A new survey from doctorsThe union found that more than a third of doctors have faced "recent abuse" by patients or those who accompany them to their appointments. This was even higher among GPs: half said they had suffered abuse in some format in the past month.
The survey comes after a warning that the NHS waiting list could swell to more than 14 million in England alone by the autumn of next year.
It comes when the European Union has said it will not change its safe travel list this week, a I the official told Reuters on Monday, allowing non-essential travel from the United States to continue for the time being.
The list currently comprises two dozen countries, including the United States, Japan and Australia, which are considered safe from a health perspective under the ongoing pandemic.
Last week, an EU official said that the inclusion of the United States on the list could be reconsidered, as the country sees a large increase in infections.
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Doctors face 'increasing levels of abuse' - survey
Doctors who have battled coronavirus on the front lines for more than a year and a half have faced a torrent of abuse from patients, a new survey suggests.
The British Medical Association (BMA) warned of a "growing level of abuse" towards GPs, asking the public to be nice to NHS workers.
A new survey by the doctors union found that more than a third of doctors have faced "recent abuse" by patients or those who accompany them to their appointments.
This was even higher among GPs, where half said they had been abused in some format in the past month.
The NHS said it "will not tolerate" abuse or violence towards staff.
Covid-19 vaccines will be required for the military under the new US plan.
Members of the U.S. military should receive the coronavirus vaccine starting next month according to a plan set out by the Pentagon on Monday.
The new rule has also been endorsed by President Joe Biden.
In memoranda distributed to all troops, top Pentagon leaders said the vaccine is a necessary step to maintain military readiness.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the mid-September deadline could be sped up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or if infection rates continue to rise.
Premier League announces that fans are subject to random checks on Covid-19 status
The Premier League has announced that fans will be subject to random checks for their Covid-19 status on some grounds in the first weeks of the new season.
The 2021-22 campaign, with fans returning to stadiums following the easing of coronavirus restrictions, begins on Friday when Brentford hosts Arsenal.
In a statement released Monday on match day protocols, the Premier League said fans attending games should be prepared to show that they have been fully vaccinated or have received a negative lateral flow test within 48 hours. above, through your NHS Covid pass through the NHS. application or website link.
