Coronavirus

Bolton has recorded a dramatic drop in is hospitalisation rate from Covid.

Bolton sees dramatic drop in Covid hospitalisations
The number of people in hospital with Covid in Bolton has dropped dramatically.

Lord David Wolfson, a Conservative peer and justice minister has resigned over Prime Minister’s “own conduct” in a letter to Boris Johnson today (PA)

First Tory resigns in wake of Boris Johnson lockdown law breaking

Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus. (PA)

NHS add NINE new Covid symptoms you should look out for - the full list

Free Covid tests will end in England from April 1, find out if you will still be eligible for free ones (PA)

Free Covid tests in England to be scrapped for most people from this week

Wilhite won a Webby lifetime achievement award in 2013 for his creation of the GIF (PA)

Stephen Wilhite, inventor of GIFs, dies of Covid aged 74

Sajid Javid has confirmed people aged 75 and over, the immunosuppressed and those living in care homes will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine (PA)

Sajid Javid announces fourth Covid jab to be offered to highest risk groups

As Covid cases continue to decline, updates are being made to the current UK travel rules (PA)

These UK travel rules are changing on Friday as Covid cases continue to fall

UK 'past the point' where vaccinating children would help in fight against Covid (PA)

UK 'past the point' where vaccinating children would help in fight against Covid

Sean Ward used to play Callum Logan on the ITV soap Coronation Street (PA)

Coronation Street star homeless as anti-vax views leave him without work

Covid scientists are monitoring new BA.2 variant of Omicron in the UK. (PA)

UK government monitoring new 'BA.2' variant of Omicron - what we know

When will self-isolation rules end? What we know

Where you have to wear face masks in England as Boris Johnson eases rules (PA)

Where you have to wear face masks in England as Boris Johnson eases rules

Boris Johnson is preparing to announce a series of policies as he looks to survive pressure over the partygate revelations. (PA)

Boris Johnson announcements expected as more Tory MPs call for partygate resignation

Downing Street (PA)

Boris Johnson's alleged 'wine time Fridays' and other lockdown gatherings

Around half of the temporary workers Tesco employed over Christmas have been kept on (PA)

Tesco decision impacts thousands of jobs amid Omicron absences

The Prime Minister will take Commons questions following alleged gathering in No 10 garden in breach of lockdown rules. (PA)

Boris Johnson told to come clean over party scandal by furious MPs ahead of PMQs

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) previously said the isolation period was effectively the same in both the UK and America. Photo via PA of Boris Johnson.

UK health officials update guidance on five day isolation period - what we know

Photo via PA shows someone reading the Covid-19 self test leaflet for lateral flows.

Signs of Omicron in children revealed by GP - see full list of symptoms

A new 'Deltacron' Covid variant has been found in Cyrpus, according to reports. Here's what we know (Canva)

Reports of a new 'Deltacron' Covid variant: What we know

Tory MPs are pushing for a vision for living with the virus. (PA)

Boris Johnson under pressure over Covid restrictions from MPs

Education minister Nadhim Zahawi is the first government minister to publicly support the reduction of the isolation period in England to five days. (PA)

Government minister calls for Covid isolation to be reduced to five days in England

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has insisted tests will remain free amid criticism (PA)

Lateral flow tests to remain free amid shortage rumours

A scientist has said that the Omicron variant could lead to Covid becoming endemic (PA)

Omicron could make Covid endemic and more like common cold, says scientist

Children will be adversely affected by the pandemic the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders has said (PA)

Covid generation will look back on pandemic ‘like evacuees of war’ says School leader

It is the second time Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has caught the virus.

Sir Keir Starmer tests positive for Covid for second time and will miss PMQs today

The Government said the move will “maximise the number of children in school” for the “maximum amount of time”. (PA)

Children will have to wear masks in secondary school classrooms in England

Photo of Boris Johnson as he pushes the Government's Get Boosted Now campaign in light of Omicron. Photo via PA.

Will Boris Johnson make an announcement today or this week? What we know

A tribunal, held in Manchester earlier this month, heard that the claimant refused to return to work in July 2020 because she had a “genuine fear” of contracting coronavirus and passing it on to her partner. Photo via Google Maps shows Alexandra

Woman who refused to work due to 'genuine fear' of Covid-19 loses discrimination case

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

How severe is Omicron Covid variant: what we know

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

How severe is Omicron Covid variant: what we know

Boris Johnson could implement a circuit breaker lockdown in the next 48 hours to help slow the spread of Covid-19 (PA)

Boris Johnson could announce new Covid restrictions in next 48 hours, according to reports

Boris Johnson has ruled out tougher Covid measures for Christmas Day (PA)

Boris Johnson rules out tougher Christmas Covid restrictions - watch here

Step 2 Covid restrictions: Boris Johnson breaks silence (PA)

Step 2 Covid restrictions: Boris Johnson breaks silence on new Christmas rules

The Spectator has published an image of Boris Johnson, appearing to be maskless on public transport. Photo of Boris Johnson via PA.

Photo appears to show maskless Boris Johnson on train

Some Premier League matches have been postponed. Photo via PA.

Premier League urged to postpone all fixtures this weekend

Gillian Keegan was asked on Sky News how concerned she was about more restrictions or closures of schools in January.

Are schools shutting again? Health minister gives Covid update on schools

Booster jabs will be offered to all over 18s (PA)

NHS vaccine website crashes after booster jabs offered to over-18s

PA image of the NHS Covid app - this is how it will look once opened on your phone and you will need to log in.

Covid vaccine passport: How to get yours and what they look like

Photo by PA of a care home resident holding hands with her daughter.

Stricter rules on visitors 'likely' to be reintroduced in care homes

Blue Light Card members and NHS staff can get a Christmas discount at Morrisons (PA)

Blue Light Card members and NHS staff can get Christmas discount at Morrisons

Health Secretary Sajid Javid addressing the Commons on Monday (PA)

Sajid Javid issues update on Christmas parties in light of Omicron Covid-19 variant

Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey, pictured. Photo: PA.

Christmas partygoers should avoid 'snogging under the mistletoe', minister says

Why is new Covid variant called Omicron and how to pronounce it

Why is new Covid variant called Omicron and how to pronounce it

Boris Johnson, pictured by PA inset, and a Christmas party scene, credit to Pixabay.

Boris Johnson issues update on Christmas parties amid Omicron variant concerns

Emmanuel Macron (PA)

France introduces strict new Covid travel rules for non-EU arrivals

People browsing the Christmas market in Nottingham, the city where one of the two cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were identified last week. Photo: PA.

Omicron variant: Will there be another lockdown at Christmas? What we know

Photo of an NHS nurse holding the coronavirus vaccine. Image by PA.

All people aged 18 and over to be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine

Dangerous new Covid variant reaches Europe as Belgium reports first case

New Covid-19 variant could be "very serious" say scientists: What we know

Dangerous new Covid variant reaches Europe as Belgium reports first case

NHS walk-in clinics for the COVID-19 booster jab and those aged 12+ opened yesterday (PA)

NHS COVID-19 vaccination walk-ins open for booster jabs: Bolton clinics

Boris Johnson discussed vaccine passports, jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds, the booster vaccine programme, and face coverings.

This is what Boris Johnson said in his Covid announcement today

Parents in England warned over a delayed start to school in September

Parents in England warned over a delayed start to school in September

5 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you are vaccinated. (Canva)

5 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you are vaccinated