Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine reduces chances of coronavirus by 3 times: Study
Both doses of COVID-19 vaccine reduces the chances of contracting COVID-19 to one-third, as per a study conducted in UK.
Aug 06, 2021, 06:45 AM ISTCOVID positive for 10 months: 72-year-old Bristol man got 42 tests done
A 72-year-old man in the UK has reportedly been infected with the novel coronavirus for nearly 10 months which is being touted to be the longest recorded active COVID-19 infection to date.
Jun 24, 2021, 17:07 PM ISTHealth Ministry calls urgent meeting to discuss 'out of control' coronavirus strain in UK
Health Ministry calls urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss new, mutated strain of the coronavirus in UK.
Dec 21, 2020, 06:34 AM ISTNew strain of coronavirus 'out of control' in UK; lockdown may be extended
There is a surge in COVID-19 infection in UK due to a new variant of the coronavirus leading to a new stringent lockdown from Sunday.
Dec 20, 2020, 20:54 PM ISTPM Boris Johnson imposes tighter coronavirus lockdown as UK fights new COVID-19 strain
UK imposed tighter coronavirus controls to ease restrictions over Christmas, seeking to curb a new more infectious strain of the virus.
Dec 20, 2020, 00:18 AM ISTBritish police arrest 19 at London protest against social distancing
London police arrested 19 people on Saturday for deliberately breaking social distancing guidelines in protest against the rules, on the first weekend since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a slight loosening of England`s lockdown.
May 17, 2020, 08:47 AM ISTUK PM Boris Johnson claps for health workers fighting coronavirus, says 'Thank you NHS'
In what has turned out to be a weekly tradition, UK clapped for the National Health Service (NHS) workers for the eight straight week. The 'Clap for our Carers' campaign has gained momentum and seen the participation of several UK ministers, the country's royal family members and celebrities alike.
May 15, 2020, 06:44 AM ISTCOVID-19: England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler to auction his World Cup winning shirt to raise funds to fight coronavirus
In a 01:01-minute long video message, Buttler is seen running-out Martin Guptill on the last ball of the super-over, denying New Zealand to have their maiden World Cup title.
Apr 01, 2020, 16:16 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 accelerating, Britain 2-3 weeks behind Italy: PM Boris Johnson
The government advised vulnerable people such as those with bone or blood cancers to shield themselves from the virus, by confining themselves at home.
Mar 22, 2020, 22:46 PM ISTAlex Hales releases health statement amid coronavirus rumours
According to the Microsoft Bing Novel Coronavirus cases data, the total number of coronavirus patients in the United Kingdom have touched 1,543 by Tuesday evening, with 55 fatalities.
Mar 17, 2020, 19:11 PM ISTCOVID-19 outbreak: Queen Elizabeth II shifted from Buckingham Palace
This development comes as the UK has reported 1,140 coronavirus cases and 21 deaths due to the coronavirus.
Mar 15, 2020, 14:46 PM IST