And this is a recipe for … things not going well in the next few months. Despite an early summer surge in COVID infections, the government on July 19 removed most remaining restrictions on social and business interactions. But after a drop in confirmed new infections following July 19, cases have plateaued at an average of around 25, a day, more than 10 times higher than in early May.
On Thursday, the U. The seven-day average for coronavirus -related hospital admissions is about eight times higher than in May and deaths are 15 times higher. All of the figures remain well below their winter peaks, when more than 60, people a day were testing positive for the disease. Professor Julian Tang, an expert in respiratory diseases at the University of Leicester, is concerned infection levels in the community may actually be higher than the figures suggest.
The government is now considering offering booster shots to the most vulnerable groups beginning in early September. Updated guidance is urging secondary school pupils in Wales to wear face masks in classrooms , with the Welsh government saying changes "should come into effect in all settings as soon as possible". The move goes further than advice given in England to wear face masks in communal areas.
Secondary pupils are already advised to wear masks indoors in Scotland and Northern Ireland. With restaurants and bars preparing for their main money-making period of the year, the hospitality trade is concerned fears over the spread of the Omicron variant will hit business. As we discover, some businesses are already reporting cancellations. Shopkeepers in England worry the new mask rules could have a serious impact on business , at a time when violence and verbal abuse against staff is at an all-time high.
The deadline for using them was pushed back to 14 December, with organisers saying the scheme had given much-needed stimulus to the retail and hospitality sectors.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Robin Swann says a series of vaccination hubs will open this week to help meet demand for booster jabs. Get a longer daily news briefing from the BBC in your inbox, each weekday morning, by signing up here. Here's how you can stop your glasses steaming up when you're wearing a mask.
You can find more information, advice and guides on our coronavirus page. To have a long and fulfilling life, White said it's imperative to keep busy, exercise your mind, stay positive, and avoid complaining. Back in October, fans shared ideas on how to keep Betty safe following a scare at the start of the pandemic where she began trending on Twitter. They tweeted: "Betty White is 99 years old and 3 months away from ; please provide her with national security protection and wrap her safely in bubble wrap; we love her.
Happy Almost Birthday Queen! Another called Betty "our national treasure" while one person said she must be "protected at all costs.
In many ways, Betty White revolutionized the film industry as one of the first women to become prominent in front of and behind the camera. As her show gained in popularity, White hired Arthur Duncan as a dancer on her show.
Duncan, who is black, was on the show when it went national and southern states started complaining about his inclusion in the show.
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