Concern that mixed messages over risks of virus could cause people not to come forward for autumn jabsThe prevailing idea that “Covid is over” may jeopardise England’s autumn booster programme, scientists have...
Read MoreStudy of triple vaccinated people also says Omicron infection does little to reduce chance of catching variant againPeople who caught Covid during the first wave of the pandemic get no boost to their immune response if they...
Read MoreGDP rose by 0.1% in February, down from 0.8% in January, says ONS, after City economists had predicted 0.3%Business live updates: GDP rose only 0.1% in FebruaryUK growth slowed more than expected in February amid a slump in car...
Read MoreNicola Sturgeon says increase driven by Omicron sub-variant means rule must remain beyond 21 MarchThe requirement to wear face masks on public transport, in shops and other enclosed public spaces will remain in place in...
Read MoreHealth secretary blames impact of Omicron for delay, which health leaders say could exacerbate England’s waiting list crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSajid Javid has denied that a...
Read MoreHundreds still dying from Covid each day in the UK as fear of the virus wanesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Covid booster campaign has stalled, and declining trust in the prime minister is...
Read MoreMinister says lower severity of Omicron variant ‘opens the window for us to look at it’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDowning Street appears likely to drop its policy of dismissing...
Read MoreCompulsory use of face masks, vaccine certificates and work from home guidance all ended in England; Moderna follows Pfizer in launching trial to target OmicronTory MPs to send letters of no confidence in PM after...
Read MoreReact study concludes past infection associated with high risk of Omicron; Dutch government will ease restrictions despite record casesScotland to relax strict work-from-home guidance from MondayLong Covid: doctors find...
Read MoreMeasures introduced to fight spread of Omicron could be lifted next week with millions told to return to workplacesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson is expected to instruct millions...
Read MoreNightclubs can reopen and three-household limit on indoor gatherings to end from next MondayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRestrictions brought in before Christmas to stem the Omicron surge...
Read MoreFirst minister Nicola Sturgeon urged people to remain cautious; Polish health officials say the country has entered a fifth waveMore than 900 Covid deaths in England and Wales in first week of JanuaryCalls for French MP to...
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