When does self-isolation end and what are the new rules? Big change in Covid measures coming this month

When does self-isolation end and what are the new rules? Big change in Covid measures coming this month

England is set to see the biggest easing in measures since the start of the pandemic, with Boris Johnson eager to progress his ‘living with Covid’ plan. All remaining restrictions in England are set to be scrapped according to the Prime Minister. On bringing forward his plans by a month, the Prime Minister said it … Read more

When is self-isolation ending? PM Johnson to scrap Covid restrictions a month ahead of schedule

When is self-isolation ending? PM Johnson to scrap Covid restrictions a month ahead of schedule

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all remaining Covid restrictions in England – including self-isolation – are set to be scrapped. Speaking to the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions earlier today (February 9th), the Prime Minister said that “encouraging current trends in the data” should allow the government to remove remaining Covid … Read more

Australia to open borders to vaccinated travelers this month

Australia to open borders to vaccinated travelers this month

SYDNEY — Australia said on Monday it will reopen its borders to vaccinated travelers this month, ending two years of misery for the tourism sector, reviving migration and injecting billions of dollars into one of the world’s biggest economies. The move effectively calls time on the border closure component of Australia’s response to the Covid-19 … Read more

PIP scrapped for 300,000 people in parts of UK as major changes start next month

PIP scrapped for 300,000 people in parts of UK as major changes start next month

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is being scrapped in parts of the UK with 300,000 people to be moved on to a brand new benefit instead. The massive change sees Adult Disability Payment start to be rolled out in Scotland from next month. Over 300,000 people in Scotland on Personal Independence Payment and approximately 40,000 people … Read more

Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 could be ready next month

Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 could be ready next month

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could be available for children under 5 as soon as the end of next month, according to reports. An emergency use authorization request is expected to be made to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to The Associated Press. … Read more