Covid news live: Latest updates as a plan to introduce a vaccine for 16-17 year olds next week

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Johnson says transport, food, utility network and drug workers can be exempted from self-isolation

The government has announced that all children aged 16-17 in England will have their first Covid vaccination by 23 August.

Around 1.4 million children aged 16-17 across the UK are eligible to receive their first injection, after the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunization (JCVI) changed its advice this month. Pfizer vaccines will be offered to this age group amid concerns about a higher risk of blood clots among young adults. No decisions have been made yet on a second dose.

The fast-track deadline for 16- to 17-year-olds comes as return to classes approaches in September.

Professor Neil Ferguson, an infectious disease modeler and epidemiologist from Imperial College London, warned this morning that the UK was still seeing 100,000 coronavirus cases per day in the fall.

The former Sage scientist said our contact rates are currently half their normal level, but as schools reopen and people return to the office, cases may rise.

But deaths are likely to remain lower than previous waves thanks in part to the release of the vaccine, he told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.

View last update 1629124806 No link between vaccinations and miscarriage or stillbirth, says MHRA

There is no link between Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriage or stillbirth, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has found.

She also said there was no link between vaccinations and the menstrual cycle despite the reports.

A statement from the MHRA said: “There is no pattern of reports to suggest that any of the Covid-19 vaccines used in the UK, or any interactions with these vaccines, increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.”

The MHRA results are in line with a similar review from Europe earlier this month, which showed no causal relationship between vaccinations and menstrual disorders.

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 15:40

Northern Ireland has reported three more deaths

Northern Ireland has reported three more deaths linked to the coronavirus.

The Ministry of Health said there were also 1,306 new confirmed cases of the virus in the past 24 hours covered by the report.

Monday morning, there were 334 COVID-19 patients in hospital, 47 of whom were in intensive care.

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 14:50

1629120948 Warnings of an outbreak of the Corona virus in the Midwest region of Ireland

Health officials have warned of an outbreak of coronavirus in the Midwest region of Ireland, which includes Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary.

Over the past two weeks, there have been 624 cases in Limerick, 188 in Clare, and 186 in North Tipperary.

On Friday alone, there were 81 cases in Limerick, 29 in North Tipperary and 12 in Clare.

In a public health warning, HSE said: “This is one of the highest increases in the region since February.

Similar to the January wave, there are no single events that contribute to the increase in new infections.

This indicates a trend of large-scale community transmission with multi-location outbreaks.

“There are outbreaks in long-term care facilities, workplaces, indoor and outdoor social settings, a few sports teams, and among vulnerable populations.”

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 14:35

Study finds blood clotting ‘may be involved in the root cause of prolonged Covid syndrome’

A study found that people with prolonged Covid-19 continued to have higher measures of blood clotting, possibly explaining symptoms such as fatigue.

The study, conducted by researchers from RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, discovered that coagulation markers were significantly elevated in the blood of patients with long-term Covid syndrome compared to healthy controls.

Signs of thrombosis, while higher in those requiring hospitalization, were found in people who handled coronavirus symptoms from home.

Blood clots may explain symptoms associated with prolonged Covid-19 in terms of physical fitness, such as fatigue.

Dr Helen Fogarty, lead author of the study and a doctoral student at the Irish Center for Vascular Biology, said: ‘Because clotting markers were elevated while inflammatory markers returned to normal, our results suggest that the clotting system may be involved in the root cause of ‘prolonged Covid syndrome’.

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 14:20

1629119148 Spectators banned from Tokyo Paralympic Games

Organizers decided to ban fans from watching the Tokyo Paralympics.

The Paralympic Games, which kick off on August 24, come at a time when coronavirus cases are increasing in Tokyo and the country’s “state of emergency” has been extended until mid-September.

Announcing the decision, IPC President Andrew Parsons said: “In light of the current case numbers in Tokyo and Japan more broadly, everyone attending these Games should be vigilant.”

He said there was no room for complacency in the aftermath of the Olympics.

The Paralympic Games end on September 5th.

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 14:05

1629118248 The Doctors Syndicate “strongly urges” a full vaccination to conduct the examination if he has been in contact with a case of Covid

The Medical Syndicate said the situation with the coronavirus remains “precarious” and the public should remain vigil following the relaxation of self-isolation rules for vaccinators completely.

The British Medical Association (BMA) said it would strongly urge people to continue to take “reasonable precautions” as the new guidance exempts fully vaccinated people from self-isolation after contact with a case of Covid-19 comes into effect.

Dr Penelope Tove, co-chair of the BMA Committee on Medicine for Public Health, said: “We remain in a precarious situation with Covid-19.

“Full vaccination greatly reduces the chance of infection, but does not eliminate it completely, so we strongly urge the public to exercise caution and take reasonable precautions, such as having a PCR test if they have been in close contact with a positive case.”

Ella Glover Aug 16, 2021 13:50

1629116448 An ambitious plan to deliver the first dose of vaccine to children aged 16-17 next week

All 16-17 year olds in England will be offered their first Covid vaccination next week, as health chiefs race to provide protection before schools return.

Around 1.4 million children aged 16-17 across the UK are eligible to receive their first injection, after the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunization (JCVI) changed its advice this month.

Health Minister Sajid Javid said: “I have asked NHS England to ensure that the first dose of the vaccine is delivered to everyone aged 16-17 by next Monday 23 August.

This will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to receive vital protection before returning to college or sixth grade.

“Please don’t be late – get your punches ASAP so we can continue to live safely with this virus and enjoy our freedoms by giving yourself, your family and your community the protection they need.”

Ella Glover Aug 16, 2021 13:20

1629112848 Children who have been vaccinated in Ireland will not have to miss school after coming into contact with a case of Covid

Irish media have reported that vaccinated pupils in Ireland will not have to stay at home if they come into close contact with a Covid case at school, but unvaccinated children will have to spend time outside of class.

The Health Services Administration (HSE) has decided that children who have been vaccinated will not have to get tested unless they are showing symptoms.

Unvaccinated children will have to take a test and miss school 10 to 14 days.

About 71,000 children between the ages of 12 and 15 registered for a vaccine in the country yesterday.

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 12:20

1629112812 Iran sets a record number of deaths for the second consecutive day

Iran recorded a record number of deaths from the Corona virus for the second consecutive day, as the past 24 hours witnessed 655 deaths in total.

In the same period, 41,194 new cases were reported.

620 deaths were reported on Sunday.

The report came as the country imposed a five-day lockdown starting Monday. It includes a travel ban on personal vehicles transiting between governorates.

Only 4 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated.

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 12:20

Sri Lanka curfew announced as medical facilities reach capacity

A nighttime curfew will begin on Monday in Sri Lanka between 10pm and 4am as a spike in coronavirus cases puts pressure on medical services and morgues.

The government stopped short of imposing a complete lockdown in order to protect the economy.

Travel for essential services will be allowed during the curfew, but weddings and public gatherings are strictly prohibited.

Sri Lanka has reported 364,968 positive cases so far including 6,096 deaths.

Ella GloverAugust 16, 2021 11:59

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