Coronavirus vaccine not reaching care homes with 12,000 being 'failed' by the Government

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New York has reported its first confirmed case of the U.K. coronavirus variant in a man who has no recent travel history.  New York Gov.

EastEnders viewers were left feeling emotional after tuning in to Monday night's episode as the soap made a very obvious nod to coronavirus. Following the news that the nation is going back into an official lockdown, the latest offering of the BBC soap was more than apt.

lockdown on England and shut schools to most students to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed by surging coronavirus infections. In a televised address to the nation on Monday night, the Prime Minister told the nation to stay indoors other than for limited exceptions, with measures expected to last until mid-February.

England has been placed into its third national lockdown, with school closures and strict restrictions on daily life.

People who are clinically vulnerable and who were previously told to shield should stay at home and only leave for medical appointments and exercise, the Prime Minister has said.

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has announced another national lockdown as the new coronavirus variant spreads rapidly across the country.In a televised address on Monday (January 4), the Prime Minister said the new strain - which is 50 to 70 per cent more transmissible - was spreading in a "frustrating and alarming" manner."As I speak to you tonight, our hospitals are under more pressure from Covid than at any time since the start of the pandemic," he said.Mr Johnson went on to announce that the government is again instructing people to stay at home and must only leave for limited reasons.He did suggest that England could "steadily" move out of lockdown from mid-February.Urging cautious optimism he said: "If our understanding of the

direct to your inboxEngland will enter into a new national lockdown following an announcement from Boris Johnson.It means that people are not allowed to leave their homes unless they are going on essential journeys or have a permissible reason.But, the rules have not changed much for people who are shielding - those deemed clinically extremely vulnerable.Similar to Tier 4, under the latest guidance people who are particularly vulnerable to the risks of coronavirus are being advised to stay at home at all times.That means not going to work, unless it is possible to work from home, and avoiding shops and supermarkets.In his announcement the Prime Minister said: “If you are clinically extremely vulnerable, we are advising you to begin

direct to your inboxA third national lockdown has been ordered in England.Boris Johnson announced the new measures in a televised address on Monday (January 4).People are once again being asked to stay at home, non-essential businesses will be forced to close and schools will move to remote learning - except for vulnerable and key worker children.The Prime Minister said the new variant of coronavirus - which is 50pc to 70pc more transmissible - was spreading in a "frustrating and alarming" manner.He also said hospitals are under more pressure from Covid than at any time since the start of the pandemic.The rules implemented are similar to those introduced last March - however support and childcare bubbles, which were introduced later on, can

direct to your inboxAn estimated 80 homes were evacuated following a bomb scare in Denton tonight.The emergency services were called to St Anne's Road in Denton shortly before 4.45pm following reports a 'pipe bomb' had been left in a ruckscack.Pictures from the scene showed a police cordon had been set up and residents reported the army bomb disposal squad was also at the scene.However, the 'device' uncovered was found not to be dangerous and a controlled explosion was not required.One resident, who declined to be named, said: "There are police and fire engines on site.

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has announced strict new coronavirus measures – plunging the country into an immediate national lockdown.People in England will now only be allowed to leave the house for one of five reasons:Non-essential retailers will be shut in the whole of England, together with gyms, hairdressers, sports facilities, pubs and restaurants.All primary and secondary schools will close from Tuesday, Jan 5 until at least mid-February and GCSE and A-level exams face cancellation for a second year.The third national lockdown - the strictest since last spring - begins immediately.Here's our guide to which shops are open now.All non-essential retail must close.

Kate Ferdinand has revealed she's completely exhausted after welcoming her son Cree with husband Rio in late 2020.The 29 year old took to her Instagram stories to update her 1.4million followers on how she's coping being a new mum after giving birth on 18 December last year. Making it clear just how little sleep she's gotten over the past few weeks, she wrote over a plain grey background: "i feel like i'm already tired tomorrow".

The coronavirus vaccines will be rolled out to all of those in England in the top four priority groups by the middle of February, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged.

Weddings will only be allowed in "exceptional circumstances" as England is plunged into a third national lockdown to curtail the spread of Covid-19.

All gyms are set to close under a new national lockdown in England - with exercise only allowed once a day.

Kristen Stewart walks side by side with girlfriend Dylan Meyer as they pick up some coffee to go from a local shop in Los Angeles on Monday (January 4).

Sharon Osboure returned to The Talk for the first time following her diagnosis and hospitalization for coronavirus, and detailed her terrifying experience with the deadly disease. During Monday's show, the host said "I'm feeling really fine now, expect that I'm still really tired.

Boris Johnson faced growing pressure to put England into a national lockdown as the new variant of coronavirus spreads. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said national restrictions should be brought in “within the next 24 hours” because the virus is “clearly out of control”.

The New York nurse who became the first in the U.S. to receive a dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine last month received her second shot on Monday, becoming one of the first in the country to be fully inoculated.

The saying "love knows no bounds" proved true for one South Carolina couple after a 43-year-old man who contracted the coronavirus and was subsequently hospitalized for two months said his wife’s voice helped him through a coma.  In July, Don Gillmer tested positive for COVID-19.