Public Health England warn of increased risk for those overweight

PHE: Obesity increases risk of dying from Covid-19

Carrying excess weight increases the risk of hospitalisation, admission to intensive care, and death from Covid-19, according to Public Health England (PHE). PHE's Chief Nutritionist Dr Alison Tedstone says "it's too early to understand why obesity is interacting with Covid-19” but added that excess weight "puts more pressure on the body which makes it harder to fight infections". Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Buckland: Obesity review is 'stark reminder'

People who are overweight or obese are being urged to lose weight after a new Public Health England (PHE) review found a dramatic rise in the risk of hospitalisation and death from Covid-19. Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says that everyone has an individual responsibility to tackle the problem of obesity. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Midnight gym session for Jeff Brazier as lockdown eased in England

TV presenter Jeff Brazier hits the David Lloyd gym in Hampton, south-westLondon, which opened at midnight after the latest easing of coronavirusrestrictions in England. It comes as the Government prepares to launch anobesity strategy after Public Health England found being overweight increasesthe serious risks from Covid-19, including hospitalisation and death.

Herefordshire farm in lockdown after 73 Covid-19 cases

Around 200 workers at a farm in Herefordshire have been quarantined following an outbreak of Covid-19.Some 73 positive cases of the virus have been confirmed among workers at vegetable producer AS Green and Co, which is based in the village of Mathon, near Worcester.A joint statement from Public Health England (PHE) Midlands and Herefordshire Council said employees were being asked to remain on the farm during the period of isolation.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Speaks Frankly About Being 'Way Overweight'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has publicly admitted he was 'way overweight' when he was hospitalized for the novel coronavirus COVID-19. According to CNN, Johnson spoke bluntly about his struggle with obesity in a video posted to his official Twitter account. I've always wanted to lose weight for ages and ages. I think many people, I struggle with my weight. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson The video comes as part of the British government's campaign to lower obesity rates in the United Kingdom. In the UK, 63% of adults are overweight, with around half of those people being obese. Also, one in five British children aged 10-11 are obese.

'I was too fat' admits UK PM in obesity campaign

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Britain to slim down, using his own struggles with his weight before he contracted the novel coronavirus to encourage people to take more exercise.

Boris Johnson tells of his own struggles to lose weight as he launches obesity strategy

Mandatory credit: @BorisJohnson Boris Johnson has told how he struggles withhis own weight as he urged people to take action to improve their health. In avideo released to mark the launch of the Government’s obesity strategy, thePrime Minister said he had lost at least a stone in weight after recoveringfrom coronavirus.

Government to announce new strategy to tackle obesity

Boris Johnson will set out the details of the “Better Health” campaign as helooks to tackle the country’s obesity problem. The headline changes in theobesity strategy include banning “buy one, get one free” promotions onfattening products and outlawing supermarkets from tempting shoppers withunhealthy snacks at checkouts and store entrances. Restaurants will have todisplay the calories contained in items on menus and there will be aconsultation into doing the same for any alcohol sold.