Chris Whitty
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 57 |
| 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: Social caution before Christmas and business support plea
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. We'll have another update For You this evening.
1. Socialise carefully in run up to ChristmasThat's The Message from the Prime Minister and England's chief medical officer after coronavirus infections reached record numbers. You should " think carefully before you go" to the pub or a restaurant, says Boris Johnson , who despite The Warning has not placed any further restrictions - such as limiting numbers or closing Venues - on the hospitality industry. Prof Chris Whitty is urging us not to " mix with people you don't have to" as he warned More records would be broken as Omicron surges.
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Watch Boris Johnson appeal to The Public to 'get boosted now'2. Support plea as customers cancel bookingsWorries about rising infections and Omicron mean some businesses within the hospitality industry are seeing a surge of cancellations. by providing support " in lockstep with future restrictions" deferring business rates and extending VAT discounts. The Treasury says it has no plans to extend support. This also comes as companies brace themselves for staff shortages, with some saying they are already being affected by sickness.
3. Online learning preparationsSome children have been asked to take laptops home, classes have moved online and the overall picture is that schools are prepared if increasing numbers of pupils have to stay At Home due to coronavirus. Many will be but the government says it is committed to ensuring schools in England stay open in January.
4. Booster queues for pregnant womenPregnant women have been among those after the government ramped up the booster programme. They haven't been prioritised but doctors say they should be First In line for the jabs. " We Are clinically Vulnerable - why are we being ignored? " asks Valerie van Mulukom, who is 32 weeks pregnant. The NHS is urging people to book in advance to avoid queues.
5. Covid stops playAt least one Watford fan had already arrived at Burnley when Wednesday's game was Postponed - the same day record coronavirus cases were logged. Premier League matches have been called off because of Covid outbreaks and it looks like three of this weekend's Championship fixtures won't go ahead, and neither will a rugby match. So how much is sport being affected by new Covid cases?
And there's More . .As the UK recorded the highest daily number of cases on Wednesday, our health correspondent Nick Triggle has at what that tells us.
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