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Plans to fully reopen society on 21 June "look somewhat in doubt" after cases of the Indian COVID variant in England doubled in the space of a week.
Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight COVID-19: Dr Jenny Harries raises concerns for 21 June lockdown easing as India variant doubles In the past week, the number of people with the B.1.617.2 strain has doubled from 3,535 to 6,959. And speaking alongside Matt Hancock at a Downing Street press conference on Thursday, UK Health Security Agency chief executive Dr Jenny Harries sounded cautious about the easing of coronavirus restrictions next month. Asked if she agreed with the appraisal given by Imperial College scientist Professor Neil Ferguson - that the...
'In the balance': Government scientist raises concerns for 21 June lockdown easing Tim Baker, news reporter Replay Video (Video by Press Association) The next step in unlocking the country "hangs in the balance" a top government scientist has said, as the coronavirus variant first identified in India continues to spread. In the past week, the number of people with the B.1.617.2 strain has doubled from 3,535 to 6,959. And speaking alongside Matt Hancock at a Downing Street press conference on Thursday, UK Health Security Agency chief executive Dr Jenny Harries sounded cautious ...
A SINGLE Covid vaccine dose offers more protection to people who have already had the virus, a study has found.Scientists discovered just one shot giv
A single dose of vaccine gives “majorly enhanced” protection against coronavirus variants in people who have previously been infected with Covid-19, a study has found. Scientists discovered that, in those who have not previously been infected and have only received one dose of the vaccine, their immune response to variants of concern may be insufficient. In a new paper published by Imperial College London, researchers looked at immune responses in healthcare workers at Barts and Royal Free hospitals in London following their first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. (PA Graphics) They fo...