Royal Caribbean cancels cruises as Omicron persists January 8, 2022 Royal Caribbean Cruises have some of its cruise operations amid rising Covid numbers, as Omicron continues to disrupt the industry.
Government calls in army to support NHS in hospitals across London as Omicron surges January 7, 2022 As staff shortages are growing quickly due to Covid-19, the Ministry of Defence said this morning it has been asked to deploy troops in London to support the NHS in hospitals across the capital. Around 200 armed forces personnel are being made available to hospitals across the capital, which has been the epicentre of the [...]
Scientists cautiously suggest Omicron wave is easing in London January 5, 2022 Scientists welcome the sign that Omicron may be flattening in the capital, as the Prime Minister says the UK will "ride out" the pandemic storm without any further stringent restrictions.
Shock and astonishment after Boris Johnson plans to ‘ride out’ Omicron wave without new Covid restrictions January 5, 2022 Covid experts have responded with shock and astonishment that the government has said it plans to “ride out” the Omicron wave without any new lockdowns or additional restrictions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face scrutiny over his decision despite the NHS coming under significant strain from coronavirus. Johnson will argue to his Cabinet on Wednesday [...]
Holiday notspot: Cyprus brings in harsher travel rules for UK arrivals January 4, 2022 Cyprus has introduced new travel rules for British travellers entering the country including daily tests and self-isolation on arrival.
COVID patients show less severe symptoms following Plan B action vaccine minister says January 4, 2022 Covid-19 in the United Kingdom are broadly showing less severe symptoms than before, the vaccine minister said this morning.
South Africa offers the world a way out of Covid as Omicron is in full retreat: New infections down and death rate dropping January 3, 2022 As Covid infection rates are dropping rapidly and tens of thousands of South Africans recovering from Omicron without having to go to hospital, it seems the country is heading for a healthy start of the year. In fact, Covid experts are all saying the same: the Omicron wave has passed and other countries can expect [...]
English schools to move lessons online amid Omicron surge January 2, 2022 Schools in England are set to move some lessons online this term amid widespread absences caused by soaring Covid-19 cases.
Covid: Fewer London hospital patients require ventilation January 2, 2022 Fewer hospitalised Covid patients in London are requiring ventilation compared to previous waves, according to the latest data.
Government tells workplaces to plan for 25 per cent absence rates amid soaring Covid-19 cases January 2, 2022 Downing Street has asked ministers to develop robust contingency plans for workplace absences amid soaring Covid-19 cases.