Covid-19 Britain

• U.K. probes racial bias in medical devices due to disproportionate racialized COVID-19 deaths

  In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Black and South Asian people in the U.K. had higher death rates than their white compatriots, according to Britain's statistics office.

  World

  Nov 21, 2021
  
• Facing pressure, British government vows 100,000 daily coronavirus tests by end of April

  The current number being conducted is about 10,000 a day.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2020
  
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• Boris Johnson orders U.K. lockdown over coronavirus pandemic

  With some doctors saying they felt like "cannon fodder," the government said the military would help ship millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks to healthcare workers who have complained of shortages.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2020
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• U.K. reports 1st coronavirus death, confirmed cases rise to 115

  Britain has so far held off from introducing measures to restrict movement or cancel large gatherings for fear of hurting the economy.

  Mar 5, 2020