Amy Durant, 31, from Surrey, has been ill with long-COVID since March 2020, and a review found that at least 10 per cent of people infected with COVID 19 have suffered symptoms for months and that this is more prevalent in women and children, but what does it feel like to go from being healthyContinue reading “This Is What COVID Has Done To My Body”
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Moderna Commences COVID Vaccine Trials In Children
Moderna has started dosing patients in a mid to late-stage study of its COVID 19 vaccine in children aged six months to less than 12 years. The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two doses of its mRNA-1273 shot given 28 days apart and plans to enrol about 6,750 children in the UnitedContinue reading “Moderna Commences COVID Vaccine Trials In Children”
Royal Mail To Trial Sunday Parcel Deliveries
Royal Mail is to trial a Sunday parcel delivery service for major retailers this year. The move is aimed at tapping into the seven days a week delivery market as more customers expect Sunday deliveries as part of their online shopping. In the last year, Royal Mail said it’s processed unprecedented parcel volumes, delivering 496Continue reading “Royal Mail To Trial Sunday Parcel Deliveries”
In Nepal And Across The World
The pandemic has worsened economic distress, and investigations have revealed a distinct connection between marrying early and dying young. In Rapti Sonari, Nepal, Sapana dreamed of becoming a government official, and each night, in her hut along a bumpy dirt road, the 17-year-old lit a single solar-powered bulb hanging from the ceiling and hit theContinue reading “In Nepal And Across The World”
Fat-Shamers Have Felt Empowered By COVID
There appears to be a toxic atmosphere of mirth around the link between coronavirus and obesity. It’s not news that there’s a link between COVID mortality rates and the country’s obesity level, and it may have been confirmed for the first time last week by the World Obesity Forum, but this has been word ofContinue reading “Fat-Shamers Have Felt Empowered By COVID”
Boris Johnson To Address The Nation
Boris Johnson will address the nation about easing coronavirus restrictions on Monday at about 7 pm, it’s been reported. The Prime Minister will give details about the Government’s long-expected roadmap out of lockdown. He’s expected to say that schools will reopen on March 8, when people will also be able to meet one person fromContinue reading “Boris Johnson To Address The Nation”
Jo Whiley Offered COVID Vaccine Before Her Sister
Jo Whiley has said she’s living through a nightmare after being offered the coronavirus vaccine before her sister, who has learning difficulties and diabetes and whose care home has been locked down due to an outbreak. The BBC Radio 2 DJ, who’s been fighting for her younger sister Frances, who has the rare Cri duContinue reading “Jo Whiley Offered COVID Vaccine Before Her Sister”
COVID Strain Discovered In Bristol
The mutated coronavirus variant first discovered in Bristol was identified as a variant of concern by UK scientists. Public Health England said it has now found 21 cases of this variant of the virus, with 14 in Bristol and the South West, four in Manchester and three spread across the United Kingdom. It’s a strainContinue reading “COVID Strain Discovered In Bristol”
Captain Tom’s Heartbreaking Final Words
Sir Captain Tom Moore died in hospital after getting coronavirus and his closing words were “you can do and be anything you want to be”. The Queen led tributes to him, highlighting “the inspiration he provided for the whole nation and others across the world”. The army veteran had walked 100 laps of his gardenContinue reading “Captain Tom’s Heartbreaking Final Words”
Doctor Dismisses Killing COVID Patients To Free Up Beds
A doctor in Italy has been arrested after allegations he killed two coronavirus patients to free up beds at the height of the pandemic. Carlo Mosca, 47, has been accused of giving Natale Bassi, 61, and Angela Paletti, 80, fatal doses of anaesthetics at Montichiari Hospital near Brescia. The incident supposedly took place in MarchContinue reading “Doctor Dismisses Killing COVID Patients To Free Up Beds”