Current UK lockdown has ⅓ less impact on population movement than March lockdown, Oxford study finds
"The University’s Covid-19 impact monitor shows that the January lockdown has so far had “one third less impact on movement” than the initial national lockdown last March, and that some areas are still moving at above 50% of pre-pandemic levels."
Northern Neglect: COVID-19 Restrictions and the North-South Divide
"In COVID-19 policy and beyond, the government continues to view the North as expendable, both politically and economically, putting lives and communities at stake."
Oxford professor claims NHS could vaccinate Britain in 5 days
The professor also calls for authorities to start treating the pandemic like a war, and that they should drop everything to contain the virus spread.
Covered Market remains open despite lockdown
Traders such as Bonners Oxford grocery, Cardew's coffee and tea shop, the Oxford Sandwich co. and Ben's Cookies are remaining open for in-person shopping or providing takeaway food.
Thames Valley Police will fine those who “wilfully and blatantly” break lockdown rules
Home Secretary Priti Patel defended police presence in a press conference on Tuesday (12 January), where she confirmed 45,000 fixed fine notices have been handed out across England for lockdown breaches to date.
BREAKING: University confirms 45 positive cases this week
"The University has confirmed 45 cases of Covid-19 amongst staff and students from Early Alert Service tests for the 9th-15th January, with a positivity rate of 20.3%."
Covid-19 hospital admissions in Oxford have increased steeply in the last month
“Our hospitals are fuller than they were in March and April last year. We are doing all that we can to care for our patients with COVID but, if people do not stick to the national lockdown rules, we are likely to see cases rise even more and the pressure on our hospitals and our staff will increase further.”
COVID vaccine can adapt to combat new mutations, says Oxford professor
Brendan Wren, professor of vaccinology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine, said modifying the vaccines would be relatively easy. It would involve making small changes to the genetic material they contain and would only take a matter of days to incorporate.
University announces courses allowed to return for start of Hilary
Some colleges also suggested that students on these courses could still study at home if they so desired.
Not “safe or sustainable”: Bodleian Libraries’ reading rooms remain open
“The only way to keep us safe is to immediately close all open libraries and move to remote services only, with measures put in place to minimise the risk of travel."
New College’s exempt students asked to consider withdrawing their application to return
Students have been invited to withdraw their applications by emailing the Academic Registrar before noon on Monday January 11th. After that, the college will confirm the final list of students who will be allowed to return.
Safety nets deemed not “necessary or appropriate” in Russell Group statement
""Our universities will continue to work in partnership with our students to review our approach to mitigation measures and make any necessary changes to ensure these are as effective, compassionate and empathetic as they can be."
Only 4 University libraries open for study until start of Hilary
For the start of Hilary term, the Bodleian Libraries will prioritise the provision of remote and zero-contact services, such as Live Chat, Scan and Deliver, and Click and Collect.
Oxford man first to receive Oxford vaccine
Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed the approval of the Oxford vaccine as "pivotal moment" in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19.
