Hospitals and the ambulance service in London are ‘likely to become overwhelmed due to rising Covid demand in the next two-three weeks’, a leaked document reveals. An NHS England document, leaked to... Read more »
The latest Government figures show Omicron ‘s spread in the North East continues to ramp up – there could be more than 3,000 cases in our region now. With a doubling rate... Read more »
T ransmission of the Omicron variant is “eye-wateringly high”, though there is still uncertainty about its impact on the NHS and wider services, a leading expert has said. Sir Jeremy Farrar, director... Read more »
Cabinet Office minister Steve Barclay has told Sky News that the government is looking at the evidence when it comes to more restrictions – refusing to rule any out. Despite not appearing... Read more »
Staff shortages caused by a jump in Covid cases have started to impact UK train services ahead of the annual festive getaway, with rail operators across the country announcing cancellations for the... Read more »
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain on Wednesday announced major new restrictions to curb the fast-spreading Omicron variant, reversing course on a long-held policy at a moment of acute political... Read more »
Almost 100 members of staff in East London hospitals are off work as Covid cases continue to rise in the capital. The highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant has caused a massive rise... Read more »
A new mum is urging pregnant women to get their Covid vaccinations after she was forced to give birth to her son in an induced coma after contracting the virus. Chelsie King,... Read more »
Foodbanks across south London are continuing to support many residents struggling to put food on the table this Christmas as myriad economic and health crises continue to impact families in the capital.... Read more »
At least five national attractions including the Natural History Museum and Edinburgh Castle have closed because of the surge in Covid cases. The start of the Christmas school holidays is usually one... Read more »
