32,190,576 hearty

My husband’s such a locky devil Cases: Deaths: Cases: Deaths: All over-50s have now been offered a first vaccine jab A second dose for teenage carer Ellie

I want to be happy for him but I can’t be – I am too busy seething with jealousy.

When my husband got a hair appointment for Monday, something inside me died. It might have been all my love for him? He clinical researcher, and for the first time in this pandemic I now have evidence for a treatment to offer my patients.

“This does have significant implications for the world because this is the first time a treatment has been shown to be beneficial for patients in the community, and the majority of patients who get Covid are in the community.”

The PRINCIPLE trial was halted on March 31, once researchers were sure the drug worked, so that it could be quickly offered to as many people as possible.

More severe symptoms of Covid-19 are believed to be triggered by an overreaction doesn’t even realise how lucky he is. After the first lockdown, I had to redial 200 times.

This time my husband’s barber RANG HIM to see if he fancied coming in. “Spose I might as well,” he said. After salons re-opened last time, my hairdresser told me one of her clients burst out crying . Shallow? Essential more like. of the immune system attacking tissue in the lungs.

The inhaler is thought to act as an anti-inflammatory drug to dampen down this overreaction.

Scientists also believe that budesonide could help prevent the virus from replicating.

Professor Chris Butler, joint chief investigator of the trial, said: “We all look forward to the full findings from the trial and any further recommendations on ways GPS can treat Covid-19 patients in their homes.”

EVERYONE aged 50 and over has been offered a Covid jab – hitting the Government’s April 15 target three days early. Latest figures show 32,190,576 first doses and 7,656,205 second jabs have been administered. Under-50s will start being summoned within days. The Prime Minister said: “We have now passed another hugely significant milestone. “We will now move forward with completing essential second doses and making progress towards our target of offering all adults a vaccine by the end of July.” Meanwhile, final guidance on vaccinating the under-50s – and whether any groups should be prioritised - is set to be published. In England people aged 45 to 49 are

A SCHOOLGIRL who works as a part-time carer has become one of the youngest people in the UK to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ellie Goldsmith, 16, works in a care home while studying for her GCSES, which made her eligible for the Astrazeneca vaccine. She had her first jab in February and her second on Friday.

Ellie said she wanted to get the vaccine to protect herself and residents at the Yew Tree Residential Care Home in Dowsby, Lincolnshire.

Ellie’s grandmother, who she lives with, has a range of health problems.

Ellie, from Bourne,

Lincs, said: “I expected to be called first. This has already started to happen in Northern Ireland.

Initial appointments will reportedly only be for people aged 49 with those younger people told to book in for later in the month.

Wales has become the first UK nation to give a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine to half its population. Scotland is on 48.8%, England on 48.2% and Northern Ireland at 43.6%.

Wales was first in the UK to roll out the Moderna vaccine, with the first batch given last week.

Scotland has also started using Moderna with England due to follow later this month.

The one-shot Janssen jab is set for UK approval in the coming days.

Director-general of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “The pandemic is a long way from over. But we have many reasons for optimism.” just wanted to get the vaccine done so I could feel a bit safer, especially with my nan. “I don’t believe any of the conspiracy theories.

“Working at the home is great... everyone’s so nice and really lovely so I don’t really see it as a job, it’s just really nice to work there. I love the residents and helping them.” She added of getting her second dose at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre: “We were there really early so there were only a couple of people... I just feel really protected and safe.”

Mum Emma, 36, added: “I am also fully vaccinated now... I am still wary but I’ve been able to relax a bit.”

Caroline, 22, wife of Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, said that after having her highlights done and new extensions at Prestige Hair Extensions and Hairdressing in Cheadle Hulme, Manchester, she “already feels a million times better”. Kyle James-light, 28, had the chop at Ali Barbers in London. He said: “I was counting down the days. I feel like a new person. It’s much lighter and better. “And now I’ve got my hair cut I’m going to go and meet my mates at the pub.” The Londoner, shown right, said: “I last had my hair cut on the morning of December 16, and that afternoon lockdown was announced. “Having a cut has left me feeling smarter. A good haircut takes age off you, too. No more hat filters in team meetings on zoom.” Lorenzo, 10, is thrilled by the zig zags cut into his hair by Kerry Attwood at King Street Barbers in Bedworth, Warks. He said: “I feel a stone lighter and I love how Kerry doesn’t hurt me as my hair is not easy. She’s cut my hair since I was four.”

EFFECTIVE Dose is two puffs taken twice a day

PROTECTION Vaccine