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‘Don’t doubt. Just get the vaccine’: Volunteer believes jab saved her from Covid

‘Don’t doubt. Just get the vaccine’: Volunteer believes jab saved her from Covid

The Pfizer trialist urged people: ‘Don’t doubt. Just get the vaccine.’

New vaccine will be monitored long term to ‘build body of knowledge’

New vaccine will be monitored long term to ‘build body of knowledge’

The public can report side effects through the regulator’s Yellow Card system, while a special active monitoring programme has also been set up.

UK approves new Covid-19 jab, with rollout starting next week

UK approves new Covid-19 jab, with rollout starting next week

The vaccine has been shown in studies to be 95% effective and works in all age groups.

Ending the ‘war on nature’ must be top priority, UN chief urges

Ending the ‘war on nature’ must be top priority, UN chief urges

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres calls for action to address the climate and nature crises.

Blood treatments were largely unchanged due to ‘small risk of Aids transmission’

Blood treatments were largely unchanged due to ‘small risk of Aids transmission’

Professor Christopher Ludlam, formerly of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, gave evidence remotely to the Infected Blood Inquiry on Wednesday.

Maternity services ‘inadequate’ at Nottingham hospitals, says health watchdog

Maternity services ‘inadequate’ at Nottingham hospitals, says health watchdog

Inspectors found basic risk assessments and record-keeping for patients was patchy across two hospitals.

Covid-19 vaccine priority list set out

Covid-19 vaccine priority list set out

The Joint Committee of Vaccine and Immunisation has set out the final priority list for the Covid-19 vaccine.

Unpaid carers could be ‘accelerated’ up the Covid vaccine priority list

Unpaid carers could be ‘accelerated’ up the Covid vaccine priority list

Carers UK said unpaid carers ‘will be at a complete loss’ as to why they are not on the list along with other health and care workers.

Report warns of ‘dire picture’ of women’s under-representation in news

Report warns of ‘dire picture’ of women’s under-representation in news

The research was commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Pfizer vaccine volunteer describes ‘joy’ at news of UK approval

Pfizer vaccine volunteer describes ‘joy’ at news of UK approval

The engineer said he would encourage others to take the vaccine, adding: ‘The alternative is not pretty.’

Students to receive more generous grades and advance notice of topics in exams

Students to receive more generous grades and advance notice of topics in exams

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has unveiled a package of measures to ensure that pupils sitting tests in the summer are not disadvantaged.

Turning back migrant boats at sea ‘could be key component in tackling crossings’

Turning back migrant boats at sea ‘could be key component in tackling crossings’

Chris Philp made the comments while being questioned by MPs.

Aborted foetus cells, microchips and Thalidomide: vaccine myths debunked

Aborted foetus cells, microchips and Thalidomide: vaccine myths debunked

Misinformation about the Covid-19 jab has continued to spread as the UK rollout gets closer.

Piers Corbyn has second ‘lockdown breach’ charge thrown out by trial judge

Piers Corbyn has second ‘lockdown breach’ charge thrown out by trial judge

The 73-year-old, brother of former Labour leader Jeremy, remains on trial for one count relating to a protest at Hyde Park in London in May.

William praises conservationists during awards ceremony

William praises conservationists during awards ceremony

The Tusk Conservation Awards recognise the work of individuals protecting Africa’s iconic animals and habitats.

Less than a quarter of drivers planning a festive trip – survey

Less than a quarter of drivers planning a festive trip – survey

The AA said its research indicates there will be just 7.9 million motorists on the road this Christmas, compared with around 17 million last year.

More metaphors as vaccine approval process compared to ‘climbing a mountain’

More metaphors as vaccine approval process compared to ‘climbing a mountain’

Dr June Raine is not the first scientist doing their best to put the process into layman’s terms with the help of some handy metaphors.

Tesco hands back £585m from business rates holiday

Tesco hands back £585m from business rates holiday

No other supermarkets have made the same commitment so far despite calls to do so.

Prime Minister warns of ‘logistical challenges’ to overcome for Covid-19 vaccine

Prime Minister warns of ‘logistical challenges’ to overcome for Covid-19 vaccine

Boris Johnson welcomed the approval of the Pfizer vaccine but was pressed during Prime Minister’s Questions about its rollout.

Scientists working to overcome care home vaccine challenge

Scientists working to overcome care home vaccine challenge

There were ‘particular challenges’ in vaccinating care home residents as the vaccine requires storing below -70C, said Wales’ chief medical officer.

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