Ferguson grim predictions of 500,000 deaths in the UK convinced government to implement first lockdown
Now, he says he is optimistic there will soon be a slowdown in infection rates - and perhaps even a decline
Like many scientists, Ferguson believes herd immunity against Covid-19 should be gained through vaccines
But due to the UK now being one of the worst-hit countries in the world in terms of number of cases, as well as now having three vaccines approved for use, herd immunity is edging closer, the professor believes
Saturday saw a further 59,937 cases reported, taking the UK s total number of cases reported to over 3 million
Hordes of visitors were spotted having a stroll on Tynemouth Longsands beach in North Tyneside today
Car parks in the area were packed as families descended on the coastal beauty spot for a Sunday walk
And in London masses of people were seen taking to Hampstead high street and queuing at food stalls
It comes as Covid hospital deaths hit 563 - the highest Sunday toll in eight months
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Baker announces coronavirus pool testing to be made available to all Massachusetts public schools
By James Vaznis Globe Staff,Updated January 8, 2021, 1:13 p.m.
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Governor Charlie Baker unveiled plans Friday to begin wide-scale testing on students and educators in public schools across Massachusetts to detect the coronavirus, a move the governor hopes will entice more districts to reopen classrooms.
The testing program, which will kick off in about a month, will be voluntary and available to any district operating classrooms so they can routinely test students and staff. The program will be free for the first six weeks, and students and staff can decline to participate.