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Hospitals in the south of England have seen a “real increase in pressure” as the number of coronavirus patients receiving treatment nears the April peak.
Paramedics in the capital receive nearly 8,000 calls a day, and Boxing Day is described as one of the “busiest days in history” for the London Ambulance Service.
The surge in patients comes as hopes for approval of the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine rise in the coming days, with volunteers ready to help roll out the vaccine across the country, according to reports.
Saffron Cordery, deputy executive director of NHS Providers, told the BBC that “ambulance trusts in particular are under extreme pressure, as are mental health and community services” as “many more people” are coming in through the door with Covid and other diseases.
The 7,918 calls received by the London Ambulance Service on December 26 was more than 2,500 from 5,217 received on the same day last year, and doctors are receiving support from other ambulance services in the south.
Scotland will see the ‘cost’ of the Christmas mix
The president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow has said there will be a “cost” for allowing domestic mixing in Scotland on Christmas Day.
Professor Jackie Taylor told the BBC: “When you increase the mix, we know that the transmission is likely to increase, the levels (of Scotland) have never dropped to the kind of levels that we would have wanted, so we started from a lower base. high.
“Also, the new variant strain that we are seeing appears to be significantly more transmissible and that gives us great cause for concern, when we add that to the usual winter pressures we are really very anxious about the potential for a further large increase in cases. ”
She added: “I think it is absolutely correct that the restrictions were only relaxed for that day, but inevitably there will be a cost for this.”
Chiara giordano28 December 2020 10:12
Small signs of ‘vaccine hesitation’ among the elderly
GP Dr Fari Ahmad has said there have been few signs of “vaccine hesitation” so far among the first groups to get the Pfizer injection.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he said: “What’s really interesting is that a lot of those over 80 are very happy to have the vaccine.
“I think they understand what a huge difference it will make to them individually and they are probably the ones who have been protecting, and it has had a massive impact on them.
“As we move through the age ranges, I certainly think there will be some questions about vaccines, but I hope people have seen the benefits.”
Chiara giordano28 December 2020 09:58
Gove questions the total reopening of schools
Michael Gove has questioned the total reopening of schools, and government scientists are believed to have warned that some children should stay home.
The intention for elementary schools and GCSE and A-level students to return next week, and all other students a week later, is the plan “for the time being,” the Cabinet Office minister said.
Our Deputy Political Editor Rob merrick has more details:
Chiara giordano28 December 2020 09:50
Gove refuses to rule out Tier 4 for all of England
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has not ruled out all of England moving to Level 4 restrictions.
He told BBC Breakfast: “We reviewed what levels parts of the country should be at based on the scientific evidence.
“The Joint Biosafety Center (JBC) will make a recommendation to the ministers, but I can’t anticipate that because obviously it has to be a judgment based on the medical situation.
“As you have pointed out, the NHS is under pressure and difficult months are ahead.”
Chiara giordano28 December 2020 09:45
‘Long delay’ before NHS feels Tier 4 benefits
The President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has said there will be a delay before the NHS feels the benefit of the Level 4 restrictions imposed in London and the South East.
Dr Katherine Henderson told BBC Breakfast: “We hope to start to see the benefits in London of Level 4 restrictions and transmission rates, but there is a long delay.
“All the people we are seeing right now were infected two weeks ago.”
She added: “It’s incredibly important that we don’t get another raise.”
Chiara giordano28 December 2020 09:40
NHS warns of ‘mounting pressure’ as cases near April peak
An NHS chief warned that hospital services are experiencing “increased pressure” from Covid patients, as the London Ambulance Service experienced one of its “busiest days”.
Paramedics in London have been receiving nearly 8,000 calls a day as the number of coronavirus patients in UK hospitals nears the April peak.
Liam James has more on this below:
Chiara giordano28 December 2020 09:27
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Chiara giordano28 December 2020 09:24
