Jack Whitehall’s father Michael, 80, praises ‘wonderful’ NHS as he’s given the coronavirus vaccine

Jack Whitehall’s father Michael, 80, praises ‘wonderful’ NHS as he’s given the coronavirus vaccine… and makes a VERY cheeky joke about his son By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 21:24 GMT, 14 December 2020 | Updated: 21:24 GMT, 14 December 2020 Jack Whitehall’s father Michael has revealed he’s had the coronavirus vaccine. The TV producer, … Read more

Antibiotic azithromycin is DROPPED from RECOVERY trial

A commonly prescribed antibiotic called azithromycin, which was being investigated as a potential treatment for Covid-19, has been found to have no meaningful benefit for hospitalised patients.  The findings come from the RECOVERY trial led by the University of Oxford, which assesses the benefits of different drugs in more than 20,000 severe Covid-19 cases at 176 … Read more

Did 400 women suffer at hands of gynaecologist? Concerns raised over consultant who was suspended

Did 400 women suffer at hands of gynaecologist? Concerns raised over consultant who was suspended in 2018 amid probe into concerns raised by colleagues Daniel Hay, 55, a former hospital gynaecologist in Derby is being investigated  The rate of serious complications was ‘higher than would be usually expected’  As many as 400 women may have … Read more

Drone successfully flies NHS supplies from the mainland to the Isles of Scilly for the first time

Tonic boom! Drone successfully flies NHS supplies from the mainland to the Isles of Scilly for the first time – before being sent back with local GIN It marks the first drone freight delivery between commercial airports in the UK Drones could potentially now carry items including medical supplies  The aircraft was returned back to the … Read more

UK records another 18,447 Covid cases – 1,175 MORE than last Sunday

UK records another 18,447 Covid cases – 1,175 MORE than last Sunday – with 144 new daily deaths taking the total to 64,169 The UK announced 165 deaths recorded in hospital settings across the country NHS Wales is not releasing figures today because of a ‘planned maintenance’ Today’s deaths come as Oxford vaccine chief said … Read more

Test and Trace director joins private testing firm recently handed a £113million government contract

Dr Emma Stanton has been appointed as a vice president at Oxford Nanopore after leaving director role with NHS Test and Trace A director of the Government’s Test and Trace programme has quit her job and joined a private testing firm recently handed a £113million government contract. Emma Stanton was Director for Supplies and Innovation as … Read more

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas card shows Kate Middleton is ‘the backbone of the family’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge‘s family Christmas photo shows ‘tight family unity’ and that Kate Middleton is ‘the backbone’ of the family, a body language expert has claimed. Speaking to FEMAIL, Judi James suggested Kate Middleton’s arm around daughter Charlotte’s waist shows a gesture of inclusion and protection – while Prince George‘s smile shows … Read more

Boris Johnson urges families to scale back festive plans over virus fears

Boris Johnson has urged families to ‘think hard’ about seeing loved ones at Christmas after NHS bosses warned that relaxing restrictions over the festive period could lead to cases spiraling out of control yet again.  Under the Government’s plans for a more normal Christmas, families will be allowed to form a ‘bubble’ with two other households between December 23 … Read more