Daily Covid-19 cases in the UK exceed 100,000 for first time
December 22, 2021, 5:34 pm

Daily Covid-19 cases in the UK exceed 100,000 for first time

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The BBC reported that latest UK government figures show, Daily Covid-19 cases in the UK have exceeded 100,000 for the first time.

The 106,122 cases tops the previous record for daily infections, when 93,045 were reported on 17 December.

A record number of boosters and third doses were reported on Tuesday, with more than 30.8 million delivered - 6.1 million in the past week alone.

On Tuesday, Boris Johnson said no new restrictions will be introduced in England before Christmas.

However, the prime minister refused to rule out introducing fresh measures after Christmas with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

There were 140 deaths reported within 28 days of a positive Covid test on Wednesday.

The new daily reported cases figures are the highest since mass testing began in May and June last year.

Infections have remained at record levels in recent days, with eight of the 10 highest daily totals for reported infections coming since 15 December.

People with Covid in England have had their self-isolation requirement reduced to one week from 10 days, if they can test negative on days six and seven.

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At the same time, UK government vaccine advisers have recommended vulnerable children aged between five and 11 should be offered a low-dose Covid vaccine, as well as boosters for 12 to 17-year-olds.

The other UK nations have already laid out plans for post-Christmas restrictions:

In Wales groups of no more than six people will be allowed to meet in pubs, cinemas and restaurants from Boxing Day

Limits to gathering sizes in Scotland from Boxing Day have seen the cancellation of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations and other large events

Nightclubs in Northern Ireland will have to close on 27 December, the BBC understands, with other restrictions awaiting approval from ministers.

The announcements come as pressure mounts on the prime minister to lay out the government's plans for England.

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford criticised the UK government for being in a "state of paralysis", with reports of "infighting within the cabinet" amid experts "urging the prime minister to act to protect the NHS".

Source: BBC

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”