Joe Pajak (Dr)Oct 20, 2023
The #SARSCoV2 virus continue to infect those unfortunate enough to come into contact with it, and many are potentially being 'disabled' by the impact of the virus.
#CovidContinues, #CovidIsAirborne, #CovidIsNotOver, and effective #ventilation in crowded, indoor spaces, is vital.
Dr Joe PajakOct 20, 2023
The #SARSCoV2 virus continue to infect those unfortunate enough to come into contact with it, and many are potentially being 'disabled' by the impact of the virus.
#CovidContinues, #CovidIsAirborne, #CovidIsNotOver, and effective #ventilation in crowded, indoor spaces, is vital.
Joe Pajak (Dr)Oct 16, 2023
✍️Poignant article on 'the government masking', by @GeorgeMonbiot @guardian:
🎯Hits the mark, bullseye! Describing how the government's attitude, and approach, are 'shutting down the lives of clinically vulnerable people'. #CovidIsNotOver #CovidContinues
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/16/covid-deaths-rise-scrap-mask-wearing-hospitals
Covid deaths are on the rise again, so what happens? Mask-wearing in hospitals is scrapped

The only masking that’s going on is that of the government’s continued failure to get to grips with the virus, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian
Dr Joe PajakOct 16, 2023
✍️Poignant article on 'the government masking', by @GeorgeMonbiot @guardian:
🎯Hits the mark, bullseye! Describing how the government's attitude, and approach, are 'shutting down the lives of clinically vulnerable people'. #CovidIsNotOver #CovidContinues
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/16/covid-deaths-rise-scrap-mask-wearing-hospitals
Covid deaths are on the rise again, so what happens? Mask-wearing in hospitals is scrapped

The only masking that’s going on is that of the government’s continued failure to get to grips with the virus, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian
Joe Pajak (Dr)Oct 15, 2023
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Latest 7-day reports indicate some 'issues' with official dataset, so figures below will need 'correcting'.
Meanwhile, #CovidContinues and📈trends a concern, particularly as we move into the colder months in the UK: more time indoors, unmasked, poor ventilation, fewer boosted.
Dr Joe PajakOct 15, 2023
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Latest 7-day reports indicate some 'issues' with official dataset, so figures below will need 'correcting'.
Meanwhile, #CovidContinues and📈trends a concern, particularly as we move into the colder months in the UK: more time indoors, unmasked, poor ventilation, fewer boosted.
Joe Pajak (Dr)Oct 12, 2023
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England latest 7-day reports:
15,797 People tested positive in England
3,366 Patients admitted to hospital
235 Deaths with COVID-19 on the death certificate
#CovidContinues
✍️UK government should boost Covid precautions in healthcare services, and increase booster eligibility.
Dr Joe PajakOct 12, 2023
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England latest 7-day reports:
15,797 People tested positive in England
3,366 Patients admitted to hospital
235 Deaths with COVID-19 on the death certificate
#CovidContinues
✍️UK government should boost Covid precautions in healthcare services, and increase booster eligibility.
Joe Pajak (Dr)Oct 12, 2023

💯'CEO of the charity @AnthonyNolan, @HennyBraund, 'has called on the government to install a 'dedicated lead' for people who are #immunocompromised, to prioritise clear support for those most at risk from being left behind.' @bmj_latest
#CovidContinues

https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2363

Covid-19: Reinstate routine testing in hospitals to protect vulnerable patients, say charities

Charities representing vulnerable patients have called on the UK government to boost covid precautions in hospitals, such as routine covid testing in clinical settings and asking staff to wear masks if patients feel at risk. Latest data show that the number of people testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in England increased by 29% in the week to 4 October, from 11 513 to 14 856. There has also been a 25% rise in patients being admitted to hospital with covid, from 3060 to 3819 in the week to 29 September.1 At the same time the number of PCR tests for covid that have taken place in England dropped by 15% in the seven days to 3 October, from 38 352 to 32 806. PCR testing is no longer available to the public free of charge through the NHS, but patients may be tested before having surgery or if they have to stay in hospital for a number of days. PCR testing …

The BMJ
Dr Joe PajakOct 12, 2023

💯'CEO of the charity @AnthonyNolan, @HennyBraund, 'has called on the government to install a 'dedicated lead' for people who are #immunocompromised, to prioritise clear support for those most at risk from being left behind.' @bmj_latest
#CovidContinues

https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2363

Covid-19: Reinstate routine testing in hospitals to protect vulnerable patients, say charities

Charities representing vulnerable patients have called on the UK government to boost covid precautions in hospitals, such as routine covid testing in clinical settings and asking staff to wear masks if patients feel at risk. Latest data show that the number of people testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in England increased by 29% in the week to 4 October, from 11 513 to 14 856. There has also been a 25% rise in patients being admitted to hospital with covid, from 3060 to 3819 in the week to 29 September.1 At the same time the number of PCR tests for covid that have taken place in England dropped by 15% in the seven days to 3 October, from 38 352 to 32 806. PCR testing is no longer available to the public free of charge through the NHS, but patients may be tested before having surgery or if they have to stay in hospital for a number of days. PCR testing …

The BMJ