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Scientific adviser warned that up to 7,000 people could be hospitalized because of Covid in England starting from next month. However, that condition can be avoided if a basket of measures is enforced.
Boris Johnson on yesterday’s press conference insisted he wanted to avoid restriction and stay with more relaxed Covid rules. However, he did not rule out more lockdowns.
The UK Prime Minister also mentioned he would do anything needed to block the overwhelming of the NHS.
He stated that ministers were preparing a Plan B in case there is an uncontrollable spike in cases. Vaccine passports for large events, advice to work from home, and the return of mandatory face masks are several of them.
However, Safe advisory committee experts pushed the government to act now based on the higher number of death than a year ago.
About 80% of UK adults have received both jabs. However, nearly six million people are still unvaccinated. They are vulnerable to the highly transmissible Delta variant.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid protected the government’s Covid winter program after the latest warning from scientists. He said there were no ‘risk-free’ options.
”It is the act of a responsible Government to arrange our plan, this is how we are going to defend the gains, but just in case things are not quite as we want them to be we have got to have another plan and get that ready too,” added him.
Steve Borthwick's squad aims to end losing streak with key player returns.
Emergency services respond to a significant road traffic incident affecting travel times.
The new Aldi store in Macduff is set to open in December, boosting local shopping options.
Residents express concern after a pyrotechnic device explosion leads to a collision.
Highlighting the achievements of young women and non-binary individuals in Scotland.
Daniel Sutherland faces serious charges following a violent incident in Tain.
A sudden explosion near Meethill Skate Park leaves residents shaken and curious.
Local authorities respond swiftly to reported attempted abduction of a child.
Closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch raises concerns for local residents and businesses in New Deer.
The young left-back reflects on his Scotland experience and future ambitions.