 deaths, Wales 38, Scotland 36 and Northern Ireland 12. Hospital deaths had been on a downward trend for fifteen days, but have …

[ad_1] Wood burners triple the level of harmful pollutant particles inside homes and should be sold with a health warning, say the scientists, who also advise against being used near the elderly or children. Small particles flood the room when burner doors are opened for refueling, according to a study. …