Coronavirus rates still falling in Hull and East Riding as 526 infected in a week
The figures come as the coronavirus death toll for Hull and the East Riding currently stands at 2,005 A further 526 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus across Hull and East Yorkshire in the week up to today (Monday, May 23). The Government's latest rolling figures, updated today, show the case rate per 100,000 people across the region was 76.4 for Hull and 95.6 in the East Riding in the seven days up to Wednesday, May 18, the latest weekly data available.
New photos show Boris drinking at Downing Street lockdown party
Bombshell pictures which appear to show Boris Johnson partying in Number 10 during the second national lockdown have emerged. The images, published by ITV News, cast fresh doubts about how truthful the Prime Minister has been over the partygate saga. Mr Johnson can be seen toasting pixelated staff at the event, which the broadcaster says took place on November 13, 2020.
Monkeypox cases rising in UK as senior doctor delivers key warning and advice
If you get infected with monkeypox, it usually takes between 5 and 21 days for the first symptoms to appear It is expected that health officials will announce the latest number of UK monkeypox infections at some point today due to an increase in cases. Since monkeypox landed in the UK, worries of a new pandemic similar to the coronavirus echoed throughout the country, before later being dismissed as improbable.
Flu and pneumonia mentioned more times than Covid-19 on death certificates
Coronavirus is far more likely to be listed as the underlying cause of death, however. Flu and pneumonia were mentioned more times than Covid-19 on death certificates in England and Wales during the first two years of the pandemic, new analysis shows. But Covid-19 was identified as the underlying cause of death in more than four times as many deaths as flu and pneumonia during the same period – reflecting how the virus has taken a far greater direct toll on the population.
NCIC caring for 32 Coronavirus patients in Carlisle according to new figures
NCIC caring for 32 Coronavirus patients in Carlisle NORTH Cumbria Integrated Care Trust was caring for 32 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital for Covid-19 by 8am on May 17 was down from 59 on the same day the previous week.
Virus Expert Just Issued This "Disruptive" Warning
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Urgent donations needed at Eastleigh food banks
Urgent donations are needed to Eastleigh basics bank, as the cost of living crisis intensifies. The bank currently located in Wells Place – among Fast Food restaurants -opened in 2014 and has since grown to support customers across the Borough of Eastleigh. As of April 8, 1,188 people were provided with food within 2022 – consisting of 614 adults and 574 children.
Coronavirus vaccination bus to travel across Lincolnshire
It will be going to the areas where it is most needed People in Lincolnshire will be able to get a coronavirus vaccine on a bus as more of the population are set to be eligible for a booster jab this autumn. A bus which was previously used as a mobile covid testing vehicle by Lincolnshire County Council has been loaned to the team running the area's vaccination programme.
Coronavirus Update: £3 million awarded to long Covid projects
Projects to improve the care and support available for people with long Covid are to benefit from an initial tranche of £3 million of Scottish Government funding. Following a thorough planning process undertaken by health boards to determine the key priorities, the first allocations of the long Covid Support Fund across 2022 will provide £3 million for boards to introduce care co-ordinator roles, extra resource to support a patient-centred assessment, including a multi-disciplinary assessment service, and additional capacity for community rehabilitation to support people with issues affecting their day-to-day quality of life.
Coronavirus: Two types of Omicron classed as variants of concern - symptoms
WITH restrictions lifted and Spring in full bloom, it would be easy to forget coronavirus is still among the population, but it is. Like a dormant volcano it doesn't lie silently, and the world is aware it could erupt once more. In common with every virus, COVID-19 mutates.
How often can you be infected with Covid? Evidence shows re-infection is more likely
Evidence shows that the presence of different variants means re-infection is more likely With many people returning to normal after the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned it might be possible to catch the virus several times a year. Most domestic restrictions have gradually been lifted around the world, while travel rules have also been significantly relaxed or even scrapped entirely in some countries.
Covid: Professor urges people to 'remain cautious' in case of evolutionary mutations
CORONAVIRUS is continuing to change and evolve. Every month, a small part of it has the potential to mutate into a more transmissible or less effective variant. One theory, says Professor Denis Kinane, is the virus will reach what is known as an "evolutionary bottleneck".
Monkeypox outbreak will not be next pandemic, say scientists
It will not spread in the same manner as Covid, says WHO’s former assistant director-general The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described the monkeypox outbreak as “atypical” but two leading scientists have claimed it is not the next pandemic. It comes as Scotland’s chief medical officer has told people to “take a breath and calm down” over cases of monkeypox in England.
Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 262 new positive cases reported
Another 262 positive cases have been reported in the latest Covid-19 statistics by the Department of Health. No deaths have been recorded in the latest statistics. Northern Ireland’s death toll has reached 3,445 since the beginning of the pandemic. A total of seven people have died in the past seven days after contracting the virus.
Project to boost young carers is in the running for national award
Pace Theatre's initiative in Paisley could be recognised at awards dinner A Paisley project has been nominated for a national award. PACE Young Carers Project is in the running to scoop a gong in Scotland's National Arts and Creativity Awards. They have been recognised over their work with young people and for the crucial support they offer young carers.
Welsh Government announces who will get Covid jabs this autumn
The spring booster programme will also end next month Coronavirus vaccines will be offered to some of the most vulnerable adults and children in Wales this autumn, the Welsh Government has announced. The government has confirmed a list of those who will be offered a Covid jab between September and December this year following the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's (JCVI) latest review of the existing vaccine programme in Wales.
Government advised to prepare autumn Covid booster programme
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised the Government to provide an autumn Covid-19 booster programme in preparation for winter. The committee recommends that those in older age groups, residents in care homes for older adults, frontline health and social care workers, and those with certain underlying health conditions receive a booster vaccine ahead of the winter period.
Do I have Covid or hay fever? The different symptoms of allergies and coronavirus and if hay fever can give you a cough
Both hay fever and Covid share symptoms such as a cough and runny nose, but how can you tell the difference between the two? From a sore throat to a cough that won't budge, there are many similarities between the two that can leave people wondering what they are suffering from.
Coronavirus kills 16 in Hull and East Riding in a week as infection rate falls
The deaths come as coronavirus claimed 986 lives nationally in the last seven days Coronavirus has killed 16 people from Hull and the East Riding in the week up to today (Wednesday, May 18) while 543 more infections have been recorded. The Government's latest rolling figures, updated today, show the case rate per 100,000 people across the region was 85.7 for Hull and 99.1 in the East Riding in the seven days up to Friday, May 13, the latest weekly data available.
'The history of sex toys?!' Ferrari erupts as WFH DWP staff offered 'stress help classes'
WFH history of sex toys course from the (DWP) Department of Work and Pensions gets slammed by Nick Ferrari. Mr Ferrari discussed how 73% of people in the UK were still working from home, over two years after the Coronavirus pandemic hit. The radio host then went on to discuss the DWP offering courses to those working at home who were stressed.