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Published 23 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Here are five things to bring you up to date about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. 1. N Korea announces first Covid death Just a day after confirming its first official Covid cases since the start of the pandemic, North Korea has revealed someone has died having tested positive for the Omicron variant. It's the first official death recorded from Covid in the country and comes as 187,000 people with fever symptoms are being "isolated and treated", state media reports. 2. Children included in UK Covid inquiry Children and young people will be included in the UK's public inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic. They hadn't originally been mentioned when draft terms were published in March. That sparked criticism and after a public consultation, the … [Read more...] about Covid: N Korea announces first virus death and children included in UK inquiry

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating 74 cases of hepatitis among children across the UK. The health body is examining 49 cases in England, 13 in Scotland and 12 across both Wales and Northern Ireland, all of which have occurred since January. The UKHSA said that it is investigating a "number" of possible causes of the cases. One potential line of inquiry is whether or not a group of viruses called adenoviruses may be causing the illnesses. Other possible explanations are also being investigated, including whether or not Covid-19 could have played a role in the spate of cases. One theory is that Covid may have played a part in the increase in suspected hepatitis cases ( Image: Getty Images) But officials stressed that there is "no link" to Covid-19 jabs as none of the children affected have received a Covid-19 vaccine. Dr Meera Chand, director of clinical and emerging infections at the UKHSA, urged parents to be alert to the signs of hepatitis … [Read more...] about Parents warned as alarming hepatitis spike among UK children sees 74 cases investigated

The proportion of pupils reaching expected levels in all areas was 59 percent in 2021 (Image: Getty) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A study of children aged four and five found parents and schools felt pupils were disadvantaged in social and emotional wellbeing, language and numeracy skills when entering reception classes in 2020. Related articles RAF emergency: Typhoon fighter jet issues code '7700' First photo of rat that tried to eat disabled pensioner as she slep The proportion of pupils reaching expected levels in all areas was 59 percent in 2021, compared with 72 percent for 2019. This equates to three more children in every … [Read more...] about Young pupils in UK ‘held back’ by pandemic disruption – Report

FOOTBALL legend Clive Allen has today revealed he has coronavirus. Former Tottenham and England striker Allen, 58, has been self-isolating for more than a fortnight after testing positive to the deadly disease at his home. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates TV and Radio pundit Allen, who netted a club record 49 goals in one season for Spurs in 1986-87, said he had started to show the "classic symptoms" of the bug. He told TalkSport : “I just had the classic symptoms; high temperature, shivery and felt as if I had a bout of the flu. “Over two or three days it took hold and I felt unwell for five days, one day particularly so. I had quite a nasty headache which I never get. It was vice-like around my head. “After I began to feel better, I had a dry cough for about three days. “Because there was information about the illness I called 111 and they said they’d call me back within two or three days, which they did. “They came … [Read more...] about Tottenham and England legend Clive Allen, 58, reveals he has coronavirus and is in self-isolation

It could be the nightmare before Christmas. Union leaders are set to hold the country to ransom - as they raise the prospect of co-ordinated lorry strikes unless drivers are granted higher pay and better conditions . Unite, the UK's largest union, threatened to launch the biggest HGV walkout since the Winter of Discontent in 1979 by balloting thousands of supermarket and delivery drivers. The Department for Transport accused unions of threatening to "hold Christmas hostage", with a spokesman adding that any mass walkout would "damage the work being done to restore supply chains at this vital time of year". As containers pile up at ports due to a lack of drivers, above, Bill Gardner explains growing fears that Christmas will be afflicted by food shortages . It came as Britain's biggest haulage lobbying group was frozen out of meetings with ministers amid claims it deliberately sparked last month's fuel crisis . Push to scrap gas boilers with £5,000 grant New gas … [Read more...] about Friday morning UK news briefing: Fears of HGV nightmare before Christmas

FORMER England footballer Matt Le Tissier sparked a Twitter storm today after referencing Anne Frank in an apparent defence of people who do not wear face masks. Le Tissier, who has come under fire in recent weeks for criticising the government's response to the crisis, retweeted a photo of the Holocaust victim with the caption "Remember this". ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates The image showed a photograph of Anne Frank, with the caption: "The people who hid Anne Frank were breaking the law. "The people who killed her were following it." Le Tissier shared the tweet after it was posted in direct response to an incident where a police officer allegedly pepper-sprayed a man who refused to wear a mask on a Merseyrail train on Wednesday, claiming he had a medical condition . The ex-Southampton star, who was sacked from his position as a pundit on Soccer Saturday last week, has been outspoken in his belief that face masks should not be … [Read more...] about Matt Le Tissier sparks Twitter storm after comparing coronavirus mask train row to Anne Frank

A cancer-stricken four-year-old and her dad can only plant kisses through a window as they are forced to remain separated on either side of the glass. The pair are both self-isolating and cannot comfort one another as they try their best to avoid spreading the deadly coronavirus. Little Scottish girl Mila Sneddon is currently undergoing intensive chemotherapy after being diagnosed with leukaemia in November last year. Her parents Lynda, 36, and Scott, 50, decided the best way to keep their little girl safe was by not taking any risks. Heartbreakingly, this means they must self-isolate in different houses. Mum-of-two shared a heartbreaking photo of Mila kissing her dad through the window. Lynda, from Falkirk, is sharing their story to highlight the importance of social distancing. She said: “We have had thousands of heartfelt comments which is refreshing and reassuring for us to read. “Initially we felt bad to separate the family and did consider perhaps we were being … [Read more...] about Dad and daughter with cancer, 4, kiss through window glass as they isolate separately

Coronavirus: 'Prepare for another surge in winter' says Nabarro Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Step through major sport events or international airports and one may spot special dogs on leashes. These dogs are trained to sniff for drugs and other nefarious items, helping to protect the population from illicitly smuggled items. Now these dogs are being trained to sniff out not just hardware, but COVID-19. The results of a new trial published in Finland show dogs are as good at detecting COVID-19 as PCR tests. Related articles High cholesterol; Three smelly symptoms associated with high levels World's oldest woman shares the lifestyle that's got … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Dogs as effective at spotting COVID-19 as PCR tests, study shows

Financial analyst explains history of inflation amid 40 year high Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info UK inflation – the rate at which prices are rising – jumped to nine percent in the year to April, up from seven percent in March, new Office for National Statistics (ONS) data revealed on Wednesday. It comes at one of the country's toughest economic moments in decades, as global prices across the board continue to rise due to fallout from the Ukraine war and the coronavirus pandemic . These factors have worsened the ongoing energy crisis too, with millions of people witnessing an unprecedented rise of an average £700-a-year in their household bills, which is … [Read more...] about UK recession: 9% inflation just the beginning as harrowing chart shows WORSE yet to come

The billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili is the former Prime Minister of Georgia (Image: Getty) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, former Prime Minister of Georgia, has contributed along with his family 100 million Georgian Laris, or about £25.5 million to the #STOPCOV FUND of the Government of Georgia. This gift – the largest single healthcare-related private contribution in the history of Georgia – will provide critical financial support amid concerns that the disease could take off in eastern Europe and former Soviet Union republics. Related articles UK joins US investigation on mysterious role of China lab in … [Read more...] about Businessman donates staggering £25.5MILLION to help fight coronavirus pandemic