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Almost 13 times more over-60s have died from coronavirus in England’s hospitals compared to those in younger age groups, official figures reveal. NHS England data shows 56,000 Covid deaths were recorded in over-60s by January 14 — but only 4,500 in the under-60s. The stark figures underline how the disease preys on the elderly, while … Read more
NHS intensive care units are almost 70 per cent busier than they have been at any time over the past five years, shocking data revealed today. Official figures showed 5,176 critical care beds were occupied on January 17, the most recent day statistics are available for. For comparison, there were 3,066 critically-ill patients at the … Read more
Searching for a decent income from your savings and investments has rarely been more challenging. In climbing terms, it is more akin to summiting the ferocious K2 mountain in midwinter (as some brave hearts have just thrillingly done – please get down safely) than indulging in a spot of fell walking in the Lakes (lockdown … Read more
Covid-19 patients admitted to very full intensive care wards are 19% more likely to die – the equivalent of being up to 11 YEARS older Researchers from UCL have analysed data from 4,032 Covid-19 patients in ICU Those in units at over 85% capacity were 19% more likely to die But when ICU capacity was … Read more
NHS doctors and nurses demand higher quality face masks amid fears their PPE isn’t good enough to stop new coronavirus variant on high-risk wards Fresh Air NHS group has called for better PPE on hospital wards for staff They say ward staff are twice as likely to catch virus compared to intensive care Royal College … Read more
Hoarders suffer from more than just a messy house — they are also at a higher risk of chronic obesity, diabetes and other life-shortening conditions US researchers polled more than 20,000 adults exhibiting hoarding symptoms They determined that 2,616 of the study’s respondents had ‘hoarding disorder’ Prevalent conditions among this group included chronic pain and sleep … Read more
Deaths in England and Wales were 7% higher than usual during week ending December 18, analysis reveals England and Wales stand at 7 per cent higher than expected this year so far 71,200 excess deaths recorded across UK, with 10,400 during the second wave Analysis comes from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ mortality monitor By William … Read more
Deaths in England and Wales were just 7 PER CENT higher than usual during week ending December 18, analysis reveals England and Wales stand at 7 per cent higher than expected this year so far 71,200 excess deaths recorded across UK, with 10,400 during the second wave Analysis comes from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ mortality … Read more
Russia admits its Covid death toll is the world’s third highest at 186,000 – THREE times higher than it claimed State statistics agency Rosstat released the new figures on Monday They show 186,057people died between January and November, up from the 55,265 previously reported from health authorities The difference is thought to come from different … Read more
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is causing allergic reactions at a rate that is higher than ‘what one could expect from’ other shots, says the chief scientific adviser for Operation Warp Speed Dr. Moncef Slaoui said that the last time he was updated on allergic reactions was on Tuesday, when there were six cases ‘That frequency, as … Read more