Thousands saved if paramedics gave antibiotics for sepsis, researchers say

‘Let 999 crews treat sepsis’: Thousands of patients suffering from blood poisoning could be saved if paramedics gave intravenous antibiotics, study finds Sepsis UK death rate of 44,000 a year is halved if treatment starts within an hour Researchers say lives could be saved if paramedics are trained to use antibiotics There are no national guidelines … Read more

WhatsApp experiences global outage with thousands affected

You may think your friends are ignoring you in WhatsApp, but the silence is a result of an outage. The Facebook-owned app experienced issues around 4pm ET and has plagued tens of thousands of users across the globe. Many reported issues with connecting to the platform, along with sending or receiving messages and logging in. … Read more

WhatsApp experiences global outage that leaves thousands of users unable to chat with friends  

WhatsApp is DOWN! Facebook-owned app experiences global outage that leaves thousands of users unable to chat with friends WhatsApp is down for tens of thousands of users across  the globe  Users report not being able to connect to the app or send and receive messages  Issues began to surfaced on DownDetector around 4pm ET Tuesday It’s … Read more

Thousands of children in need at risk due to ventilator shortage, Prince Harry-backed charity warns

Thousands of seriously ill children are being put at risk due to ventilator shortage, charity championed by Prince Harry warns WellChild has been helping families of sick children during the COVID-19 crisis  Over 145,000 PPE masks have been sent to those most in need during lockdown But the charity says that thousands of children are … Read more

Thousands pack Nice’s famous promenade for dance music concert sparking fury over social distancing

Thousands pack Nice’s famous promenade for dance music concert sparking fury over lack of social distancing as the mayor vows to make masks mandatory at future events Prominent French electro house music producer The Avener hosted the set organised by the municipality late Saturday in his home city, with crowds massing on central Nice’s famous … Read more

Thousands gather on the streets of Tel Aviv in Israel to protest job losses caused by coronavirus 

Thousands gather on the streets of Tel Aviv in Israel to protest job losses caused by coronavirus Around 300 police officers were called to Rabin Square in Tel Aviv after an anti-government protest occurred Demonstrators were complaining at the Israeli government’s handling of job losses caused by coronavirus Protestors were angry over the government’s abandonment … Read more

Wild BISON will roam British woodland for the first time in thousands of years

Four wild bison will be released into woodland in Kent by spring 2022 as part of a plan to naturally boost Britain’s wildlife habitats.   The European bison will live in a cordoned-off area of Blean Woods near Canterbury, close to the University of Kent campus.  Although they are thought to have grazed here thousands of … Read more

Thousands of taxi drivers, cleaners and shop workers will be tested for coronavirus

Thousands of taxi drivers, cleaners and shop workers will be tested for Covid-19 as part of a new trial — even if they have no symptoms. Department of Health chiefs announced the asymptomatic swabbing scheme today, revealing it will launch tomorrow. Firms included in the trial include taxi firm Addison Lee, BT, services firm Mitie … Read more

Thousands of users report Apple Music is draining batteries of iPhones running on iOS 13.5.1 

Is your iPhone losing power? Thousands of users report Apple Music is draining batteries of devices running on iOS 13.5.1 Apple’s iOS 13 has been plagued with problems since its release last year The latest problem is a bug in Apple Music that is draining batteries Devices running on iOS 13.5.1 are being affected by … Read more

Matt Hancock apologises to thousands of women harmed by vaginal mesh, primodos and sodium valproate

Matt Hancock today apologised to thousands of women harmed by three avoidable health scandals after a damning review into vaginal mesh implants, pregnancy test drug Primodos and epilepsy treatment sodium valproate. The Health Secretary said sorry ‘on behalf of the NHS and the entire health service’, saying ‘voices had now been heard’ and acknowledging the … Read more