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Third Covid wave “definitely” under way in UK says expert

Third Covid wave “definitely” under way in UK says expert

Cases of the virus stand at around 11,000 a day. A professor who advises the government says a third wave of coronavirus is “definitely” under way in England. Professor Adam Finn is a member of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and told the BBC that he was in no doubt about whether […]

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UK at ‘pre-peak stage of third wave’, warn scientific advisers

UK at ‘pre-peak stage of third wave’, warn scientific advisers

Scientists have advised that the UK is seeing the “pre-peak stage of a third wave,” says first minister Mark Drakeford. He further commented by saying that eight out of ten cases in Wales are the Delta variant. “In just a few weeks, the Delta variant has entered Wales and spread quickly throughout the country,” he […]

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One month delay to end of lockdown restrictions being considered

One month delay to end of lockdown restrictions being considered

It comes amid growing concern over the spread of the Delta variant. The government is considering delaying the lifting of all remaining lockdown restrictions by a month, according to sources. The final stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown is set to take place on 21 June and would see all legal limits on […]

5 years ago

Third Covid wave ‘likely’ in Wales, minister for health says

Third Covid wave ‘likely’ in Wales, minister for health says

The Welsh minister for health said “the question is how big will this wave be” The Welsh Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, has stated national concerns over a third wave arriving in Wales following a number of Delta (Indian) variant cases reported in Conwy county. The strain is said to be spreading, […]

5 years ago

SAGE scientist warns UK on knife edge as people enjoy sunny bank holiday

SAGE scientist warns UK on knife edge as people enjoy sunny bank holiday

It’s set to be the warmest day of the year so far. One of the country’s top scientists has warned that the next two weeks are crucial in the progress of the easing of lockdown restrictions, as the UK prepares for a sunny bank holiday. Many people will flock to beaches, parks and beer gardens […]

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