Rabu, 29 Desember 2021

'Up to 90% of intensive care patients have not had booster jab', PM says - ITV News

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  1. 'Up to 90% of intensive care patients have not had booster jab', PM says  ITV News
  2. Up to 90% of Covid patients in ICU are unboosted, says Boris Johnson  The Guardian
  3. Boris Johnson says Omicron causing ‘real problems’ as he makes first appearance in 10 days  The Independent
  4. New year celebrations should be 'cautious and sensible', warns Boris Johnson  Guardian News
  5. COVID-19: Boris Johnson says 'up to 90%' in intensive care have not had a booster and urges people to get jabbed  Sky News
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2021-12-29 18:46:03Z
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Nicola Sturgeon pushes back review of 10 day self-isolation period as businesses call for cut - Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon has pushed back a final decision on cutting the covid self-isolation period amid concerns about crippling staff absences.

The First Minister said she hoped any decision on reducing the ten day quarantine period will be taken in the next week.

The ten day rule for people who test positive for covid and their household contacts was introduced in response to spiralling Omicron infection levels.

However, the policy has led to high staff absences in the NHS and the private sector.

Business groups had been hoping for imminent changes, but it is understood the First Minister has put off a final decision until next week.

In a virtual statement to MSPs, she said: “I indicated last week that we were weighing the risks and benefits of shortening the isolation period for index cases, and also potentially easing the requirement for all household contacts to isolate following a positive case.

“These are finely balanced judgments and we are considering the current trends in infection carefully. However, I confirm that we hope to reach decisions in the next week with any changes taking effect from the 5th January.”

She added: “In the meantime we have introduced a sectoral exemption scheme, subject to appropriate protections.

“And I can confirm today a further change that will help ensure that the exemption scheme - which is dependent on speedy turnaround of PCR tests - is effective.”

Deputy First Minister John Swinney told the BBC this morning the Government was giving “active consideration” to reducing the number of days people with covid had to stay in.

The Government recently introduced new restrictions for larger events, including a 500 person limit at outdoor events like football matches.

Physical distancing and table service rules were also brought in for pubs and restaurants.

Almost 30,000 new coronavirus cases were provisionally recorded north of the border over the Christmas weekend.

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2021-12-29 13:56:15Z
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COVID-19: Fresh vaccine booster drive launched amid continued rise in coronavirus cases - Sky News

A fresh booster jab drive has been launched by the NHS in an effort to protect more people from the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Another 650,000 text messages and 50,000 letters will be sent in the coming days to those people who are yet to get their third vaccine dose, asking them to have a "jabby new year".

Millions were contacted earlier in the week with a similar message, encouraging people to book their boosters as soon as possible.

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It comes amid more record infection numbers across the UK, with rates consistently above 90,000 over the Christmas period.

Another 244,078 vaccinations were given out on Monday, including 209,626 boosters - the second-highest total for a bank holiday.

Some 51 million people in the UK have had at least the first dose of a vaccine, while more than 32 million have been given a third jab.

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Three in five intensive care patients with COVID in London were unvaccinated, new figures show

The urgency to get people vaccinated has been underlined by new research from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre that shows most people in intensive care in London who had COVID last month had not been vaccinated.

"While that does not necessarily tell us exactly what is going on in hospitals now, it tallies with what we are hearing from staff on the frontline," NHS national medical director Professor Stephen Powis said.

"Getting vaccinated... means that you are much less likely to end up in a hospital bed that could otherwise be used to treat someone else."

As cases rise - English government ministers stand firm while the nations take action

Despite cases rising rapidly, the government announced there would be no fresh restrictions in England this side of the new year.

However, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said people should "remain cautious" when taking part in New Year's celebrations - and take a lateral flow test before attending events.

He did not rule out the possibility of any further restrictions being introduced in January.

Meanwhile in Scotland, gathering limits came into force on Boxing Day and in Wales, nightclubs closed after Christmas and the rule of six was imposed in hospitality settings.

Northern Ireland took similar measures.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to update parliament later today on COVID-19, though it is unclear if more restrictions will be brought in.

Ms Sturgeon has repeated her call for people to "get boosted by the bells", saying: "The significantly increased transmissibility of Omicron is reflected in the steep increase in cases now materialising, and we would expect to see case numbers rise further in the days to come."

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Selasa, 28 Desember 2021

Newham murder: Woman, 29, beaten to death on Boxing Day pictured for first time as family 'broken' - MyLondon

A woman killed on Boxing Day in a house in East London has been pictured for the first time.

The family of a woman have spoken out on Facebook after the death of a woman, 29, at a house on Earlham Grove, Newham at 11.55am on Sunday (December 26).

The victim has been named as Kirsty Louise Ashley earlier today (December 28), and a post-mortem examination revealed the cause of death was blunt force trauma.

READ MORE: Woman, 29, found dead in house on Boxing Day named for first time as man is charged with murder

First picture of Boxing Day murder victim Kirsty Louise Ashley

A family member wrote a heartbreaking tribute on social media, adding "we are all broken and would like some time to grieve".

A photo of Kirsty has now been identified on social media.

Locals from the community reached out to the family to share condolences for their tragic loss.

Neighbours told MyLondon of their shock at the incident

A neighbour told MyLondon: “I was in my doorway and saw loads of police around yesterday on Boxing Day.

"I've tried to ask what happened but the police haven’t said anything. It’s a rough area round here. They're my neighbours but I just keep myself to myself.”

Another local said: "I’ve just got back from seeing family. Didn’t think anything like this would have happened.

"I feel for her family. I have no clue who she was as it seems a lot of people come and go from all the properties round here. My heart goes out to her."

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Police have charged Yahya Aboukar, from Earlham Grove, with her murder, and the two are believed to have known each other.

Aboukar will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, December 28).

A police cordon remained in place on the road throughout Boxing Day and Monday (December 27) as officers investigated.

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2021-12-28 15:41:27Z
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Senin, 27 Desember 2021

Minggu, 26 Desember 2021

Weddings and funerals spared from Covid curbs | News - The Times

Weddings and funerals are to be exempted from any new coronavirus restrictions if the government decides that tougher measures are needed to tackle the Omicron strain, The Times has learnt.

Ministers believe that the disruption caused to significant life events during previous restrictions should be avoided even if limits are soon imposed on the number of people who can gather indoors.

Boris Johnson will receive his first comprehensive data briefing today on the progress of coronavirus since before Christmas, with an urgent decision needed on whether to introduce new rules before New Year’s Eve.

Ministers are said to be “increasingly optimistic but very cautiously optimistic” about the effects of the new variant and sources suggested that the prospect of legal restrictions in England before

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2021-12-27 00:01:00Z
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Man with crossbow arrested over Windsor Castle grounds break-in detained under Mental Health Act - Sky News

A man armed with a crossbow who was arrested after breaking into the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day has been detained under the Mental Health Act, police have said.

The 19-year-old from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon at about 8.30 yesterday morning after a security alert at the castle, where the Queen is in residence.

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An armed man has been arrested after breaking into the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day.

In a statement the Met Police said: "The man was taken into custody and has undergone a mental health assessment - he has since been sectioned under the Mental Health Act and remains in the care of medical professionals.

"Following a search of the man, a crossbow was recovered.

"Inquiries into the full circumstances of this incident are being progressed by Metropolitan Police specialist operations."

The Queen has been celebrating Christmas at Windsor this year after cancelling her traditional plans to go to Sandringham.

Superintendent Rebecca Mears said yesterday: "An investigation is ongoing following this incident and we are working with colleagues from the Metropolitan Police.

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"The man has been arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody at this time.

"We can confirm security processes were triggered within moments of the man entering the grounds and he did not enter any buildings.

"Members of the Royal Family have been informed about the incident.

"We do not believe there is a wider danger to the public."

During her annual Christmas message yesterday, the Queen reflected on a year of personal grief in her moving annual Christmas Day message this afternoon.

She said there was "one familiar laugh missing" following the death of her husband Prince Philip amid the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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