UK Covid stay information: navy on standby to increase hospital assist past London, operation chief says

Good morning. As we report in an in a single day story, round 200 navy personnel are being deployed in London hospitals to assist them take care of the implications of the Omicron surge.

Air Commodore John Lyle, the officer answerable for the deployment, has been giving interviews this morning and he instructed BBC Breakfast that related interventions might happen in different areas within the nation. Requested concerning the chance of this, he mentioned

We are able to’t actually forecast too far forward, however definitely, all through this present surge, we all know that it’s notably troublesome in London on the minute however we’re conscious that that is impacting all throughout the UK. And so we stay in discussions and there are a variety of areas the place we’re wanting on the potential for extra help.

So, over the approaching weeks or months, I believe we’ll study lots from how the progress is made via London and doubtlessly there could possibly be additional navy assist required in different areas.

Lyle additionally identified that the armed forces have already deployed about 1,800 personnel throughout the UK to assist with the Covid response, largely with the booster programme, but in addition serving to the ambulance service.

Right here is the agenda for the day.

9.30am: The ONS publishes new information on the social impacts of Covid.

9.30am: NHS England is because of publish its scenario report for hospitals.

11.30am: Downing Road holds a foyer briefing.

12pm: The ONS publishes its newest Covid an infection survey.

12.15pm: Mark Drakeford, the Welsh first minister, holds a Covid briefing.

Lunchtime: Sajid Javid, the well being secretary, is visiting a London hospital.

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