Coronavirus Archive
Fall in proportion of Covid hospital patients primarily treated for the virus
Covid-19 infections hit record levels across UK in run-up to Christmas
Russells Hall Hospital restricts visiting as Covid-19 infections surge
NHS hospital staff absences due to Covid nearly double in a month
Extra Covid restrictions could be needed ‘at pace’ as NHS prepares for surge
New virus infections driven by Omicron soar in Australia
How do Covid-19 restrictions compare around the UK for New Year’s Eve?
Calls mount to prioritise NHS staff for Covid tests as hospital numbers rise
PM hails vaccination effort for ‘incomparably better’ New Year’s Eve
Germany to lift UK travel ban
Number of Covid patients in hospital in England at highest level since February
How are Covid restrictions different across the UK moving into the new year?
Welsh Government comes to Westminster’s aid with four million Covid tests
Wales to reduce Covid isolation period to seven days in line with England
Health Secretary condemns ‘mob’ of anti-vaccine protesters in Milton Keynes
NHS chief: Staff absence rates are increasing pressure to cut isolation time
Fit and healthy dad finally home after 40 days in hospital with Covid
Three quarters of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid – study
Nearly two-thirds of region's authorities have record Covid-19 case rates
Hundreds of Covid tests delivered to pharmacies across Sandwell
Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales remain at low level
Shortage of Covid tests ‘very worrying’ ahead of New Year’s Eve festivities
Wolverhampton vaccination site temporarily closed due to staff Covid cases
'Give us a fighting chance' call as pubs and clubs crippled by Covid crisis
Nightingale 'surge hub' to be introduced as NHS moves to 'war footing' over Omicron variant
Call for children aged 12-15 to get second Covid jab
Fewer people returning to offices in Black Country and Staffordshire
Running club's festive tradition returns after flood and Covid disruption
Pressure on Government to ramp up testing capacity amid record Covid levels
Hundreds get Covid jab for Christmas in Black Country
More than 800,000 booster and third doses recorded in UK over Christmas
More than 100,000 jab appointments on offer before New Year in the West Midlands
Johnson urges revellers to take a test for New Year’s Eve despite supply issues
Popular Black Country pubs forced to close due to Covid cases ahead of New Year
PM urges people to get vaccinated ahead of New Year celebrations
Visiting banned again at Sandwell and Stafford hospitals
Reducing self-isolation to five days must be backed by evidence, NHS chief says
Restaurants and bars ‘lost average of £10,000 in week before Christmas’
Patients turning up to pharmacies for lateral flow tests ‘every five minutes’
John Swinney warns Scots against heading to England for Hogmanay celebrations
Ambulance workers 'frustrated and demoralised' says chief
Ambulance pressure immense but service winter plan 'is robust'
Over 5,000 have Covid jabs at Mander Centre pop-up centre
What the papers say – December 29
Nicola Sturgeon to give Covid statement as cases reach record levels
NHS in new booster jab drive as Covid cases continue to rise
