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 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.”