UK coronavirus: unions call for phased school return; 1 in 115 people in England had Covid last week - as it happened

This live blog is now closed.For the latest coronavirus news from around the world, head to our global blogMatt Hancock acted unlawfully by failing to public Covid contracts‘I’m quite angry’: reality of being added to England shielding listScientists highlight 12 criteria for Covid vaccine passportsCoronavirus global updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage5.00pmGMTThat ’s all from me for today. But our coverage continues on our global coronavirus live blog here:Related:Coronavirus live news: three-month gap makes Oxford jab more effective; Pfizer vaccine cuts transmission, studies find4.50pmGMTPaul Edwards, director of clinical services at DementiaUK, said (see earlierpost):Whilst the introduction of the vaccines alongside other infection control measures, such as social distancing, PPE and handwashing, are essential tools in managing the pandemic for residents and staff in care homes, it is still the case that the impact of the pandemic is very mixed across the UK. People with dementia and their families have been significantly hit by this pandemic. It is essential that we have proper clinical plans which manage and mitigate risk, but at the same time provide hope and a way forwards for those many residents and families who are desperate to be re-united. Public health, care home providers and families need to work as one to reduce transmission rates and bring families back together.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 19, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Yohannes Lowe (now) and Alexandra Topping (earlier) Tags: Coronavirus Politics UK news Science Infectious diseases NHS G7 Boris Johnson Health Medical research Source Type: news