There is no consensus on the scale and impact of “long Covid”, but scientists have described emerging evidence as concerning. According to recent figures provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a fifth of people in England still have coronavirus symptoms five weeks after being infected, half of whom continue to experience problems for at least 12 weeks. … [Read more...] about Almost 30% of Covid patients in England readmitted to hospital after discharge – study
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Government plan to inoculate one million Brits a day: Dozens of mass vaccination centres will be set up within weeks with FIREFIGHTERS among workers retrained to administer covid vaccine
It showed that the vaccine caused more side effects than a fake jab but that these were 'mild' and more common in young people than older participants. Within the first week after having the injection more than eight out of 10 under-55s said their arm hurt and and they later experienced tiredness, muscle aches or headaches. Experts explained this might just be because younger people's immune systems are more active and likely to over-react. … [Read more...] about Government plan to inoculate one million Brits a day: Dozens of mass vaccination centres will be set up within weeks with FIREFIGHTERS among workers retrained to administer covid vaccine
Two firms behind Grenfell’s cladding and insulation scandal face being BANNED from taking Government contracts
A former employee revealed the firm, with turnover of around £3billion a year, rigged safety tests. Whitehall has no direct contracts with either firm but a ban would be a powerful signal to businesses with public building contracts, from schools to hospitals, as well as the private sector, that Kingspan and Arconic products should be shunned. … [Read more...] about Two firms behind Grenfell’s cladding and insulation scandal face being BANNED from taking Government contracts
UK drugs watchdog is waiting for Pfizer to send over full results on breakthrough Covid vaccine so it can be approved for December roll-out after trial shows it’s safe, 95% effective and works in vulnerable older people
Boris Johnson REFUSES to apologise for £18billion 'cash for... Keir Starmer tells Boris his MOUTH is the 'biggest threat to... Two knockouts, two streakers, Maroons too good: Queensland... Britons vaccinated against Covid 'may get QR codes on their... UK drugs watchdog is waiting for Pfizer to send over full... Brits are being urged to open their windows every 10 minutes... Is testicle pain potentially a sign of Covid? 49-year-old... … [Read more...] about UK drugs watchdog is waiting for Pfizer to send over full results on breakthrough Covid vaccine so it can be approved for December roll-out after trial shows it’s safe, 95% effective and works in vulnerable older people
When and how will I get a Covid vaccine in the UK?
In order for its vaccine to be approved, Pfizer will have had to submit data from preclinical studies and from continuing clinical trials of the vaccine, involving 43,000 people to date; manufacturing and quality control assessments; and plans for the safe supply and distribution of the vaccine. Scientists from the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control will also have conducted independent tests on batches of the vaccine to ensure they meet the expected safety and quality standards. … [Read more...] about When and how will I get a Covid vaccine in the UK?
