Hugh Pennington: Last News

A Covid-19 vaccine developed in Scotland but abandoned by Boris Johnson could beat Omicron.

virus expert. Hugh Pennington, emeritus professor of bacteriology at Aberdeen University, said Holyrood leaders repeated the same devastating errors as Westminster.

Covid-19 hotspots.A Sunday Mail probe visited licensed premises to establish if venues were observing guidance to help lower infection rates.Later this week, workers will be legally required to take punters’ details after concerns were raised some businesses were ignoring government advice.Our investigation – carried out before and after the First Minister’s announcement – showed how pubs were failing in their responsibilities.Scotland’s largest pub chain, JD Wetherspoon, asked for details in just two out of the seven branches we visited.A leading virologist described our findings as “inexcusable.” Professor Hugh Pennington, emeritus professor of bacteriology at Aberdeen University, said: “We’re learning more about coronavirus every day.

Covid-19 cases must "substantially" reduce before Scotland can consider a return to normality, according to a disease expert.

Coronavirus could be eradicated from the UK by Christmas, says one of the country's top microbiologists.

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield spoke to two professors on Wednesday about the future of coronavirus and how we should deal with it.

One of the UK's top virus experts has dismissed the chances of a second coronavirus wave – and slammed the government for putting Britain into lockdown.