WHO experts to review Astrazeneca vaccine today over blood clot fears March 16, 2021 Experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) will meet today to evaluate the safety of the Astrazeneca/Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine after 11 countries suspended the use of the jab. Several EU countries have halted administering the vaccine after reports from Denmark and Norway of possible serious side effects, including bleeding and blood clots. However, experts [...]
New Covid variant discovered in northern France March 16, 2021 An entirely new Covid-19 mutation has been discovered in the French region of Brittany. The French Ministry of Health said in a statement the new variant was detected in a cluster of cases in a hospital in the regional town of Lannion. The Ministry stressed that initial analysis had not shown that the new variant [...]
Sadiq Khan to unveil £544m plan to fund London’s Covid recovery March 16, 2021 Sadiq Khan will today announce a £544m investment in London’s jobs and high streets to help the capital recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The Mayor of London will also call on the government to match his spending plans for the city as he unveils the proposals at the inaugural London Recovery Summit. Alongside the spending [...]
US may approve Astrazeneca vaccine in April, even as EU states ban jab over blood clot fears March 15, 2021 US may approve Astrazeneca vaccine in April, even as EU states ban jab over blood clot fears
Government signs deals for 200m rapid Covid tests ahead of lockdown lifting March 15, 2021 The government has signed deals with two British companies to supply 200m rapid Covid-19 tests ahead of plans to roll out a “mass testing blitz” once lockdown restrictions are lifted. The Department of Health announced it has inked agreements with Scotland-based Omega Diagnostics and Bedforshire-headquartered Global Access Diagnostics to produce the tests, which have a [...]
France, Italy follow Germany in suspending Astrazeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns March 15, 2021 France, Italy follow Germany in suspending Astrazeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns
Premier League footballers asked to encourage young Brits to get Covid-19 vaccine March 15, 2021 Premier League footballers are being asked to encourage young Britons to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Government ministers believe the move will increase take-up among under-30s, reports The Sun, after polling found one in six had reservations about the jab. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has written to Premier League clubs to seek their help in reaching [...]
Pandemic essentials: Hand gel, dumbbells and loungewear enjoy consumer boost March 15, 2021 Hand gel, dumbbells and men’s loungewear bottoms are among the latest post-pandemic additions to Britain’s official consumer price index this month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said today. Consumer habits have transformed throughout the pandemic, reflected in data from ONS which has, unsurprisingly, revealed a rise in casual clothing, home exercise equipment and travel-sized [...]
Covid-19: Forget the fashion pages, the ONS inflation basket tells us pandemic shopping trends March 15, 2021 Covid 19: Forget the fashion pages, the ONS inflation basket tells us pandemic shopping trends
Exclusive: Business owners on how the recovery is playing out on the ground March 15, 2021 This morning it was announced that the rapid rollout of Covid-19 vaccines has led to business confidence hitting its highest levels in three years. According to IHS Markit’s global business outlook survey, business confidence now stands at +32 per cent, up from +26 per cent in October. The increase has been driven by the success [...]