Indian variant: Live updates as Boris Johnson announces second doses of vaccines to be accelerated
The Prime Minister is holding a Covid-19 press conference from Downing Street to update the nation after four UK deaths linked to the new variant
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a Covid-19 press conference after it was announced four people have died in the UK with the Indian variant of Covid-19.
According to data published by Public Health England (PHE) the four deaths, which are the first known deaths in the UK from the variant, took place between May, 5 and May, 12.
Amanda Healy, Director of Public Health for County Durham PEOPLE are being urged to enjoy the further easing of lockdown restrictions responsibly amid concerns over rising rates of the ‘Indian’ coronavirus variant around the country. Covid rates in the region remain low but with more freedoms allowed on Monday a common sense approach is advised to help people keep safe. Whether it is travelling on public transport, planning a day-out or enjoying hospitality, Beat Covid NE is sharing the latest advice to ensure the North-East stays open as the region eases out of lockdown. Amanda Healy, chairwoman of the Association of Directors of Public Health North East and director of public health for County Durham, said: “Covid rates in the North-East are slowing compared with the winter months, which gives us all cause for hope.
Barnard Castle town centre during a national lockdown Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT THE County Durham towns which have seen the fewest number of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began have been revealed. A total of eleven towns and villages across the county have each seen fewer than 400 infections over the entire pandemic - the past twelve months. Northern Echo analysis of Public Health England data has found that almost each of the eleven areas had seen the equivalent of just one confirmed case per day. Most recent figures, published on Thursday, shows the picture in every single neighbourhood between April 2020 and April 2021.
Covid-19 lateral flow testing sites open across County Durham RESIDENTS will be able to check if they have coronavirus without showing any symptoms as lateral flow test centres open across County Durham. Durham County Council has launched its Lateral Flow Device (LFD) Community Testing programme, where regular rapid Covid-19 tests are now available for people without symptoms of coronavirus. Residents who wish to take part in regular testing can book a slot at one of 14 new LFD sites across the county listed below. Walk-in slots are also available. Home testing kits can also be ordered for residents who would prefer to take a test from home. These can be delivered to home or collected from the nearest Community Collect site.
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