These are the stories of the British coronavirus that you need to know today.
Blockade turmoil
The latest local blockades from tonight are northeastern England, which covers Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland.
The Ministry of Health said last week that the incidence exceeded 100 per 100,000 in 6 of the 7 regions.
In most cases, mixing between households is limited.
Critics said different restrictions in different areas are causing confusion.
Boris Johnson had to do Take me to Twitter soon To correct the answer given to reporters about the northeastern blockade, “Sorry, I made a mistake today. In the northeastern part, new rules allow different households in indoor social gatherings such as pubs, restaurants and homes. You will not be able to meet people in the world .. You should also avoid interacting with other households outside. “
If conservative rebels give way, future government powers for emergency restrictions could be placed under parliamentary oversight. Current power is scheduled to be updated this week and passed when the Commons were not sitting.
Northern Ireland has announced the introduction of a 11 pm closure for the hospitality industry. This is an hour behind the rest of the UK.
Ochilimab COVID-19 study
The first UK patient received the drug Ochilimab for severe COVID-19-related lung disease at the Royal Hospital of Manchester as part of a clinical trial.
of OSCAR The study (Ochilimab in severe COVID-19-related disease) is funded by GSK and is considering the use of drugs developed for treatment. Rheumatoid arthritis..
Dr. Andy Martin, Manchester’s research leader, said in a statement: “Patients eligible to participate in this study are those who have experienced very severe lung damage due to COVID-19 infection and are on oxygen or ventilator support.
“We are doing this study to see if ochilimab may mitigate the effects of the coronavirus on the lungs and reduce the effects of the virus on the immune system.”
“The main endpoint of this study is that participants survive after 28 days and are free of lung failure, so this study could potentially save lives,” said Dr. Tim Felton of Wizenshaw Hospital. There is. “
NHS “reimagination”
The UK NHS has already been modified by COVID-19 “in a previously unimaginable way,” according to COVID-19 reports. NHS Confederation.
More realistic demands on what we can offer, and the need for more funding, are based on findings from 250 NHS leaders.
Dr. Chaand Nagpaul, Chairman of the BMA Council, commented: “As this report correctly emphasizes, we need to identify ambitious behavior beyond promise and appropriate resources and investments. Doctors have repeatedly been concerned about the NHS’s capabilities in recent months. Warning. A recent study addressed the backlog and revealed their fears at the second peak. Therefore, the NHS has been stable for difficult months and years ahead, COVID. And it is important to have the ability to deal with patients with non-COVID.
The BMA also calls for clarification on how the government calculated the PPE supply required for the second wave.
Blockade of students
of Independent SAGE An informal group of experts is asking college students trapped in areas such as Manchester and Glasgow to have the right to return home, refund accommodation fees, and offer online lectures.
Due to the “rapidly deteriorating situation” of dormitories across the UK, action is needed. Independence report.
official Sage Minutes from September 3rd Warning: “Significant associated risks [further education] It has the potential to facilitate broader communication between the home and work environment by providing better connectivity within the community. “
The anger that many students expressed in the news reports was also predicted. “There are disagreements, mistakes and breaches. It is important to prevent anger, conflict and stigma. Students and staff need to consider encouragement when it comes to involvement, explanation, breach and enforcement.”
Today, Secretary of Education Gavin Williamson of Commons said British students could go home on Christmas if they wanted, but might have to self-isolate at the end of the semester.
Are you a British medical student currently blocked? Share your experience in the comments section of this article.
Dead (number)
Every day today Reported UK COVID-19 cases It reached the highest ever recorded 7143.
UK Daily Cases by Date Reported Source: DHSC
71 people have died, 2049 COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized, and 297 ventilator beds are in use.
latest National Bureau of Statistics Data show that weekly deaths by September 18 were 2.8% above the five-year average, but lower than the previous week.
COVID-19 on the death certificate accounts for 1.5% of all deaths in England and Wales.
The death toll at home was about one-third higher than the five-year average.
Professor Carol Sikola Comments on cancer issues For Medscape UK Tweet: “There are several reasons, but at least it needs to be seriously considered in a broader discussion.
“Government statistics show that many people do not seek medical assistance. This is one of the consequences.”
However, Professor Sir David Spiegelharder, chair of the Winton Risk and Evidence Communication Center at the University of Cambridge, commented through the Science Media Center: “This may be a positive development overall, as most people prefer to die at home rather than in the hospital. – It depends on the care and support the family receives. 700 in England and Wales. Only eight of the additional home deaths had a COVID on the death certificate. “
According to the report, the number of deaths from COVID-19 worldwide has exceeded 1 million. Johns Hopkins University In the United States.
The United Kingdom is currently ranked 14th in the world for confirmed cases and 5th for deaths after the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico.
Children “44% less likely to get infected than adults”
A UCL-led study found that children were 44% less likely to be infected with COVID-19 than adults.
The previous preprint meta-analysis for May has been updated JAMA Pediatrics.
The lead author, Professor Russell Weiner, said in a news release: “Our findings suggest that children under the age of 12-14 are significantly less likely to be infected with COVID-19 by others who are infected.
“The data for teens are not very clear, so we should assume that they are as sensitive as adults. Sensitivity is an important part of the infection chain, and our findings show that children are infected with the virus. We support the view that it is likely to play a smaller role in the infection of the virus. There remains considerable uncertainty, but pandemics are skyrocketing. “
However, this study does not shed light on the level of infectivity that can infect children after they have been infected.
Dementia care “anger”
Alzheimer’s Association Publish the report It emphasizes the extra burden faced by caregivers of people with dementia under the blockade.
We surveyed nearly 1000 caregivers and found that:
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95% said extra care time had a negative impact on their physical or mental health
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69% were always tired
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64% felt uneasy
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49% felt depressed
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50% had sleep disorders
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14% didn’t have time to see the GP on health issues
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13% were compassionate and injured
Kate Lee, Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, commented: “It’s so angry that local family and friends are left to protect themselves because people who love dementia are declining in front of them. Take good care of their loved ones. probability”
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