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News Articles: Coronavirus in U.K.

Passengers, some wearing protective face coverings and some not, travel during rush hour on the London Underground last month.

No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Most Of U.K., As Restrictions Set To Ease

England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday recorded no new COVID-19 deaths, and Wales reported four. Health experts said the milestone represents an encouraging sign.

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By:
  • Frank Langfitt and
  • Scott Neuman
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks at the newly authorized AstraZeneca/Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine.

U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine

The British government has ordered 100 million doses, enough to vaccinate 50 million residents.

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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
The study is still awaiting final regulatory approval. If given the green light, a study in which human volunteers will be infected with the coronavirus will begin in January at a biosecure unit at London's Royal Free Hospital.

U.K. Preparing COVID-19 Vaccine Trials That Deliberately Expose Study Subjects

Proponents say that such controversial "human challenge" studies can speed up vaccine development. But others cite ethical concerns.

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By:
  • Scott Neuman
Commuters walk over London Bridge toward the city during the morning rush hour on Thursday. The city and other large areas are set to be under a high alert for the coronavirus.

London And Other English Cities Declared To Be At High Alert For COVID-19

"Things will get worse before they get better," U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said, noting that the coronavirus is spreading exponentially in the United Kingdom.

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By:
  • Bill Chappell