Marked increase in Covid infections across UK
[unable to retrieve full-text content]New infections continue to rise, as England prepares to lift further restrictions. BBC News – Health
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Boris Johnson to set out England’s final Covid lockdown easing
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Boris Johnson says he wants to “restore freedoms”, as he unveils plans on social distancing and masks. BBC News – Health
Fauci declares delta variant ‘greatest threat’ to the nation’s efforts to eliminate Covid
White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday the highly contagious delta variant is the “greatest threat” to the nation’s attempt to eliminate Covid-19. Delta, first identified in India, now makes up about 20% of all new cases in the United States, up from 10% about two weeks ago, Fauci said during a… Read More »
‘We may need a third Covid booster jab by winter to protect us from variants’
Would you be prepared to take part in a trial to find out if a third dose of the Covid vaccine would protect us from future variants? Well, seven vaccines are going to be tested on people over 75 and others of working age, tracking the response of the immune system and noting any side… Read More »
Covid: Greater Manchester and Lancashire to get extra help
[unable to retrieve full-text content]The measures include military support and in-school testing in areas hardest hit by the Delta variant. BBC News – Health
Rajshahi lockdown curbs tighten amid spike in COVID cases
On Wednesday, the district administration issued a list of 10 directives, including the closure of shops and shopping malls from 10 am to 6 pm, as part of the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The new measures will come into effect on Thursday, according to District Commissioner Abdul Jalil. In light of… Read More »