The Corona crisis in the UK is escalating and the numbers are reaching a new record. The infected Premier Johnson had to be transferred to the intensive care unit.
Update from April 8, 6:31 a.m .: Is there already cause for optimism? Like the English newspaper The Times reports that the high fever of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was infected with the coronavirus, has dropped significantly. There is reason to be confident, it is said from government circles.
Corona: Boris Johnson in the hospital – German politician scoffs and reaps anger
Update from April 7, 10.30 p.m .: The one who was transferred to the intensive care unit because of his coronavirus infection British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is according to his spokesman still in stable condition. “The prime minister’s health is stable and he remains in intensive care for close observation,” said his spokesman on Tuesday evening. Johnson was “in a good mood”.
Update from April 7, 7:05 p.m .: Boris Johnson apparently suffers from one severe Covid-19 disease: The British Prime Minister is currently on the Intensive care unit of a London hospital. Regardless of the threatening health dimension, the case is also bitter because Johnson had long talked about the dangers of the corona virus.
A tweet from the German MEP and satirist Martin Sonneborn (PARTY) on the subject is now causing some violent reactions – right down to the top German politics: It is obviously once again about the limits of what is permitted for satire. “Boris Johnson in the hospital; British humor. WinkSmiley! “, wrote Sonneborn on Monday afternoon – before the news of Johnson’s transfer to the intensive care unit became known.
The FDP deputy Konstantin Kuhle then called Sonneborn on Twitter the “Xavier Naidoo of political satire. He was always terrible ”- CDU General Secretary Paul Ziemiak supported this attitude with a like.
Meanwhile, Sonneborn defended himself: Johnson had done more violence to the world than he himself with “a little tweet”. A little bit of glee if the herd immunity of the “stupid leader is first caught” should be allowed. Of the deputy CSU general secretary Florian Hahn reacted horrified. “Contempt for human beings under the cover of satire,” he accused Sonneborn.
Contempt for human beings under the guise of satire. Bragging about malicious glee even though a person in the intensive care unit is fighting for his life says everything about the MP’s mentality @MartinSonneborn. # COVID2019de #Europe #PrayForBoris https://t.co/G0Zi3zGlWb
– Florian Hahn (@hahnflo) April 7, 2020
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Coronavirus: Prime Minister in intensive care – Deputy Raab believes in “fighter” Johnson
Update from April 7, 6:39 p.m .: How bad it really is Boris Johnson? Like Britain Foreign minister Dominic Raab now explains that Johnson is in a stable condition. However, it will continue to be supplied with oxygen. The prime minister is being monitored in the intensive care unit, but so far he has not had to be connected to an official device.
As reported by British media, said Raab at the daily press conference that the disease of the Premiers was a shock to the entire cabinet. In the statement, Raab said: “If I know anything about this prime minister, it is that he is a fighter.”
Boris Johnson in intensive care unit – now there is a new message about his condition
Update from April 7, 2:45 p.m .: Of the health status Prime Minister Boris Johnson is according to government officials stable. A government spokesman had commented on the state of the premier in London on Tuesday.
So far, the 55-year-old has not had to be connected to a ventilation machine. The head of government is supplied with oxygen, but “breathes independently without any support”.
Corona in the UK: concern for Johnson big – Secretary of State Michael Gove in self-isolation
Update from April 7, 1:35 p.m .: Now the British Minister of State Michael Gove put in self-isolation. A family member suffers from mild corona symptoms, Gove said on Tuesday in the short message service Twitter With. “I have no symptoms and continue to work normally.”
Several members of the government are already affected by the pandemic. premier Boris Johnson is still in the intensive care unit of the St. Thomas’ Hospital in London. Minister of Health Matt Hancock and the government’s medical advisor, Chris Whittyhave already survived their infection.
Many thanks for kind messages. In accordance with the guidance, I am isolating at home after a member of my family started to display mild symptoms of coronavirus on Sunday. I have not displayed any symptoms and am continuing to work as normal. #StayHomeSaveLives
– Michael Gove (@michaelgove) April 7, 2020
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Update from April 7, 6:08 a.m.: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (55) went to the intensive care unit on Monday evening at 7 p.m. London’s St. Thomas’ Hospital been relocated. His condition suddenly deteriorated so much. However, Johnson is conscious, British media report. How The Guardian reported that it was a precaution. Johnson would receive oxygen through a non-invasive mask – i.e. not artificially ventilated. Intensive care beds are usually reserved for seriously ill Covid 19 patients. Downing Street, on the other hand, did not provide information about the exact condition of the 55-year-old.
His pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds has become loud The Guardian, recovered from the symptoms of the coronavirus and is said to be very concerned about Johnson’s condition.
The Queen Elizabeth II (93) was therefore informed of the situation.
Politicians from all over the world wished him a quick recovery at night (see below). US President Donald Trump was dismayed by the news from London. “It was just so shocking to see,” Trump said at a press conference in the White House. “You know what that means, intensive care is a big deal in terms of what we’re talking about. It’s a very big deal, a very scary thing. ”
Johnson hired Secretary of State Dominic Raab to represent him where necessary, a government spokeswoman said.
Corona: Prime Minister Boris Johnson “deteriorated condition”
Update from April 6, 11:10 p.m .: Boris Johnson’s apparently questionable state of health triggers great sympathy among former and current top politicians. So explained Johnson’s predecessor Theresa May late evening on Twitter, her “thoughts and prayers” were with Johnson. French President Emmanuel Macron declared “all support” to the sick head of government, his family and the British people.
My thoughts and prayers are with @BorisJohnson and his family as he continues to receive treatment in hospital.
This horrific virus does not discriminate. Anyone can get it. Anyone can spread it. Please #StayHomeSaveLives
– Theresa May (@theresa_may) April 6, 2020
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Government spokesman Steffen Seibert Johnson had already in the afternoon on behalf of Chancellor Angela Merkel “A lot of strength and a speedy recovery” was desired – at this point, however, it was not yet known whether the premier would be transferred to the intensive care unit.
Corona: Boris Johnson transferred to intensive care unit – great concern for British Prime Minister
Update, 9:18 p.m .: The concern for Boris Johnson growing: As the BBC now reports, the British prime minister has been transferred to the intensive care unit. The symptoms of Covid19 disease had increased over the course of Monday. Johnson did Foreign Minister Dominic Raab asked to represent him in the official affairs, the broadcaster reports, citing a government spokesman.
According to the Guardian Johnson is currently conscious. As a precaution, he had been transferred to the intensive care unit – as a precautionary measure in the event that the 55-year-old had to be ventilated.
In early March, the prime minister bragged about shaking hands in a hospital, including Covid 19 patients. He would continue to do that, he said at the time.
Boris Johnson in intensive care: Downing Street publishes official statement
A spokesman issued the following official statement a few minutes ago: “Since Sunday evening, the prime minister has been under the care of doctors at St. Thomas Hospital in London after being previously treated with persistent symptoms of the coronavirus.
During the afternoon, the prime minister’s condition deteriorated and, on the advice of his medical team, he was transferred to the hospital’s intensive care unit.
The Prime Minister has asked Foreign Minister Dominic Raab, who is also First Secretary of State (senior minister; editor’s note), to represent him where necessary.
The Prime Minister receives excellent treatment and thanks all NHS employees for their hard work and dedication. ”
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson in the hospital – Premier continues to tweet
Update 3.45 p.m .: Even though he got involved with the ten days ago Corona virus infected and had to spend the night in a London clinic Boris Johnson according to his last tweets in “good mood”. He continues to work closely with his team to contain the Corona pandemic. The British head of government had been referred to a clinic on the advice of his doctor “for some routine tests”. The 55-year-old is still suffering from the persistent symptoms, as he writes on Twitter.
I’d like to say thank you to all the brilliant NHS staff taking care of me and others in this difficult time. You are the best of Britain.
Stay safe everyone, and please remember to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.
– Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) April 6, 2020
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Johnson in a follow-up tweet thanked the “brilliant employees” of the British health system, “who take care of me and others in this difficult time”. Johnson described her as “the best of Britain”. After a week in self-isolation Johnson admitted to a clinic on Sunday evening, where he is supplied with oxygen, according to the Times.
In Germany, 100,000 people are now infected with the corona virus – Angela Merkel commented on the “exit date”. Meanwhile, criticism of Sweden’s special path in the corona crisis is growing louder. Does it lead directly to a “catastrophe”?
Boris Johnson hospitalized – government announcement clarifies reasons
Update 10.00 a.m .: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night of Monday due to one Covid-19 disease* in a London clinic, where exactly examined should be. Despite his current condition, Johnson continued to run the solitary deal in isolation. The Prime Minister looked exhausted on videos that had been shown in the meantime.
Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms. I’m in good spirits and keeping in touch with my team, as we work together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe.
– Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) April 6, 2020
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The British Prime Minister said on Friday that he was feeling better, but that he still had a fever. Now Johnson’s lungs are probably being examined using various methods. According to British media, tests are also carried out on heart, liver and kidney function and a blood count is taken.
“It is a precautionary Step since the prime minister still ten daysafter being positive on that Corona virus* has been tested Symptoms* has, ”said a government statement on Friday evening. Boris Johnson made his corona infection on 27th of March known and then went into self-isolation in his office.
Corona: Prime Minister Johnson in clinic – Donald Trump speaks out
Update 8.14 a.m .: Fine Boris Johnson but worse than initially reported? According to the “Guardian”, it should have been known last week that Johnson was worse off than officially known. Accordingly, he was regularly monitored by doctors who were concerned about his breathing. The government denied this, however.
As BBC reports, Johnson is said to stay in the clinic overnight. Foreign Minister Dominic Raab (46) said the report will host the government’s next coronavirus meeting.
Update from April 6, 6:40 a.m.: Boris Johnson (55) went to a London hospital for treatment on Sunday evening. Just a precautionary measure for the UK Prime Minister, who has had a coronavirus infection for over a week. The worry: People who have Covid-19 symptoms for over a week can get one lung infection develop. To rule out this risk, Johnson would now be treated in a clinic.
US President Donald Trump was “sure” that Johnson would recover. He described the prime minister as his “friend” and “great” statesman.
Johnson had initially rejected strict measures against the spread of the coronavirus. Now there is a curfew in the country. Monday morning in the UK are 47,806 Corona cases, according to loud Johns Hopkins University registered. The death toll is 4,934. 135 corona sufferers have recovered (as of April 6, 7 a.m.).
Corona in the UK: Johnson hospitalized
Update from April 5, 10:27 p.m.: The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is because of his Covid-19 disease been taken to the hospital. This was announced by the seat of government Downing Street in London on Sunday evening at the request of the German press agency.
As the BBC write, suffer Johnson even ten days after his positive test under “persistent symptoms“And also have a fever, a spokeswoman is quoted. However, this is only a preventive step to carry out further tests.
“On the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister was hospitalized tonight for testing,” the spokeswoman said.
Johnson was tested positive for the corona virus on March 27 and has been in domestic quarantine since then.
Update 9:14 p.m .: In the middle of the Corona crisis held the Queen one of her rare speeches. Elizabeth II thanked the nurses, but also the citizens who are staying at home these days. “If we stick together, we will make it,” said the Queen on Sunday evening. She appealed to the community British and spoke of a “strength” of the British that future generations will look back on.
In Germany, however, the number of infected people has risen to over 100,000.
Corona in Great Britain: Queen shares personal experiences when speaking
You can see around the world right now heartwarming actionshow citizens get together and help each other. “It reminds me of the first broadcast I made in 1940 with the help of my sister,” the Queen shared a very personal memory with the citizens. As children, the two princesses made a speech from the Kensington Palace, which was broadcast on the radio. They spoke to children who had to leave their homes because of the evacuation measures during World War II, “and were sent away for their safety. As then, many people today will find it painful to separate from their loved ones, ”said the Queen. “But today as then, we know that it is the right measure.”
Nevertheless, the differ todays situation of everything that has existed so far. Because you share the task with the whole world. “We’ll make it,” she said. “We’ll be with our friends again, we’ll be with our families again, we’ll meet again,” the Queen concluded Appeal to the British peopleto persevere.
Coronavirus in the UK: The Queen addresses the nation with a speech.
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Corona in Great Britain: Sad death record – now the Queen speaks to the British
Update 6.12 p.m .: While the Queen, who is otherwise otherwise reserved in political matters, will speak on Sunday evening, the Scottish government’s top health expert has been in the Corona crisis scored a violent own goal.
Catherine Calderwood admitted on Sunday to have driven to a family home on two consecutive weekends. Previously, the newspaper had Scottish Sun Photos of the expert from a popular destination on the coast published. “I didn’t follow the advice I gave to others,” Calderwood said at a press conference. “I am very sorry.”
Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke out against Calderwood’s resignation as Chief Medical Adviser. Calderwood offered to do whatever was in the country’s interest, Sturgeon said. “In my view, that would not be your resignation,” said the politicians.
The speech can be made live via the Youtube channel of the British royal family be followed.
Corona in Great Britain: Sad death record – Queen turns to the people today with a speech
Update at 1:03 p.m .: Carrie Symonds, the pregnant Fiancee of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, claims to have spent a week in bed with Covid 19 symptoms. The 32-year-old former communications chief of the Conservative Party said on Saturday on her Twitter channel.
Although her fiance Johnson is infected with Covid-19, she became not tested. “After seven days of rest, I feel stronger and on the mend,” says Symonds. She added that it was obvious it is worrying to be pregnant with Covid-19. She also shared an online information brochure with her followers. “Please read and follow the latest guidelines, which I found very reassuring,” she recommended to Twitter users.
Being pregnant with Covid-19 is obviously worrying. To other pregnant women, please do read and follow the most up to date guidance which I found to be v reassuring: https://t.co/JPvIDeB3l6
– Carrie Symonds (@carriesymonds) April 4, 2020
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The effects of the coronavirus pandemic can be felt across Europe. However, one country does not want to know anything about it and denies Covid-19.
Update from April 5, 8.55 a.m .: Of the Coronavirus pandemic The British should be characteristic of it British self-discipline and silent determination to encounter. To do this Queen Elizabeth II. (93) appeal to their people in a speech on Sunday evening. “I hope that in the coming years everyone can be proud of how they dealt with this challenge,” the Queen will say in her speech to the British people and the Commonwealth.
This comes from excerpts of speech published in advance by Buckhingham Palace. The planned address of the Queen is seen by observers as a sign that the Government is increasingly concerned about the rapidly increasing number of deaths as a result of Covid-19 worried is.
Corona in the UK: 708 dead within 24 hours on Saturday
The UK Department of Health recorded on Saturday 708 dead the so far highest number of deaths within a day. Overall, British hospitals have died so far 4313 people of the novel lung disease Covid-19, including one five year old child. According to media reports, he is said to be the youngest victim of the corona pandemic in Great Britain.
The Queen’s speech will be broadcast this Sunday at 9 p.m. Central European Time (8 p.m. local time). The Queen would also thank the employees of the National Health Service NHS and other people who are particularly challenged in the crisis.
Update from April 4, 8:25 p.m .: Due to the terrible situation of Great Britain in the Corona crisis, the British announced Queen Elizabeth II to address her people in a speech on Sunday evening (9 p.m. Central European Time). In the 68-year term of office, the Queen only addressed her people three times in this way. The fourth address of the 93 year old monarch is admitted to Windsor Castle, where she currently resides.
Corona in Great Britain: Five-year-old child dies – Queen with speech
Three occasions So far there have been unscheduled speeches by the Queen: In 1991 she talked to her people about the Gulf War, and in 1997 she gave a speech on television after the death of Princess Diana. There was also a speech after her mother’s death, “Queen Mom”.
In her speech, the Queen wants to talk to people in Great Britain as well as in the 54-seed Commonwealth. The Queen usually gives a traditional Christmas address, otherwise she is at such appearances reserved.
Update from April 4, 6.10 p.m .: Again British Minister of State Michael Gove announced at a press conference in London on Saturday that a five year old child with pre-existing conditions is in the UK Covid-19 deceased. In Britain, the youngest fatality resulting from the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus was a 13-year-old.
Meanwhile, the death toll from that Corona virus rose rapidly during the day. While there were 3,611 deaths on Saturday morning, there are now more than 4,300 (as of 6:08 p.m.).
The number of infected people has risen again. Of the John Hopkins University according to 42,433 cases.
Woman describes the tragic corona death of her brother – “Save yourself from the pain”
Update from April 4, 9:35 a.m .: 38,690 infected and 3,611 deaths – these are the current ones Corona numbers for Great Britain (Source: Johns Hopkins University, status: 9.35 a.m.). One of the Covid-19 dead is the 65-year-old David Harris. In an emotional Facebook posting, his sister draws attention to her brother’s fate – and at the same time makes an urgent appeal to the public.
Harris initially only showed last week mild corona symptoms. However, the Englishman calls an ambulance to clarify this. This takes him to the hospital, where he goes straight to the coma was transferred like his sister at Facebook described. The kidneys failed two days later and the lungs shortly thereafter. From then on, machines had to ventilate him artificially, Brokenshaw writes.
“This afternoon it was decided that the doctors could not do anything for him anymore and that he would not recover. The life support measures have been discontinued and he died peacefully at 2:00 pm, ”Harris’ sister reported in her posting she wrote on March 25th. She was preparing for a difficult time and emotionally said goodbye to her brother in her post. “He was a loving partner, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, great uncle and friend for so many, ”she wrote.
Particularly dramatic: No family member was allowed in its last hours be with Harris. That would have been Isolation rules at Covid-19Diseases contradicted, explains Brokenshaw. Then she calls on Facebook users to take action to combat the corona virus. “We are all required to abide by these rules. So make it easy! ”Writes the Englishwoman.
Corona: Sister of Covid-19 victims makes emotional appeal to English
And further: “Save yourself from the pain we are experiencing right now by sticking to it. My brother was not just a number in the statistics, ”she warns her readers and calls them to share their post in order to reach as many people as possible. The posting on Facebook met with a tremendous response: more than 267,000 people Brokenshaw ‘s call has since been met and have the post divided.
Harris initially only showed last week mild corona symptoms. However, the Englishman calls an ambulance to clarify this. This takes him to the hospital, where he goes straight to the coma was transferred, as his sister described on Facebook. The kidneys failed two days later, and his lungs shortly thereafter. From there on Machine artificial respiration, writes Brokenshaw.
Corona in the UK: David Harris died alone due to isolation rules
“This afternoon it was decided that the doctors could not do anything for him anymore and that he would not recover. The life support measures have been discontinued and he died peacefully at 2:00 pm, ”Harris’ sister reported in her posting she wrote on March 25th. She was preparing for a difficult time and emotionally said goodbye to her brother in her post. “He was a loving partner, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, great uncle and friend for so many, ”she wrote.
Particularly dramatic: No family member was allowed in its last hours be with Harris. That would have been Isolation rules at Covid-19Diseases contradicted, explains Brokenshaw. Then she calls on Facebook users to take action to combat the corona virus. “We are all required to abide by these rules. So make it easy! ”Writes the Englishwoman.
Corona: Sister of Covid-19 victims makes emotional appeal to English
And further: “Save yourself from the pain we are experiencing right now by sticking to it. My brother was not just a number in the statistics, ”she warns her readers and calls them to share their post in order to reach as many people as possible. The posting on Facebook met with a tremendous response: more than 267,000 people Brokenshaw ‘s call has since been met and have the post divided.
Update from April 3, 10:25 p.m .: Also in United Kingdom new numbers of horrors are emerging every day Corona pandemic* released. The UK Department of Health in London registered a new one Daily maximum. On Friday 684 Deaths registered within 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 3611, which means that the UK overtakes the country of origin China, which currently has 3326 deaths.
Update from April 3, 5.25 p.m .: A temporary hospital recently opened in London is designed for 4,000 patients. It was set up in an exhibition hall in just nine days, and Prince Charles dedicated the so-called Nightingale Hospital via video message. The improvised hospital is named after the British founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale.
Video: Field hospital in London-Johnson has an increase
Corona crisis in Great Britain: new makeshift clinic opens in exhibition hall
The clinic is “a bright light in these dark times,” said heir to the throne Prince Charles at the opening. Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son herself was positive about that Corona virus* has been tested and has already ended its quarantine. In the UK there are already more than 2900 people Died from Covid-19 lung disease, authorities count more than 33,700 proven infections. Prime Minister too Boris Johnson as well as health minister Matt Hancock were tested positive for the novel corona virus.
The new NHS Nightingale hospital in #London was built in just 9 days and has space for 4,000 #Corona Patient.
Impressive. pic.twitter.com/LmtfFzZcgL– Andreas Hallaschka (@Hallaschka_HH) April 3, 2020
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It is the first of several Makeshift hospitals, in the Great Britain for the treatment of coronavirus patients, 16,000 people are to take care of the sick. With 4000 beds, Nightingale Hospital can hold ten times more than the average British clinic.
Update from April 3, 2:45 p.m .: Because of the Corona crisis and the associated lower air traffic London Heathrow Airport will close one of its two runways on Monday. The measure is about increasing resilience and security for employees, passengers and cargo during the Covid 19 outbreak, a spokesman for Europe’s largest airport said late Thursday evening, according to a report by the PA news agency. The two runways would be used alternately weekly from Monday.
Even if there are significantly fewer flights worldwide, the The airport remains opensaid the spokesman. It could continue to play an essential role in providing vital medical supplies and food for the country during this unprecedented pandemic.
Corona crisis in Great Britain: Heathrow and British Airways have responded to the corona crisis
In addition to those responsible for Heathrows Airport, the Airline company British Airways responded to the effects of the corona crisis. The airline now temporarily releases 28,000 employees. This corresponds to 60 percent of the entire workforce, the union Unite announced on Thursday. However, there should not be any layoffs.
Airline and union agreed on one, according to Unite UK Government Corona Assistance Program Make use of the guarantee that 80 percent of the salaries are paid to the employees who are released. In addition, Unite announced that there would be no agreement on monthly salary caps, unpaid leave and layoffs during the crisis. The agreement has yet to be approved by British Airways union members.
Update from April 2, 9 p.m .: Due to the increase in Corona infections* the UK government has announced that Test capacities to increase. The number of daily tests is expected to increase by the end of the month 100,000 a day increase. Britain’s Minister of Health Matt Hancock announced this on Thursday in London at a press conference. All types of tests are included in the number.
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he wants to introduce “100,000 tests per day by the end of this month”
“It is a war of which all of humanity is on the same side … we will prevail”https://t.co/CULJJ9fUjX pic.twitter.com/qptYeHF8ea
– BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) April 2, 2020
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Corona in England: lack of tests to be remedied – over 500 deaths in one day
The announced test offensive in London, however, was with the journalists skeptical since current efforts have so far been slow. Great Britain is far behind other countries in the number of tests. In the country as a whole, around Thursday 163,000 People on that Corona virus* tested. Around 918,000 tests have been carried out in Germany so far last week. Hancock himself had dealt with the novel virus infected and had come out into the public eye for the first time at that press conference.
The United Kingdom saw an increase in deaths from Covid-19 2921, on Thursday the increase was around 569 dead registered. Scarce 34,000 People have been tested positive for the virus so far, actual numbers may be higher due to the lack of tests.
Corona crisis in Great Britain: severe criticism of Johnson
First report from April 2: Great Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson gets into dealing with the coronaCrisis increasingly under pressure. Critics accuse the British government, among other things, that far too little corona–Testing be made and still thousands Ventilators for theCovid-19* Lung patients are missing. In the British media, Johnson’s government is getting heavy strategy–defects accused.
Corona in England: Boris Johnson is under massive pressure
According to this, for example, of 550,000 employees of the state health service NHS (National Health Service) just 2000 on the coronaPathogen has been tested. The statistics on the Testing* are a humiliation for government officials, media commented. Professor Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director for public health in England, criticized the BBC on Thursday: “Everyone involved is frustrated.” Johnson said on Wednesday night in a video message via Twitter that the number of tests needed to be massively increased.
Here’s an update to bring you up to speed on some of the things that we are doing to protect our NHS.
We will beat coronavirus together by staying at home, protecting our NHS and saving lives. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/FOYfvzlQPC
– Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) April 1, 2020
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The government’s announcements and reality are also far apart when it comes to procuring ventilators. The order for several thousand devices was actually announced. A BBC spokeswoman is now clearly surprised to read a government announcement that a consortium of companies had produced 30 new devices ntv.
Coronavirus in England: doctors have to decide who is ventilated
Clinicians have now too instructions receiveto decide in the future given the scarce resources at which patients are worth using a ventilator – and who cannot be ventilated. So doctors in England, as before, have to Italy* make the decision about life and death – a so-called triage*.
British Medical Association (BMA) ethics committee chief John Chisholm said: “Nobody wants to make such decisions, but when resources are overwhelming, those decisions have to be made.”
British media – including conservatives – consistently criticized the government’s lack of strategy on its front pages on Thursday. The newspaper The Independent was titled “Questions, but no answers”, the Times wrote about the “Chaos in Virus Test Plans” and the Daily Mail of a “test scandal”.
In Bavaria, too, the number of corona cases that open in Bavaria’s hospitals is increasing. Both in the intensive care units and overall. Siegfried Hasenbein, the managing director of the Bavarian Hospital Society (BKG), is now warning of one Lack of protective equipment*. In North Rhine-Westphalia one wants to Virologist of the dark figure* get on the trail. A case in China puzzles the researchers because of the course of the disease – was it a mutation?
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* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network
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