- The United Kingdom has registered 157 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 142,835.
- There were also 38,351 additional coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 9,524,971.
- 630 soldiers have been deployed thus far.
- The army was not immediately available for comment.
The UK has recorded 157 deaths in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total since the beginning of the pandemic to 142,835. Germany is preparing to bring in the army to assist overrun healthcare services, according to reports of The Guardian.
UK death toll
The United Kingdom has registered 157 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 142,835.
There were also 38,351 additional coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 9,524,971.
In an effort to keep the NHS from getting overburdened this winter, the UK government is allowing people to get their Covid booster shot after five months, a month earlier than under existing policy.
The big shift to the vaccine programme might see officials disregard the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization’s recommendation that people wait six months after their second shot before getting a top-up to get the best protection.
It’s unclear whether the regulation would be implemented simply in England or throughout the United Kingdom.
It means that millions of Britons will be able to have their booster sooner than anticipated, reducing the risk of hospitals being unable to manage with large numbers of patients becoming seriously unwell with Covid over the winter months, when the NHS is always under strain.
Germany mobilises soldiers
According to reports, Germany is ready to deploy the army to help with overburdened healthcare systems.
According to Der Spiegel, 12,000 soldiers will be mobilised by Christmas. Providing booster immunizations and diagnostics in care homes and hospitals will be one of their missions.
According to the newspaper, 630 soldiers have been deployed thus far. According to Reuters, the army was not immediately available for comment.
Did you subscribe to our newsletter?
It’s free! Click here to subscribe!
Source: The Guardian
