NEW: There will be no further Covid restrictions before New Year in England, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.
Health Secretary says people should "remain cautious" and celebrate NYE outside if possible.
Javid adds: “When we get into the new year, of course we will see then whether we do need to take any further measures, but nothing more until then at least.”
Javid adds: “When we get into the new year, of course we will see then whether we do need to take any further measures, but nothing more until then at least.”
Only partial data published for Christmas period in England but case numbers still high - 113,628 on Dec 25. Record highs in Scotland.
And first NHS data released since Christmas shows Covid patients in London hospitals have surged by 62% in a week.
And first NHS data released since Christmas shows Covid patients in London hospitals have surged by 62% in a week.
Number of people in hospital with Covid at highest level since March. But at 8,474 still substantially lower than 34,336 second wave peak in January. Obviously staff shortages a major concern, but what a difference the vaccine makes.
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