Category : Uk

People who get flu and coronavirus will be in 'serious trouble', top health expert warns

People who are infected with both coronavirus and flu have a serious increased risk of death, Public Health England has warned.

'A crushing blow': PM told clamping down on pubs doesn't make sense for controlling coronavirus

Boris Johnson's plans to impose a 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants have been described as a "crushing blow" for the hospitality sector.

10pm nightlife ban and table service only to tackle COVID-19 surge

Pubs, bars and restaurants throughout England will be forced to close at 10pm from Thursday, Boris Johnson will announce in a new coronavirus crackdown.

The disease is clearly spreading - but can we trust the figures?

Before we get to the presentation by Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Chris Whitty this morning, do you mind if I begin with a couple of recollections?

Curfew for pubs and restaurants - but what other measures could Johnson announce later?

Boris Johnson is set to make a statement on the next steps the country will take to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

UK on alert Level Four: Country escalated to second-highest grade

The UK's COVID-19 alert level has been moved from level three to level four, meaning transmission of the virus is high or rising exponentially.

Tighter coronavirus restrictions to be imposed across all of Northern Ireland

Tougher coronavirus restrictions are being extended to the whole of Northern Ireland, First Minister Arlene Foster has announced.

'Worrying and rapid rise in infections': Four more areas of Wales to be locked down

Four more areas in Wales are going to be placed under a local lockdown from 6pm tomorrow.

UK warned cases could hit 49,000 a day within weeks as PM to bring in new measures

The UK could soon see 49,000 new cases of coronavirus every day unless action is taken to drive down the current rate of infection, the government's chief scientific adviser has warned.

London could face 15 new coronavirus restrictions under mayor's 'new plan'

New lockdown restrictions should come into force in London, Sadiq Khan has said, following a meeting with officials across the capital.