Wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets in England is to become mandatory from 24 July. Those who fail to comply with the new rules will face a fine of up to £100, the government is to announce. The move will bring England into line with Scotland and other major European nations like Spain,… Read More: Coronavirus: Face coverings in England’s shops to be compulsory from… »
Coronavirus patients in hospital in England are dying at a slower rate now than they were at the peak of the epidemic, analysis suggests. University of Oxford researchers found the proportion of coronavirus patients dying each day in England fell from 6% to 1.5% between April and June. Improvements in treatments, changes in the patient… Read More: Coronavirus death rate falling in hospitals »
A study of European children with Covid-19 suggests deaths are extremely rare. Only four of 582 children died, two of whom had underlying health conditions. Symptoms were generally mild and some who tested positive had no symptoms at all, but about one in 10 children needed intensive care. Doctors say the study is “reassuring”, but… Read More: Coronavirus: Most children ‘experience only mild disease’ »
The UK’s coronavirus alert level has been downgraded from four to three, its chief medical officers have said. Under level three, the virus is considered to be “in general circulation” and there could be a “gradual relaxation of restrictions”. Previously transmission was considered to be “high or rising exponentially”. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the… Read More: Coronavirus: UK’s Covid-19 alert level reduced from four to three »