MPs have called for the government to clarify its position on face coverings, after the PM said a “stricter” approach to their use in England was needed. Senior sources have said the government is considering making face coverings mandatory in shops in England to slow the spread of coronavirus. Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said… Read More »
Delays to cancer diagnosis and treatment due to coronavirus could cause up to 35,000 excess deaths in the UK within a year in a worst case scenario, research suggests. Up to two million routine breast, bowel and cervical cancer screenings may have been missed. Urgent referrals and treatments have also been delayed or cancelled. Scientists… Read More »
Britain announces 149 more coronavirus deaths — taking the total number of victims to 43,230 as the UK’s outbreak continues to fizzle out for now Department of Health chiefs say the laboratory-confirmed coronavirus death toll now stands at 43,230 But other grim figures that take into account suspected deaths show the tally topped 50,000 weeks… Read More »
By Michael Le Page In the UK, tests for antibodies to the coronavirus must be done by a healthcare professionalTaechit Taechamanodom/Getty Images There are many antibody tests available that can reveal if you have had and recovered from the coronavirus. Is it worth paying for one of these tests? What can a coronavirus test tell… Read More »
The country is on the clock, and precious time is being wasted. It is estimated over 40,000 of our nation’s grandparents, and the selfless men and women who care for them, have died due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Until we can ensure that every state and nursing facility in our union… Read More »