Coronavirus alert level lowered after deaths and cases fall
The risk rating has been lowered by the top medical officers as lockdown is set to be eased further
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The covid alert level has been lowered from 4 to 3 (Image: Getty Images)
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The government has announced that the Covid-19 alert level has been lowered from 4 to 3 after a fall in deaths and cases.
Follow RT on The World Health Organization has classified the strain of coronavirus currently devastating India as a global “variant of concern.” The variant is thought to be more transmissible, and could be more resistant to vaccines.
First identified in India last year, the B.1.617 strain is believed to be behind the wave of infections and deaths in the country in recent months. More than 400,000 cases were recorded on multiple days last week in India, with deaths hitting a record 1,187 on Friday. Also on rt.com BioNTech says ‘no evidence’ it needs to change its Covid-19 jab formula despite new mutation variants
Good Morning Britain s Dr Hilary gives his verdict on third vaccine plans
Host Susanna Reid quizzed the GP on what the new vaccine could mean
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As news broke this morning of a potential third coronavirus jab for all over 50s, Dr Hilary appeared on Good Morning Britain to have his say.
Vulnerable Scots could receive third Covid jab to prevent another winter spike
Trials are currently underway south of the border to test the effectiveness of a third booster jab for people over 50 and those with underlying health conditions.
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Vulnerable Scots could receive a third dose of coronavirus vaccine in the autumn in a bid to prevent a further winter spike (Image: Getty Images)
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India, UK To Conduct Virtual Summit On Tuesday To Discuss Bilateral Ties
Announcing the summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said PM Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson will unveil a 10-year roadmap to further expand India-UK ties AP/ PTI Photo Outlook Web Bureau 2021-05-03T08:28:00+05:30 India, UK To Conduct Virtual Summit On Tuesday To Discuss Bilateral Ties outlookindia.com 2021-05-03T08:34:31+05:30
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India and the UK will hold a virtual summit on Tuesday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct discussions with his British counterpart Boris Johnson to unveil a 10-year roadmap to further broad base bilateral ties.