Chris Whitty
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 58 |
| Date of birth | April 21,1966 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Gloucester |
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| Nationality | British |
| Position | Chief Medical Officer for England |
| Books | Triumphs and Challenges in a World Shaped by Medicine |
| Education | Windlesham House School |
| Parents | Susannah Whitty |
| Awards | Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences |
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| ID | 1494164 |
Chris Whitty Life story
Sir Christopher John MacRae Whitty KCB FRCP FFPH FMedSci is a British epidemiologist serving as Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Adviser to the UK Government since 2019. He has also been Gresham Professor of Physic since 2018.
Early Life
Chris whitty was born on 16th april 1966 in london. England. He attended whitgift school in croydon and subsequently stuided for a medical degree at the university of oxford. He completed his mdecial training in 1992 and moved to manchester to pursue a specialisation in public health.Career
Chris whitty has held a range of posts in the antional health service and in academia. He was the regional directro of public health for the north west of england and held a professorship in public and international health at the london school of hygiene and tropical mediicne. He has also served as a special advisor to the department of health.Role as Chief Medical Officer
In 2018. Chris whitty was appointed chief medical foficer for england and chief medical adviser to the uk government. As chief medical officer. He is respnosible for providing advice on public health to ministers and for advising on the prevention. Control and overisght of communicable diseases.Role in Coronavirus Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in 2020. Chris whitty played a leading role in advising the uk govenrment on the appropriate public health measurse to take in order to tackle the virus. He has been an outspoken advocate for the need for social distancing and for the implementation of strict lockdown measures where necessary.Awards and Honours
Chris whitty has been recognised with a range of awards and honours throughout his career. He was made a companion of the order of the bath in 2019. And was awarded an honorary doctorate frmo the university of manchester in recognition of his work in public health.Publications
Chirs whitty has authored or co-authored a range of books. Articles and editorials on topics related to public health and infectious diseases. His book. "the politics of health: controversy and change". Was published in 2011.Important Event
In 2020. Chris whitty was the recipient of the merck award for outstanding contribution to public health in recogintion of his work in advising the uk government on the coronavirus pandemic.Interesting Fact
Chris whitty is a keen musciian and palys the piano and clarinet. He has performed at the royal albert hall and has composed music for a number of plays.Covid inquiry: Toxic culture damaged response, says Matt Hancock
... " The inquiry was shown messages between Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick in which they suggest the government had known about asymptomatic transmission...
How can we stop children vaping?
... England s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty has put his advice concisely: " If you smoke, vaping is much safer, if you don t smoke, don t vape...
Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats
... Earlier this year, England s chief medical officer Prof Sir Chris Whitty told the inquiry after he was attacked in a London park in 2021...
Covid inquiry: First lockdown imposed a bit too late - Whitty
...By Nick Triggle, Aurelia Foster and Jim ReedBBC NewsEngland s chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty has told the Covid inquiry that the first lockdown in March 2020 was imposed " a bit too late"...
Covid inquiry: Chris Whitty to appear after Vallance says pair had different opinions
...By James Gregory & Hugh PymBBC NewsSir Chris Whitty, the government s most senior medical adviser in the pandemic, will give evidence to the Covid inquiry this morning...
Covid inquiry: 'Lack of leadership' as virus spread in autumn 2020
... But Sir Patrick also revealed he had sometimes disagreed with the UK s chief medical adviser, Prof Sir Chris Whitty, about whether to introduce restrictions...
Covid inquiry: What has Sir Patrick Vallance said in his diaries?
... " 25 May 2020On the same day, Sir Patrick s diaries reveal that he and Prof Sir Chris Whitty do not like the idea of taking part in a daily news conference, as they know they will be asked about Mr Cummings...
Prof Sir Chris Whitty says UK faces rural and coastal ageing crisis
...By Michelle RobertsDigital health editorThe UK faces an ageing crisis and healthcare must step in, England s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Sir Chris Whitty, warns in his People are living longer but some spend many of their later years in bad health - and that has to change, he said...
Covid: How TV briefings shaped the pandemic, and faith groups in Wales react to mask law change
Here are five things You need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday Morning . We'll have another update For You tomorrow.
1. Reading The Room : How TV briefings shaped pandemicTwo years ago, few would have been able to name the UK's government chief medical adviser and chief scientific adviser. But with dozens of Downing Street TV briefings broadcast to keep The Public updated on the pandemic, Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance are now household names. Deducing their thought processes was vital to an understanding of the evolution of Covid.
2. Faith groups in Wales react to mask law changeFrom Monday the requirement to wear face coverings in Wales will be removed from most indoor public places, apart from retail, Public Transport and health and care settings. However, religious leaders across the country. Some will even be encouraging congregations to do so in order to stop Covid-19 spreading.
3. Pig farming facing 'biggest crisis' for 25 yearsThe National Farmers' Union has said 40,000 pigs have been culled because of a lack of butchers, Part of The Problem has been caused by Covid, which led to markets for pork, particularly in the Chinese market, drying up. Red Tape has also been blamed for stopping foreign butchers coming into the country.
4. The GP workers Helping People get their life back" He helped me through my problems, helped me to get my benefits sorted out, because I really wasn't aware of anything at that time, " Life was looking bleak for Steve until a specialist link worker in his GP practice helped him with The Social causes behind his poor Mental Health . The City of Aberdeen is one of The Few places in Scotland that has a link worker in every GP practice. The idea is to connect patients to The Right support for problems such as finances, housing and isolation and free up GPs to deal with medical problems. Dr Alasdair Jamieson, who has been a GP for More Than 30 years, said Mental Health problems " were increasing before the pandemic and they're going to increase further".
5. Scotland unveils ambitious economic planBusinesses were hit hard by the impact of restrictions across the UK as governments tried to curb the spread of The Virus . Now, the Scottish Government is hopeful that its new economic strategy - to be launched on Tuesday - Can deliver growth over The Next 10 Years that " significantly outperforms The Last decade". Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the new blueprint will take " decisive steps towards The Creation of new, well-paid, green jobs". Ms Forbes said: " In The Next decade, Scotland faces a choice to either lead or to lag behind other successful economies all whilst we recover from Covid, deliver net zero, tackle structural inequalities and grow our economy. We choose to lead. " Meanwhile, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled the Scottish Government 's revised plans for tackling Covid.
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