THE NEU has said that by potentially re-opening schools in March the Government fails completely to recognise the role schools have played in community transmission . Earlier this week, Boris Johnson confirmed that the original road map out of lockdown would not be possible and has said that schools will not be able to open until at least March 8. On Wednesday, Boris Johnson told the Commons: “If we achieve our target of vaccinating everyone in the four most vulnerable groups with their first dose by February 15, and every passing day sees more progress towards that goal, then those groups (will) have developed immunity from the virus about three-weeks later, that is by March 8.
FIVE Welsh Ambulance Service workers have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List, it was announced this evening. Paramedics Nich Woolf and Sharon Thorpe have been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM), while Area Manager Chris Powell has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Meanwhile, Director of Operations Lee Brooks and Ambulance Operations Manager Clare Langshaw have both been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM). Chief Executive Jason Killens said: “We’re beyond thrilled that five colleagues have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List, which is testament not just to their contribution through the Covid-19 pandemic but to their broader commitment to the NHS over many years.