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Close contacts of Covid cases could be released from self-isolation five days early, under a scheme being drawn up by Government scientists. Papers submitted to SAGE on March 3 suggest the 10-day mandatory quarantine period could be cut in half if people are tested daily with lateral flow kits. They would need to get a negative result on every occasion to be released early, with the papers noting this could be 'as effective' as the present scheme. Government guidelines currently require anyone who has been in close contact with a Covid case - within two metres up to two days before they test positive - to isolate at home for 10 days. They cannot quit isolation if they test negative for Covid before this period ends, but must get a swab that doesn't have the virus on it to be released back into society. A senior SAGE source said the testing regime was 'plausible' but claimed it was not something No10 was currently looking at. They added the study made big assumptions, … [Read more...] about 10-day mandatory Covid quarantine could be slashed in half if people are tested daily with rapid lateral flow kits, SAGE says

There remains a "shocking imbalance" in the global distribution of coronavirus vaccines, the head of the World Health Organisation has said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that on average, one in four people in rich countries have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine - compared with only one in 500 in low-income nations. Mr Ghebreyesus spoke as it emerged that up to 60 countries, including some of the world's poorest, might be stalled in delivering the first shots of the coronavirus vaccination, as nearly all deliveries through the global program intended to help them are blocked until as late as June. COVAX, the global initiative to provide vaccines to poorer nations, will only ship those cleared by the WHO, and countries are growing increasingly impatient as deliveries have all but halted since Monday. Mr Ghebreyesus said: "There remains a shocking imbalance in the global distribution of vaccines." Advertisement Fewer than … [Read more...] about COVID-19: World Health Organisation chief hits out at ‘shocking imbalance’ of vaccine doses for poorer countries

Sky News' Inzamam Rashid remembers his embarrassment at having his tie adjusted by Prince Philip after he was asked to give a speech at a Duke of Edinburgh award event when he was just 20. Our news correspondent writes: When I set out on my mission to achieve bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh awards I never thought about going to a palace in London to receive my accolade from Prince Philip himself. When that day came it was special and a memory I'll treasure for a very long time. It was a crisp autumn day that I was invited, along with my parents and my DofE Gold group, to St James's Palace to receive the award. I read somewhere in the days leading up to it that Prince Philip had taken a considerable step back from attending these ceremonies and meeting those who'd taken part in the scheme, but that day we were in luck. Advertisement It wasn't Prince Edward as we were expecting, it was the gold standard, Prince Philip, and all of a … [Read more...] about Prince Philip: Sky News correspondent recalls royal fixing his tie after Duke of Edinburgh award speech at palace

STAFF at Buckingham Palace have been forced to remove the notice announcing Prince Philip's death to stop crowds from gathering amid Covid restrictions. The Duke of Edinburgh , 99, who had been married to the Queen for 73 years and described as her constant strength, passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle this morning. * Read our live blog for the very latest news on Prince Philip's death ... A brief bulletin, on paper set in a foolscap imperial-sized dark wooden frame, is used to notify the public of key royal events such as births and deaths. The notice has already been taken down to prevent crowds forming during the coronavirus pandemic. Usually, the statement, which was put in place by Royal Household staff wearing black face masks, would have remained in place for 24 hours. Around 30 people initially began queuing to read the sign, before four police officers on horses stopped the crowds from gathering. Stewards have put a barrier around … [Read more...] about Buckingham Palace forced to REMOVE Prince Philip death notice from gates due to Covid as crowds gather

CORONATION Street fans found Carla Connor unrecognisable on Wednesday evening, thanks to her stylish new hairdo. Her wedding to Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) is imminent, yet it was her her sudden change of appearance that left viewers stunned. Carla - who is played by actress Alison King - chatted flirtily about podcasts with her husband-to-be before heading off to run the Underworld factory. Although Peter and his recent health battles with alcohol have taken centre stage, Carla's hair sparked a flurry comments on social media. Soap fans on Twitter gushed over her silky new do, which had been chopped into layers and gorgeously blow dried. One fan said: "What has Carla done with her hair? Looks nice!" MORE ON CORONATION STREET SOAP RETURN ITV confirm how they'll catch up as cancelled soaps after Prince Philip's death Corrie star returns Corrie's Liam Bairstow returning to the soap after shielding for a … [Read more...] about Coronation Street’s Carla Connor leaves fans swooning with glamorous hair makeover