There’s a lot of confusion about the Covid vaccine and whether it’s safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their babies. Mums-to-be have written to me, asking why they were not given it from the start of the rollout if it is OK. Medical trainees Helen Hare and Kate Womersley put together a convincing theory… Read More »
Uttar Pradesh, which is also reporting a high caseload, has adopted a more conservative approach, with its high court on Monday ordering a lockdown in five badly affected districts. However, it was put on hold after the government appealed against the decision in Supreme Court. BBC News – Health
[unable to retrieve full-text content]The UK is still in a “vulnerable situation”, one of the country’s vaccine advisers says. BBC News – Health
The government’s roadmap out of lockdown is going to plan, and the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines are proving a success, but that doesn’t meant we are out of the woods yet. Around one in three people who have Covid-19 have no symptoms and could be spreading it without knowing, so it is still vital… Read More »
President Joe Biden puts his hand on a man’s shoulder during a visit to a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination site at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., April 6, 2021. Kevin Lemarque | Reuters The Biden administration is preparing for the potential need for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, though nothing is certain, a top… Read More »