Health

“Do not skip Suhoor” says dietician advising diabetics fasting during Ramadan

As Ramadan fast approaches, which will see millions of Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset, it is important to understand the...

Those at risk to be offered a second booster jab to maintain protection

People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those with weakened immune systems will be offered a ‘spring...

Residents planning Mecca pilgrimages must have Covid-19 booster or risk denied entry to Saudi Arabia

People travelling to Mecca to participate in the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages must ensure they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or risk being refused...

Free covid tests could be scrapped as part of the Government’s learning to live with covid strategy.

Asian Standard has learned free covid testing could be dropped as early as next week as part of the government’s ‘living with covid’ strategy....

Urgent action is needed to solve problems of ethnic inequality in the NHS according to a damning report.

A damning report commissioned by the NHS Race and Health Observatory has cited radical action is needed urgently to tackle “overwhelming” minority ethnic health...

Government set to make a U-turn on mandatory vaccinations for health and social care workers

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has requested a review into mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all health and social care staff. As it stands, all health and...

Bradford Hindu Council general secretary selected for world’s first antiviral Covid-19 study

The general secretary for Bradford Hindu Council is taking part in the world's first antiviral Covid-19 study by UK Government. Adults over the age of...

Return to ‘Plan A’: What are the new Covid-19 rules in England?

On Wednesday, Boris Johnson announced that the Government will not be renewing ‘Plan B’ restrictions next week, stating that ministers got the “tough decision”...

Face masks no longer needed from next week with ‘Plan B’ measures scrapped

Boris Johnson has announced in parliament today that 'Plan B' measures will be allowed to expire next week, meaning that facemasks will no longer...

Covid-19 self-isolation cut to five days today

The rules around how long people need to isolate for following a positive Covid-19 test and who is eligible for a third vaccine have...

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