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Novavax vaccine shows 89% efficacy in trial led by St George’s
St George’s was the lead UK site for the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine trial which today, Friday 29 January, published data showing the vaccine to be 89.3% effective in preventing Covid-19 infection.
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29 Jan 2021
‘’I’ve had messages from so many people – it’s been amazing.’’
A photo of Velinda Beran, Sister and team leader on our cardiac intensive care unit at St George’s, can be seen all over the world at present. The image – which is also being used as part of a new Government campaign – shows Velinda treating a patient in ITU …
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28 Jan 2021
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Pay It Forward…
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twenty-third series following patients treated in the same 24-hour period at St George’s in south west London. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain – a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day.
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26 Jan 2021
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: You Can’t Buy Love…
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twenty-third series following patients treated in the same 24-hour period at St George’s in south west London. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain – a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day.
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19 Jan 2021
Key information for patients about the Covid-19 vaccine
The NHS is currently offering the Covid-19 vaccine to people most at risk from the virus. St George’s is one of 50 hospital hubs across the country that is administering the vaccine to the priority groups. The Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against …
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19 Jan 2021
St George’s home-birth service has now re-started
Last month, we took the difficult decision to temporarily suspend all home-births connected with St George’s Hospital. We are pleased to confirm that we have today (Friday, 15 January) re-started our home-birth service, meaning women planning to have their baby at home, and who live in areas which the Trust …
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15 Jan 2021
Past Covid-19 infection provides some immunity, but reinfections are seen after eight months
People infected with Covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic were 94% protected against reinfection in the second wave, a study by microbiologists at St George’s has found, although those with immunity may be vulnerable to catching the virus again. The study, led by Dr Aodhán Breathnach, Consultant Medical …
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15 Jan 2021
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Count on Me…
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twenty-third series following patients treated in the same 24-hour period at St George’s in south west London. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain – a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day.
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12 Jan 2021
Notice for those calling St George’s: Temporary phone fault resolved (Monday 4 January)
Monday 4 January, 3.15pm This issue has now been resolved. Anyone calling the hospital, including switchboard on 020 8672 1255, should get through as normal. Thank you for your patience while we worked to correct the issue. ————— Monday 4 January, 2pm St George’s is currently experiencing a fault with …
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4 Jan 2021
Planned operations, outpatient appointments and diagnostic tests – update for all patients
Like all hospitals, we are seeing increased demand for our services at present, due to Covid-19 combined with a higher number of patients accessing urgent and emergency care. To ensure we can continue to provide safe and effective care for those patients that need it, we have taken the proactive decision …
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23 Dec 2020
National lockdown: Stay at home
Tougher restrictions are now in place in London and across the country as part of the national lockdown announced by the government on 4 January 2021. The lockdown has been introduced following a rapid rise in Covid-19 infections attributed to the spread of a new variant of the virus. You …
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21 Dec 2020
Lorraine Kelly opens new garden at St George’s
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly visited St George’s this month to officially open our new garden area outside Atkinson Morley wing, which has been transformed thanks to charitable funding.
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14 Dec 2020
Landmark moment as first St George’s patient receives Covid-19 vaccination
The biggest vaccine campaign in NHS history kicked off this morning, as 60-year-old Tharmini Gopalakrishnan became the first person to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab at St George’s.
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8 Dec 2020
St George’s surgeons give warning as three children need surgery after swallowing magnetic balls
Between Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, St George’s paediatric surgery team operated on three children who had magnetic balls lodged in their digestive systems.
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7 Dec 2020
St George’s staff support national Covid-19 vaccine campaign
St George’s staff have been featured in posters and campaign materials which are being shared across the country to support the launch of the Covid-19 vaccination programme this week.
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7 Dec 2020
