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Fewer non-coronavirus deaths are occurring now than during the peak of Britain’s outbreak last spring because the pandemic front-loaded fatalities, scientists have said. Official figures show 136,111 people have so far passed away from reasons other than coronavirus in England and Wales since the start of November, when the second wave took hold. For comparison, … Read more
Britons hoping for a staycation in the summer have been given fresh hope after a SAGE expert claimed today there has never been a Covid-19 outbreak linked to a beach. Images of crowded beaches across the UK drew outrage last summer as people flocked to Britain’s coastlines amid uncertainty about foreign travel. Police were forced … Read more
Melbourne Airport Terminal 4: Brunetti cafe. 04.45am-1.15pm on 9/2/2021 Brighton: North Point Cafe, 2B North Rd. 08.10-09.30 on 31/1/2021. Case dined outside and used bathroom Brandon Park: Kmart, Brandon Park Shopping Centre, Cnr Springvale Rd and Ferntree Gully Rd. 16.35-17.10 on 31/1/2021. Case attended venue Clayton South: Nakama Workshop, 85 Main Rd. 11.15-12.00 on 1/2/2021. … Read more
The World Health Organization investigators in Wuhan say they have been given data ‘no-one has seen before’ and have not ruled out that Covid escaped from a lab. Dr Peter Daszak, a British zoologist on the WHO team, said last night that China was being open with them and allowing them to explore wherever the evidence leads. But … Read more
Boris Johnson today vowed the Government is ‘working flat-out’ after a Covid outbreak at the DVLA headquarters. More than 500 cases have been identified at the driving agency’s offices in Swansea between September and December last year after bosses allegedly told staff with symptoms to return to work. It is thought to be Britain’s biggest … Read more
Fears of a health crisis at a military barracks housing asylum seekers in Kent have escalated after 120 people are believed to have tested positive for coronavirus. Around 400 people are living at Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, where a Covid outbreak has added to concerns over conditions. Residents, many of whom have crossed the … Read more
Thousands of people are calling for two controversial military barracks where asylum seekers are being housed to be shut down amid a mass outbreak of coronavirus. A petition to close camps in Kent and Wales has racked up more than 8,500 signatures in just a few hours after being launched on Friday morning. Charities have … Read more
Major Covid outbreak at care home in Worcester kills 15 residents as 33 staff also test positive for the disease Bosses at Perry Manor nursing home in Worcester said they were ‘saddened’ Until last month the home had managed to keep the virus out of the premises Dave Ashbolt, Care UK regional director, sent condolences … Read more
A Lincolnshire care home where two-thirds of its elderly residents were killed by coronavirus was today given the life-saving vaccine. The Old Hall at Halton Holegate, near Spilsby, revealed the jabs had happened onsite in a huge boost for staff and people living there. Manager Diane Vale took to social media to announce the happy … Read more
Covid outbreak among Chiltern Railways staff was sparked by secret lockdown baby shower with up to 20 guests in closed Patisserie Valerie at Marylebone station after ‘worker used security key behind café chain’s back’ Chiltern Railways investigates after up to 20 workers hold a ‘surprise party’ Allegedly took place in closed Patisserie Valerie at London … Read more