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You may have recently heard or read about a new variant that was first identified in India emerging in the UK, including in London – so what is it and why are we hearing more about it? ⬇️ #Covid19
The variant, technically known as B.1.617 or VUI-21Apr-01, was first reported in the Maharashtra region of India in early March and cases have since been found in the UK, including in London. Latest numbers are published here 👇
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It has been designated a Variant Under Investigation (VUI) by PHE. This is less serious than Variants of Concern (VOCs), such as our dominant UK variant first found in Kent or the variant first found in South Africa, but we still want to track it closely.
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Every day at home is helping to stop the spread of #COVID19 in the capital.
We've come a long way in London over the past few months and that is down to all of us making sacrifices. However, we know how quickly cases can rise so let's keep going!
Every day at home is helping to stop the spread of #COVID19 in the capital.
We've come a long way in London over the past few months and that is down to all of us making sacrifices. However, we know how quickly cases can rise so let's keep going!
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It's still vital that everyone remains at home while the national lockdown continues.
Doing this will allow us to be in the best possible place when further restrictions lift on 29 March and when decisions are made about step 2 of the roadmap.
#KeepLondonSafe
It's still vital that everyone remains at home while the national lockdown continues.
Doing this will allow us to be in the best possible place when further restrictions lift on 29 March and when decisions are made about step 2 of the roadmap.
#KeepLondonSafe
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Latest @ONS data shows the proportion of working adults leaving home for work in the last 7 days increased by 5% to 53% this week.
Latest @ONS data shows the proportion of working adults leaving home for work in the last 7 days increased by 5% to 53% this week.
Today, my team at @PHE_London shared an analysis showing that health inequalities have persisted from wave 1 to wave 2 of London’s #COVID19 pandemic.
Here’s a thread on what we found, what we're doing about it, and what you can do to help too.
Read more: publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2021/02/03/tac…
Here’s a thread on what we found, what we're doing about it, and what you can do to help too.
Read more: publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2021/02/03/tac…
1/10 Sadly, ethnicity continues to be a major factor in the health outcomes of Londoners in the 2nd wave. Asian communities have experienced the highest case rates and deaths to date, followed by Black communities.
2/10This is different to the 1st wave, when Black Londoners experienced the highest case rates and deaths, followed by Asian Londoners. That said, in either wave, both groups continued to have higher case and deaths rates than their White counterparts.
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Declaring a major incident is not a decision that is taken lightly. After discussions with @MayorofLondon, @NHSEnglandLDN and other partners across the city, it was agreed this step was needed, reflecting the seriousness of our current situation. #LondonMajorIncident #COVID19
Declaring a major incident is not a decision that is taken lightly. After discussions with @MayorofLondon, @NHSEnglandLDN and other partners across the city, it was agreed this step was needed, reflecting the seriousness of our current situation. #LondonMajorIncident #COVID19
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#London is at a critical point of this pandemic, with some of our boroughs showing the highest figures in the country, and over half of them with rates exceeding 1000/100,000. We’re currently seeing around 800 people a day admitted to hospital as infections continue to rise.
#London is at a critical point of this pandemic, with some of our boroughs showing the highest figures in the country, and over half of them with rates exceeding 1000/100,000. We’re currently seeing around 800 people a day admitted to hospital as infections continue to rise.
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We unfortunately expect these admissions to increase over the next two weeks. Not only is this putting extraordinary pressure on @NHSEnglandLDN, it’s impacting @Ldn_Ambulance who need more staff to drive the ambulances required...
We unfortunately expect these admissions to increase over the next two weeks. Not only is this putting extraordinary pressure on @NHSEnglandLDN, it’s impacting @Ldn_Ambulance who need more staff to drive the ambulances required...
London is in a delicate situation and if we want to avoid Tier 3 restrictions it is vital we all keep the risk of transmission down by strictly following the rules this weekend #KeepLondonSafe #COVID19
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Levels of #COVID19 remain high across London, even in boroughs that have shown recent declines. We must all keep in mind that the virus is still present.
Whether you are shopping, eating out or meeting friends outdoors this weekend, it is so important to remain vigilant and stick to the Tier 2 rules below
1/9 Today, London enters #Tier2. Here’s a thread on why we’re in Tier 2 and what Londoners need to do to navigate through the festive period and New Year carefully and safely, to protect the NHS, minimise harm and prevent deaths.
#COVID19ExplainedLDN
#COVID19ExplainedLDN
2/9 Infections across London are still too high. Our 7 day rate stands at 153.9 per 100,000 and sadly, a further 35 Londoners lost their lives to COVID-19 yesterday.
It’s vital that we all do what we can to bring these numbers down.
Data here➡️ coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/cases?…
It’s vital that we all do what we can to bring these numbers down.
Data here➡️ coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/cases?…
3/9 Despite variation in the data across our city #COVID19 does not respect borough boundaries. Entering #Tier2 together gives London the best chance of life returning to normal more quickly.
So our ask is that Londoners pull together & follow the restrictions to #KeepLondonSafe
So our ask is that Londoners pull together & follow the restrictions to #KeepLondonSafe
