Kit Yates, a mathematical biologist at the University of Bath, slammed the Government for causing confusion and panic about the variant. He tweeted: 'I really dislike the way the news about the increased lethality of B1.1.7 was leaked out and then discussed in a press briefing. Where is the data? We want to be able to scrutinise it and to understand the detail, not just the summary.' … [Read more...] about Britain’s coronavirus cases fall again amid ‘scaremongering’ row: Scientists play down more deadly variant claim and admit it’s ‘not a game changer’ as new infections drop by 18% in a week to 33,552 and deaths rise by 4% to 1,348
National rowing championship
UK Covid deaths rise by another 1,348 as fatalities top 1,000 for fifth day in a row and 33,552 new cases reported
The coronavirus vaccine rollout hit a new daily record with 1.2 million jabs doled out in the last three days, NHS figures show Senior doctors called on the government to halve the gap between doses of the Pfizer jab to six weeks Scientists today said it is not "clear" if the mutant Covid strain is 30-90 per cent more deadly after a warning from Boris Johnson last night Covid hotspots appear to be more in northern areas now, according to PHE data Meanwhile, deaths in English hospitals increased by 710, bringing the total to 65,814. … [Read more...] about UK Covid deaths rise by another 1,348 as fatalities top 1,000 for fifth day in a row and 33,552 new cases reported
Amir Sayed steals the show, wins four races
Even as Amir was enjoying his moment, Ashwin was busy beating the best in his class. He finished second and first in two races, while his teammate A. Sandeep Kumar completed a fine double and positioned himself well for the final day challenge. … [Read more...] about Amir Sayed steals the show, wins four races
Railways women on a roll
At the Calicut Trade Centre on Fridy night, it was a commanding performance by the Railway women, for whom Nirmal Tanwar was once again the main impact player. She came up with her precise smashes with regularity; Andhra had no answer to her considerable skills. … [Read more...] about Railways women on a roll
Sandeep prevails in 74kg
Talking pointBut it was his quarterfinal bout against former Asian champion Amit Dhankhar that became the talking point of the day. Leading 3-1 before surrendering a point for passivity, Narsingh was stunned by a last-second turn by Dhankar in the face-off between two men on the comeback trail. … [Read more...] about Sandeep prevails in 74kg
