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3 years ago
'Deltacron' Officially Identified As A COVID-19 Variant
Cases of the variant have been confirmed in France, the Netherlands, Denmark and the United States.
News
3 years ago
Omicron: The Nine Symptoms That Are Affecting The Fully Vaccinated
A government-funded study has revealed the symptoms which are now similar to the common cold.
News
3 years ago
Omicron: Why Trying To Catch The Virus Is Not A Good Idea
A doctor has warned of people 'playing with fire' by trying to purposely catch Omicron to gain immunity against the variant.
News
3 years ago
Stealth Omicron: Experts Monitoring 426 Cases Found In UK
Experts are investigating 426 cases of a strain of the Omicron variant.
News
3 years ago
Omicron: Doctors Warn Of Symptom That Could Be An ’Emergency Warning Sign’
Doctors have warned of one unusual symptom that could be an ‘emergency warning sign’ you have the Omicron Covid-19 variant. On January 11, 120,821 people tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, with more than one million having tested positive in the last seven days. Now Omicron is the most dominant strain of coronavirus in <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/health/omicron-doctors-warn-of-symptom-that-could-be-an-emergency-warning-sign/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Health
3 years ago
Scientists Call For Calm Over Reports Of New ‘Deltacron’ Variant
Scientists have urged people not to panic over reports of a new coronavirus variant that is alleged to be a combination of both Omicron and Delta variants. News of the alleged variant, which has been dubbed ‘Deltacron’, came to light last week as reports suggested it had emerged from what is known as a recombination <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/science/scientists-call-for-calm-over-reports-of-new-deltacron-variant/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Science
3 years ago
Scientist Offers Hope Saying Covid Could Become ‘Very Similar To The Common Cold’
The University of Warwick’s Dr Mike Tildesley has said that Covid could become ‘similar’ to the common cold. Dr Tildesley, a member of the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Modelling group which feeds into SAGE, has offered some encouraging thoughts during an interview with Times Radio. The medic noted that London’s Covid cases finally starting to slow <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/scientist-offers-hope-saying-covid-could-become-very-similar-to-the-common-cold/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
Omicron: Army Deployed In London To Support NHS Staff Shortages
200 troops are being deployed in London to support the NHS as hospitals continue to deal with staff shortages. The army is set to provide military medics to assist doctors and nurses with patient care, while other personnel are also being deployed to help in non-medical hospital roles. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the troops <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/omicron-army-deployed-in-london-to-support-nhs-staff-shortages/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
Boris Johnson Just Announced ‘2,500 Virtual Hospital Beds’ And People Are Confused
Members of the British public were left baffled after Boris Johnson announced the creation of ‘250,000 virtual hospital beds’. The prime minister made the comment during a press conference today, January 4, as the UK reported 218,724 new cases of coronavirus. Johnson noted the number of new cases is the highest the UK has seen <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-just-announced-2500-virtual-hospital-beds-and-people-are-confused/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
New ‘IHU’ Covid Variant With 46 Mutations Discovered In France
A new coronavirus variant with 46 mutations has been identified by scientists in France. Scientists have discovered a number of new variants following the initial COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020, with members of the public experiencing different symptoms and levels of severity depending on the variant. After previously identifying the Delta and Omicron strains of <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/new-ihu-covid-variant-with-46-mutations-discovered-in-france/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
Boris Johnson To Hold Press Conference Today
Boris Johnson will hold a virtual press conference from No 10 Downing Street today. The news comes a day after the prime minister confirmed that despite ‘considerable’ pressure on the NHS, there were no plans to introduce further restrictions this week amid a continued surge in Covid-19 cases. Earlier today, a Downing Street spokesperson said <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-to-hold-press-conference-today-2/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
Boris Johnson Gives Covid Restrictions Update Ahead Of Government Review
Boris Johnson has provided an update on Covid restrictions as a government review approaches. Ahead of the government review taking place on Wednesday, January 5, the prime minister acknowledged that the NHS was likely to come under ‘considerable’ pressure in the coming weeks, as a result of rising hospitalisations and staff shortages. However, Johnson has <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-gives-covid-restrictions-update-ahead-of-government-review/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
Omicron: Workplaces Warned Over Absences Of Up To 25%
Absence rates are anticipated at reaching up to 25% as a result of a record number of daily cases of coronavirus from over the Christmas period. While no new restrictions were implemented ahead of January, the Cabinet Office has revealed leaders of public sectors have been warned to prepare for ‘worst-case scenarios’ for workplace absences <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/omicron-workplaces-warned-over-absences-of-up-to-25/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
Omicron: Government To Review Covid Restrictions This Week
The government is set to review the need for further Covid-19 restrictions later this week, as one of Boris Johnson’s Cabinet ministers claims there is ‘nothing in the data’ to support additional measures. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi confirmed MPs would officially review the situation on Wednesday, four weeks after England was moved to ‘Plan B’ <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/omicron-government-to-review-covid-restrictions-this-week/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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3 years ago
Omicron: Pupils Told To Wear Face Masks At School Over Variant Spread Fears
Ministers have told schools in England that pupils should return to wearing masks when in class, with fears that the new term will bring another spike in Omicron cases when it begins this week. Secondary school children in England will be expected to return to mask-wearing during lessons, with the Department for Education saying the advice <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/omicron-pupils-told-to-wear-face-masks-at-school-over-variant-spread-fears/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Health
3 years ago
Omicron: Boris Johnson Expected To Make Indoor Mixing Announcement Next Week
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delayed a decision about possible further Covid-19 restrictions until next week, sources have said. Amid rising hospitalisations and continued record-level case numbers the government confirmed earlier this week that no new measures would be introduced ahead of the New Year, allowing hospitality businesses to remain open for the festivities. Johnson <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/omicron-boris-johnson-expected-to-make-indoor-mixing-announcement-next-week/" title="Read more" >…</a>
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Omicron

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'Deltacron' Officially Identified As A COVID-19 Variant

Cases of the variant have been confirmed in France, the Netherlands, Denmark and the United States.

Omicron: The Nine Symptoms That Are Affecting The Fully Vaccinated

A government-funded study has revealed the symptoms which are now similar to the common cold.

Omicron: Why Trying To Catch The Virus Is Not A Good Idea

A doctor has warned of people 'playing with fire' by trying to purposely catch Omicron to gain immunity against the variant.

Stealth Omicron: Experts Monitoring 426 Cases Found In UK

Experts are investigating 426 cases of a strain of the Omicron variant.

Omicron: Doctors Warn Of Symptom That Could Be An ’Emergency Warning Sign’

Scientists Call For Calm Over Reports Of New ‘Deltacron’ Variant

Scientist Offers Hope Saying Covid Could Become ‘Very Similar To The Common Cold’

Omicron: Army Deployed In London To Support NHS Staff Shortages

Boris Johnson Just Announced ‘2,500 Virtual Hospital Beds’ And People Are Confused

New ‘IHU’ Covid Variant With 46 Mutations Discovered In France

Boris Johnson To Hold Press Conference Today

Boris Johnson Gives Covid Restrictions Update Ahead Of Government Review

Omicron: Workplaces Warned Over Absences Of Up To 25%

Omicron: Government To Review Covid Restrictions This Week

Omicron: Pupils Told To Wear Face Masks At School Over Variant Spread Fears

Omicron: Boris Johnson Expected To Make Indoor Mixing Announcement Next Week

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'Deltacron' Officially Identified As A COVID-19 Variant

Cases of the variant have been confirmed in France, the Netherlands, Denmark and the United States.

Omicron: The Nine Symptoms That Are Affecting The Fully Vaccinated

A government-funded study has revealed the symptoms which are now similar to the common cold.

Omicron: Why Trying To Catch The Virus Is Not A Good Idea

A doctor has warned of people 'playing with fire' by trying to purposely catch Omicron to gain immunity against the variant.

Stealth Omicron: Experts Monitoring 426 Cases Found In UK

Experts are investigating 426 cases of a strain of the Omicron variant.

Omicron: Doctors Warn Of Symptom That Could Be An ’Emergency Warning Sign’

Scientists Call For Calm Over Reports Of New ‘Deltacron’ Variant

Scientist Offers Hope Saying Covid Could Become ‘Very Similar To The Common Cold’

Omicron: Army Deployed In London To Support NHS Staff Shortages

Boris Johnson Just Announced ‘2,500 Virtual Hospital Beds’ And People Are Confused

New ‘IHU’ Covid Variant With 46 Mutations Discovered In France

Boris Johnson To Hold Press Conference Today

Boris Johnson Gives Covid Restrictions Update Ahead Of Government Review

Omicron: Workplaces Warned Over Absences Of Up To 25%

Omicron: Government To Review Covid Restrictions This Week

Omicron: Pupils Told To Wear Face Masks At School Over Variant Spread Fears

Omicron: Boris Johnson Expected To Make Indoor Mixing Announcement Next Week