Sir Chris Whitty called for ‘realism’ around Covid sex ban, leaked Whatsapps show The chief medical officer suggested couples were not likely to remain apart during the first weeks of the 2020 lockdown Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023
Whitty called for ‘realism’ around Covid advice which kept couples apart The chief medical officer suggested couples were not likely to remain apart during the first weeks of the 2020 lockdown, according to leaked messages. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Covid ‘will taunt us for years’ UKHSA head warns as Orthrus variant spreads UKHSA warns of coinciding ‘double flu and double Covid seasons’ in future The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Lab blunder that saw Covid tests give false negatives may have killed 20 people The error at the Wolverhampton lab meant that around 39,000 PCR tests were reported as negative when they should have been positive Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022
Investigators estimate around 20 deaths are linked to blunder in Covid-19 lab The error led to tens of thousands of extra infections and hundreds of hospital admissions, according to new projections. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Doctors issue early flu season warning amid high hospital numbers in Australia A 'large number' of young people have been hospitalised with flu in Australia, leading doctors to issue a warning to people in the UK Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022
Parents urged to take flu spray offer for children after warning from Australia Australia saw an early and sharp spike in flu cases, particularly affecting children. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
Climate crisis poses ‘growing threat’ to health in UK, says expert Exclusive: Prof Dame Jenny Harries warns of dangers to food security, flooding and insect-borne diseases The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022
Monkeypox vaccine could run out in parts of UK due to 'short supply' Some areas could be without jabs for three to four weeks Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022
Monkeypox outbreak has plateaued but vaccine shortages possible – health chief Dame Jenny Harries said there are now around 20 cases a day, compared to 35 two weeks ago. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Monkeypox vaccine may run out, confirms UKHSA Some areas could be left with no vaccine for three or four weeks Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022
JVT hails colleagues as he is knighted for helping steer nation through pandemic Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam gained public affection for delivering health messages with a dose of humour and colourful analogies. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Jonathan Van-Tam to be recognised at investiture ceremony The Duke of Cambridge will host the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022
Prof Van-Tam and other leading health professionals to be recognised at investiture ceremony The Duke of Cambridge will host the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022 More than 20,000 have died from Covid in 2022 with summer deaths higher than last year In the first 25 weeks of this year Covid-19 was identified on 20,327 death certificates in England and Wales - meaning medics had ruled the virus was a factor in a person dying - figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show
Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022 Brits going to work with Covid fuel new wave as maps show infections rocketing Simon Clarke, associate professor in cellular microbiology at the University of Reading, who told the Mirror people need to be more cautious as cases continue to rise
Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2022 Covid restrictions could disrupt summer holidays abroad as cases surge, Dr Hilary warns Good Morning Britain's resident GP, Dr Hilary Jones, issued the warning and also said it is time to advise people to wear masks and wash their hands again
Wales Online · Jul 4, 2022 People urged to wear masks again amid fears Covid hospitalisations will hit 18-month high New versions of Omicron are causing another surge in cases
Manchester Evening News · Jul 4, 2022 Good Morning Britain's Dr Hilary Jones warns that return of Covid travel restrictions could disrupt summer holidays Dr Hilary has offered advice to people travelling this summer
Wales Online · Jul 4, 2022 30million people could get new Covid super booster codenamed 214 The jab engineered to tackle the new variants causing a summer wave is expected to be approved for use in the UK
Wales Online · Jul 4, 2022 Warning Covid restrictions may disrupt your holiday this summer Dr Hilary Jones said it is time to advise people to wear masks and wash their hands again
Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2022 People urged to wear masks again amid rise in Covid cases - just days after Manchester hospitals see surge in admissions "We're still encouraging people to go about their normal lives but in that precautionary way" Dr Jenny Harries said
Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2022 Brits urged to wear masks again as Covid hospital cases 'likely' to hit 18-month high Health boss says the number of admissions is expected to outstrip the 20,000 in Spring as the Omicron variant drives a new wave
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022 UK health chiefs brace for ‘bumpy ride’ amid fears over Covid wave Dr Jenny Harries says hospitalisations are set to exceed April peak in weeks ahead as infections soar
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022 Brits urged to wear masks as Covid hospital cases 'likely' to hit 18-month high Dame Dr Jenny Harries warned the number of people in hospital is 'quite likely' to outstrip the 20,000 recorded in Spring as the Omicron BA.5 variant drives a new wave