Students back on UK campuses amid explosive growth of Indian covid variant
University students began returning to campus on May 17, during the Johnson government’s reopening the economy while removing restrictions on the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The first reopening of campuses last September led to the massive spread of Covid-19, forcing thousands of students to self-isolate after travelling away from friends and family. The government is repeating the same reckless policy, recommending that all students be “eligible to return to in-person teaching and learning.”
A sign reading COVID ROOMS at the Courtrooms halls of residence at Bristol university last term (credit: WSWS)
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The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe is to become a large vaccination centre from Monday (March 15).
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The facility is being managed by Safecare Network and will eventually see a team of vaccinators administer up to 1,000 jabs a day, as North Lincolnshire bolsters its fight against the pandemic.
The vaccination, which is free, will be offered to those who live within a 45-minute drive of The Baths Hall, so people from Gainsborough and surrounding areas will be book appointments, and will be in the priority order as identified by the Joint Committee for Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI).
Dr Satpal Shekhawat, medical director at NHS North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “This is brilliant news for North Lincolnshire, and comes following weeks of hard work, planning and strong partnership working with colleagues from across the area.
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