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: UK hits record case numbers for second day and Wales considers Christmas measures
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. We'll have another update For You in The Morning .
1. Record Covid cases for second day running as booster numbers riseA record number of daily coronavirus cases have been reported across the UK for The Second day in a row, with - up by nearly 10,000 on The Day before. However, there was also a new high of daily booster vaccines with 745,183 top-up or third doses given on Wednesday, which is over 300,000 extra jabs than were administered just One Week ago. England's chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty , has warned Omicron variant cases could rise " incredibly fast" but its peak might subside quickly due to the booster rollout.
2. Welsh Government considers Christmas measuresMinisters in Wales have been meeting to, as they seek to slow the Covid-19 variant's advance. The Welsh Government 's cabinet are set to consider whether to impose legal restrictions or focus on advice to limit social contact, or a combination of the two. Earlier, Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford said Omicron will hit the country " very quickly and very steeply" in January and many services - from the NHS to bin collections - could be affected if lots of workers are off sick.
3. Queen cancels pre-Christmas family lunchThe Queen has as a precautionary measure following the UK's surge in Omicron cases. A source said it was felt the annual event could put too many people's Christmas plans At Risk . The decision comes as families across the UK consider their Christmas plans in The Light of the country's biggest Covid surge yet. England's chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty yesterday advised people prioritise events " that really matter" to avoid The Risk of infection.
4. France to drastically restrict travel from UKFrance is tightening Covid restrictions for travellers arriving from the UK, as the. French Prime Minister Jean Castex 's office said that from Saturday travellers would have to give a compelling reason for coming to France, while all arrivals will have to provide a negative Covid test less than 24 hours old and isolate for at least Two Days . The UK's Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed lorry drivers would be exempt from the new restrictions, following fears over the impact on supply chains.
5. PM denies 'stealth' lockdown and Chancellor returns over hospitality concernsBoris Johnson has, despite accusations of doing just that from some of his own MPs. The Prime Minister said he was not telling The Public to cancel events, but rather urging them to exercise " caution" over Christmas. However, several Conservative MPs have accused the PM of damaging many businesses, with Tory backbencher arguing the government was " putting hospitality into effective lockdown". Meanwhile, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to concerned over Omicron, after questions were raised over his absence.
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, The protection given by Covid vaccines and testing means Christmas will be " very different" this year, says the Prime Minister . And there's More . .Want to know More about what we know about the symptoms of the Omicron variant So Far ? Our health editor Michelle Roberts taken a look.
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