UK reports 141,472 coronavirus cases, bringing total number to 14,475,192
January 10, 2022, 7:21 am

UK reports 141,472 coronavirus cases, bringing total number to 14,475,192

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The We For News reported according to official figures released Sunday, Britain reported another 141,472 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 14,475,192.

Xinhua news agency reported, the country reported a further 97 coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the UK to 150,154.

The latest data came one day after the Britain passed the grim milestone of 150,000 reported Covid deaths as the seventh country in the world following the US, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico and Peru.

Meanwhile, professor Kevin Fenton, London’s public regional health director said the British capital “may have passed or be at the peak” of its latest wave of infections.

Based on the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, Fenton said the peak may have occurred around the New Year period.

He said the city is seeing reductions in overall case rates, although infection levels remain “very, very high” with one in 10 Londoners infected with Covid.

UK reports more than 150,000 Covid deaths

British scientists have said Covid booster jabs provide 90 per cent protection against hospitalisation in the over-65s for at least three months.

The UK Health Security Agency said, it means that there is “no immediate need” for a fourth jab to be administered to vulnerable people.

UK experts: No need yet for a fourth Covid jab

More than 90 per cent of people aged 12 and over in the UK have had their first dose of vaccine and more than 82 per cent have received both doses, according to the latest figures.

More than 61 per cent have received booster jabs, or the third dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

Source: wefornews

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.