World Jan 04 England to start new virus lockdown until mid-February British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new version of the coronavirus.
World Jan 04 UK first in world to start using Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine ramps up a nationwide inoculation program, as rising infection rates are putting an unprecedented strain on British hospitals.
Health Dec 30 U.K. approves use of 'vaccine for the world' Britain has authorized an easy-to-handle coronavirus vaccine and decided to stretch out the time between doses to allow more people to get some level of protection faster as infections surge.
Health Dec 08 United Kingdom gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses A retired British shop clerk received the first shot in the country's COVID-19 vaccination program Tuesday, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.
Health Dec 07 U.K. readies its first shots in war on COVID-19 The 800,000 doses will first go to people over 80 who are either hospitalized or already have outpatient appointments scheduled, along with nursing home workers.
Health Dec 04 U.K. defends vaccine decision amid criticism it moved too fast U.K. regulators went on the offensive Friday to beat back criticism that they rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying they rigorously analyzed data on safety and effectiveness in the shortest time possible without compromising the thoroughness of their…
Health Nov 25 Hopeful about COVID vaccine, Britain begins plan for how to distribute millions of doses With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress cautiously — optimistic that life may start returning to normal by early April.
Health Nov 23 Trial for 3rd major COVID-19 vaccine suggests it could be up to 90 percent effective Unlike the others, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doesn’t have to be stored at freezer temperatures, making it potentially easier to distribute, especially in developing countries.
World Nov 21 UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit The stopgap agreement allows trade between the two countries to continue under the same terms as Canada's existing treaty with the EU while negotiators begin work on a new bilateral deal between the U.K. and Canada, Prime Minister Boris Johnson…
World Nov 03 UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks The threat level of severe means is considered highly likely.