Senior British scientists have warned that a lack of long-term planning in the battle against Covid is leaving the nation vulnerable to major outbreaks of the disease for at least another year. The rollout of vaccines currently under way would cut hospital admissions and deaths among the old and vulnerable, they said, but it would still leave many other people at risk of being infected and suffering from the long-term effects of the disease..
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain . . .
); It won t be easy to control : How two new Covid-19 variants could wreak havoc on Ireland s virus response
The UK and South African variants have been recently confirmed in Ireland. By Stephen McDermott Sunday 10 Jan 2021, 12:05 AM Jan 10th 2021, 12:05 AM 94,410 Views 69 Comments
A hospital worker cleans a surface (file photo)
Image: PA Images
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TWO NEW VARIANTS of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, are spreading in Ireland.
One strain, known as B117, was confirmed Ireland on Christmas Day and has occurred in several countries since it was first identified in the UK last month.
Another strain, 501.V2, was detected in South Africa in October, is also causing concern after spreading to European countries including Britain and France. Three cases of this variant were confirmed in Ireland b
Ireland in line for 3.3m additional Pfizer doses as EU doubles vaccine deal EMA approves sixth dose from BioNTech vaccine as Astra Zeneca set to submit application to EU
Fri, Jan 8, 2021, 09:38 Updated: Fri, Jan 8, 2021, 13:23 Vivienne Clarke
January 7th, 2021: Curragh Lawn Nursing Home became the first facility in Co Kildare to receive the Covid-19 vaccination when 37 residents and 52 members of staff received the first dose of the Pfizer Bion Tech vaccine. Video: Bryan O Brien
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement at EU headquarters in Brussels.
Ireland is in line for an additional 3.3 million vaccines after the European Union reached a deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 300 million more doses of their Covid-19 vaccine.