Schools ‘can be safe’ from next week – expert
Schools can reopen “safely” from next week with the package of measures set out to mitigate risks from Covid-19, one expert has said.
Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies
Clear messaging key to getting public to stick to rules after jab – Sage
Good communication with the public is vital to prevent people abandoning social distancing measures after being vaccinated, a committee of experts advising the Government has warned.
Half of Covid-19 hospital patients ‘have experienced at least one complication’
Nearly half of adults admitted to hospital with Covid-19 have experienced at least one health-related complication, with one in four having trouble coping at home after discharge, research suggests.
Minutes show Sage warned ‘complete’ border closure needed to stop new variants
The Government’s top scientific advisers warned last month that a “complete, pre-emptive closure of borders” was needed to fully prevent new coronavirus strains being imported into the UK.
The ‘new normal’ is with us for a very long time – leading scientist
The “new normal” brought about by the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be here for quite some time, with a change not likely until well into 2022, a leading scientist has said.
Public health officials investigate strains in UK showing E484K mutation
Public Health England (PHE) is investigating strains of coronavirus in the UK which have developed a mutation that has been worrying scientists.
Government looking at vaccine effectiveness against variants – Hancock
The Government is working with vaccine firms on tackling coronavirus variants, the Health Secretary has said, as scientists expressed concern that the strain identified in Kent has mutated.
Government must think about the ‘endgame’ over shutting borders – Sage scientist
The UK will not be able to keep borders shut forever and a “sustainable strategy” will be needed in the future to tackle coronavirus mutations, a senior Government scientific adviser has said.
Estimated coronavirus reproduction rate appears to increase
The latest estimate is that the range for the reproduction rate of coronavirus – the R value – has increased slightly across the UK, the Government Office for Science has said.
Government’s ‘stay alert’ slogan not clear enough, says expert
The Government’s new “stay alert” slogan does not make clear what alert means and does not tell people what they should be alert to, an expert has said.
Sage publishes evidence behind advice on measures such as lockdown
Lockdown restrictions should be eased very gradually in order to maintain public trust in health policy, according to experts advising the Government on the coronavirus outbreak.
Selectively lifting lockdown ‘could lead to resentment’
Selectively lifting lockdown measures could lead to resentment and anger among the population which has otherwise shown collective solidarity, an expert has said.