Katherine Hignett, Contributor

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Covid-19 Vaccines: Deportation Fears May Be Limiting Uptake Among Undocumented Migrants In The U.K.

British lawmakers warn not enough is being done to allay fears amongst the country’s 1.2 million undocumented migrants.

Covid-19 Vaccines: The U.K.’s High Vaccination Figures Are Hiding Massive Inequalities

The U.K. has arguably had one of the most successful vaccine roll-outs in the world so far. But it’s missing huge numbers of black and minority ethnic patients.

Covid-19 Plastic Waste: U.K. Hospitals Are Recycling Disposable PPE

The Covid-19 pandemic has created a mountain of plastic waste, as healthcare workers don new personal protective equipment every day in the fight against the disease.

Emergency Covid-19 Hospitals ‘Readied’ For Use As U.K. Patient Numbers Rise

London health officials have been asked to “ready” the city’s Covid-19 field hospital for patients as U. K. case numbers continue to rise.

AstraZeneca-Oxford Vaccine: What’s Behind The Efficacy Results?

The Astrazeneca/Oxford vaccine is cheaper and easier to distribute than the Pfizer/BioNTech alternative. But what’s behind its efficacy results?

Covid-19 Hospital Numbers Pass First Wave Peak In England As Country Sees Highest Ever Cases

The number of Covid-19 patients in English hospitals has passed that of the first wave peak, as the U.K. records its highest ever new case total.

Extend Brexit Transition, Hospital Bosses Beg Boris Johnson As Covid-19 Cases Mount In The U.K.

Hospital bosses have asked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend the Brexit transition period to protect patient safety.

New Coronavirus Strain: Will Vaccines Still Work On Variant Found In The U.K.?

A new coronavirus variant has been found in the UK. Will the three main vaccines be able to beat it?