Cancer operations fell by 800 in the first fortnight of 2021 as hospital admissions for Covid-19 cases surged, new figures suggest Estimated 800 cancer surgeries were delayed between January 3 and 17 NHS England said urgent cancer cases were being treated with top priority But experts have described figures as ‘worrying’ and warned of consequences … Read more
Coronavirus deaths in care homes have doubled in a fortnight in England, figures revealed today amid a spike in cases across the sector. An Office for National Statistics (ONS) report found 1,260 residents died of the virus in the week ending January 15, almost twice the 661 fatalities two weeks ago. The virus now accounts for … Read more
Coronavirus deaths in care homes have doubled in a fortnight in England, figures revealed today amid a spike in cases across the sector. An Office for National Statistics (ONS) report found 1,260 residents died to the virus in the week ending January 15, almost twice the 661 fatalities two weeks ago. The virus now accounts for … Read more
How much should the free school meals really be worth? Free school meal allowances are usually £2.34 per pupil per day, an additional £3.50 per seven days has been added in lockdown, equalling £15.20 a week. The Government has told schools to work with their school catering team or provider to make up the food … Read more
No new cases of the South African Covid variant have been spotted in Britain over the past fortnight, in a glimmer of hope that the highly-contagious mutation has not yet taken root in the country. Two infections with the mutant form of Covid had been identified on British soil by December 23, Health Secretary Matt … Read more
By David Churchill What has happened to the coronavirus to trigger such concern? A new strain of Covid has developed which is said to spread far faster. A ‘strain’ is a new version of a virus which has genetic mutations. The new strain is a version of Sars-Cov-2, the coronavirus which causes the disease Covid-19. … Read more
By David Churchill What has happened to the coronavirus to trigger such concern? A new strain of Covid has developed which is said to spread far faster. A ‘strain’ is a new version of a virus which has genetic mutations. The new strain is a version of Sars-Cov-2, the coronavirus which causes the disease Covid-19. … Read more
When it comes to pioneering electric cars in Britain, the Renault Zoe often doesn’t get the kudos it deserves. The Tesla Model S, at one end of the scale, and Nissan Leaf at the other, are often held up as leading the charge for early-adopters, but the Zoe is something of an unsung hero that … Read more
Covid care home deaths DOUBLED in fortnight with 425 fatalities in most recent week as official figures show overall toll was still rising – even though separate data shows it has started to drop ONS report shows weekly care home deaths surged from 168 to 425 in first half of November One statistician warned second … Read more
We’re the audience… get us out of here! ‘Too nice’ I’m A Celebrity loses four million viewers since the new series began a fortnight ago By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:07 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 01:54 GMT, 29 November 2020 It’s news that will be about as … Read more