Tag: United Kingdom

UK reports highest number of new COVID cases since April 1

FILE PHOTO: Nurses react as they treat a COVID-19 patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at Milton Keynes University Hospital, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Milton Keynes, Britain, January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported the highest number of new COVID cases since April 1 on Monday, with

COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies Suggested for Patients on Antirheumatic Immunosuppressive Therapy

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – UK experts propose evidence-based management strategies for rheumatology patients on immunosuppressive therapy, including delaying/postponing rituximab, as appropriate. “The aim of this viewpoint article is to outline the existing data on the effect of antirheumatic therapy on vaccine responses in patients with inflammatory arthritis, and to formulate a possible pragmatic strategy

UK's daily COVID-19 death toll falls to 17, a six-month low

FILE PHOTO: Medical workers move a patient between ambulances outside of the Royal London Hospital amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, London, Britain, January 27, 2021. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) -The United Kingdom’s daily death toll from COVID-19 fell to 17 on Monday, the lowest figure in about six months, official data showed.

UK finds missing case of Brazil variant, says no sign it has spread

FILE PHOTO: A person works at a minibus that was converted into a COVID-19 mobile test centre for people who can’t get to regular test centres, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Walsall, Britain, February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Carl RecineLONDON (Reuters) – English health authorities have tracked down a previously-unidentified person who tested

Holloway keen to push his limits after record-breaking run

(Reuters) – American Grant Holloway said he was not surprised by his blistering pace on the World Indoor Tour circuit this year as he eclipsed the long-standing world indoor 60m hurdles record in Madrid.Slideshow ( 2 images )Holloway, the outdoor 110m hurdles world champion, won his 10th race of the year on Wednesday as he

Study challenges health benefits of moderate drinking

It might just be enough to kill your buzz: A new study challenges the idea that a drink or two a day could actually be good for you. In a study conducted in China, the researchers found that moderate drinking slightly raised the risk of stroke and high blood pressure. They weren’t able to figure

Passengers, crew on Virgin flight quarantined in UK

Virgin Atlantic says all passengers and crew on a charter flight from Barbados to London have been put into quarantine because of widespread illness on board. The airline said the passengers and crew were taken to a reception center near London Gatwick Airport for medical assessment after the plane landed Wednesday morning. It said “a