NHS

Health

Coronavirus: Healthcare systems switching to new rapid testing platform amid growing cases

This development arrives shortly after UK health officials were criticised by the public for their apparent shortcomings amid the pandemic.

Jul 27, 2020

By John Diente

Captain Tom Moore celebrates his 100th birthday

Royalty

Queen Elizabeth II knights Captain Tom Moore in special ceremony at Windsor Castle

The sword used by the British monarch for the investiture ceremony belongs to her father, King George VI.

Jul 18, 2020

By Barnali Pal Sinha

Queen Elizabeth II

Health

NHS coronavirus contact tracing app seems to be stuck in development limbo

Earlier this week, the House of Lords science committee had a discussion with NHS Improvement Conservative peer and chair Baroness Dido Harding.

Jul 8, 2020

By John Diente

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Celebrity

Emilia Clarke thanks NHS workers for saving her life

The 'Game of Thrones' star underwent two life-saving brain surgeries after suffering from a subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Jul 8, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

Game of Thrones

Royalty

NHS Day: Prince William, Kate Middleton make in-person joint engagement at hospital

The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge join the Queen Elizabeth hospital staff member for afternoon tea to mark the birthday of NHS.

Jul 6, 2020

By Jaskiran Kaur

Prince William Kate Middleton

Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex

Royalty

Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex continue volunteering, pack meals for NHS workers

The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined volunteers at a warehouse for SaluteTheNHS initiative, which aims to prepare and deliver meals to NHS frontline workers.

Jul 5, 2020

By Barnali Pal Sinha

Health

Rapidly growing number of virus-focused labs could lead to inaccurate reporting: Experts

The IBMS suggest that officials should focus on the existing labs first in order to resolve the issues involved with the submission of patient data.

Jul 1, 2020

By John Diente

Beachgoers enjoy sunshine at Southend on Sea

Society

UK medical leaders urge virus response review, warn of second wave

In a joint letter, the presidents of around a dozen medical organisations said lessons must be learned -- and quickly.

Jun 25, 2020

By Alice Ritchie

IMF

Health

NHS abandons custom COVID-19 contact tracing app plans for Google-Apple platform

Despite plans to move forward with the contact tracing app from Google and Apple, the NHS team behind it believes their work can help enhance its capabilities.

Jun 19, 2020

By John Diente

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