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Body temperature scanners ‘unreliable for detecting Covid-19’

Body temperature scanners ‘unreliable for detecting Covid-19’

Scientists found that readings from a person’s fingertip and eye provide a more reliable reading to help identify those with a fever.

Pharmacies begin delivering their first vaccine doses

Pharmacies begin delivering their first vaccine doses

Six pharmacies in England have been chosen to join the roll-out, with 200 set to be able to deliver jabs by the end of the month.

Construction staff call for pause in work amid soaring coronavirus cases

Construction staff call for pause in work amid soaring coronavirus cases

‘Construction are rolling the dice every day they’re on site,’ said one sales worker.

Camilla picks final instalment of Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy for book club

Camilla picks final instalment of Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy for book club

Mantel is one of Britain’s most famous living authors and the first woman to win the Booker Prize twice .

Boohoo sales soar in lockdown as it claims ‘progress’ after supply chain scandal

Boohoo sales soar in lockdown as it claims ‘progress’ after supply chain scandal

The fashion retailer said revenues rose 40% to £660.8 million on the back of strong Christmas and Black Friday sales.

Tower of London mourns ruler of the roost ‘queen’ raven Merlina

Tower of London mourns ruler of the roost ‘queen’ raven Merlina

She has not been seen at the famous attraction for several weeks.

Some parts of England seeing plateau in cases – Neil Ferguson

Some parts of England seeing plateau in cases – Neil Ferguson

London in particular is seeing a drop in the number of positive coronavirus tests, alongside some parts of the South East and the east of England.

Norwegian cuts 1,100 jobs at Gatwick as it axes long-haul flights

Norwegian cuts 1,100 jobs at Gatwick as it axes long-haul flights

The airline said it will operate a ‘simplified business structure’ after being badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Instagram project sharing stories of frontline workers hailed as ‘therapeutic’

Instagram project sharing stories of frontline workers hailed as ‘therapeutic’

The Humans of Covid-19 project is aiming to document the experiences of frontline workers during the pandemic.

Flights from Brazil could be banned over new Covid strain

Flights from Brazil could be banned over new Covid strain

The measure is expected to be considered at an afternoon meeting of the Government’s key ‘Covid-O’ committee which oversees restrictions.

Mother appeals for cash to fund fight for brain-damaged daughter’s treatment

Mother appeals for cash to fund fight for brain-damaged daughter’s treatment

Paula Parfitt raises £4,000 in 18 hours after saying she needs £100 000 to challenge ruling that five-year-old Pippa Knight should be allowed to die

Primark owner warns of potential £1.1bn in lost sales from lockdowns

Primark owner warns of potential £1.1bn in lost sales from lockdowns

The budget fashion chain said 305 of its 389 shops worldwide are currently shut.

Tesco posts festive sales surge as pandemic costs set to soar to £810m

Tesco posts festive sales surge as pandemic costs set to soar to £810m

The supermarket giant is the latest grocer to report positive sales momentum over the Christmas period.

What the papers say – January 14

What the papers say – January 14

Britain’s struggle against the rampaging coronavirus and Donald Trump’s impeachment dominate the front pages.

NHS battling against transplant centre closures during pandemic

NHS battling against transplant centre closures during pandemic

A number of facilities across the country have had to close while beds are taken up by Covid-19 patients.

New rules for travellers arriving in England delayed until next week

New rules for travellers arriving in England delayed until next week

Grant Shapps said the rules requiring travellers to have a negative coronavirus test would now come into effect at 4am on Monday.

High street pharmacies to start vaccines as UK records worst day of Covid deaths

High street pharmacies to start vaccines as UK records worst day of Covid deaths

Boots and Superdrug branches are among the six stores across the country able to administer the jabs.

Scottish Government releases vaccination deployment plan

Scottish Government releases vaccination deployment plan

People will begin to be invited for Covid-19 vaccines towards the end of January.

Weather warnings in place as parts of UK set to be hit with heavy snowfall

Weather warnings in place as parts of UK set to be hit with heavy snowfall

Up to 30cm of snow could fall on Wednesday evening and Thursday in Scotland, while northern England could see around 20cm.

Jonathan Van-Tam adds Grand National to his pandemic metaphors

Jonathan Van-Tam adds Grand National to his pandemic metaphors

The deputy chief medical officer, known as JVT, is renowned for his use of analogies when discussing the virus.

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