Vaccines saved nearly 12,000 lives in England
An analysis by Public Health England (PHE) on Friday revealed that the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in England has prevented nearly 12,000 deaths and...
UK Covid cases in largest rise since April 27
The UK reported on Thursday the biggest daily increase of Covid-19 cases since April 27.
A total of 11 new deaths from Covid-19 within 28 days of a positive test were recorded...
Sigma to supply lateral flow device test kits to community pharmacies
Sigma Pharmaceuticals will be distributing test kits to community pharmacies as part the NHS Covid-19 lateral flow device (LDF) distribution service.
According to the Pharmaceutical Services...
Covid-19 jabs to open for over 30s
People in their 30s can book their Covid vaccines from Thursday (May 13), it has been announced.
Those aged 38 and 39 will be the...
John Bell & Croyden launches dietetic service
John Bell & Croyden have launched a new in-store dietetic and phlebotomy service as Covid-19 pushes more people to focus on self-care.
The dietetic consultations...
Pfizer seeks UK approval for use of Covid-19 vaccine in teenagers
Pfizer is seeking British approval for the use of its Covid-19 vaccine among 12- to 15-year olds and has submitted data to the health regulator, according to the Reuters news agency.
The vaccine, developed...
PM Johnson announces Covid-19 public inquiry
Britain will hold a public inquiry into the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic next year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday (May 12).
"This process will place the state's actions...
Pharma bodies give mixed response to Queen’s Speech
Queen Elizabeth II outlined her government's post-pandemic legislative agenda as she opened a new session of the UK parliament on Tuesday (May 11), in...
One AZ Covid-19 vaccine dose gives 80pc lower death risk – English data
Data from the rollout of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine shows one dose of the shot results in 80 per cent less risk of death from the disease, Public Health England said on Monday (May 10).
It also said protection...
UK says under-40s should be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine
British officials said on Friday people under 40 should be offered an alternative to Oxford/AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine where possible due to a small risk...
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