UK reports a record 129,471 new cases of COVID-19
December 29, 2021, 8:32 am

UK reports a record 129,471 new cases of COVID-19

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The Worl Akkam reported according to Reuters, the UK reported a record 129,471 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The next day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would not introduce a new restriction this year to limit the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant of the virus.

Johnson said Monday he would not introduce new regulations in the UK, but the minister urged people to carefully celebrate the New Year and warned that the rules could be tightened if there is a risk of health system failure. did.

The British government controls the blockade restrictions in England, where most of the UK’s population lives. Delegated authorities in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are already tightening the rules, as are other European countries facing the surge in the Omicron case.

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The previous UK record for daily infections was 122,186 on December 24th.

Tuesday’s data did not include figures for Scotland and Northern Ireland due to differences in reporting practices during the Christmas holidays. The 12,378 cases reported in Wales contained data that would normally have been reported the day before.

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British ministers are waiting for further evidence on how medical services can cope with high infection rates after early data from last week suggested that Omicron variants have a lower risk of hospitalization.

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According to the latest data, the number of COVID-19 inpatients in the UK increased from 6,902 a week ago to 9,546, well above the record level of 34,000 seen in January. It is below.

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The UK’s high vaccination rates, the time lag between infection and hospitalization, and the potentially less harmful effects of Omicron variants have all been advocated by health experts as the factors behind the decline in hospital numbers.

The government said Tuesday that there were 18 new deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test. This is well below the recent trend of over 100 people per day.

Source: worldakkam

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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.”