Coronavirus Archive
Omicron causing 200,000 new infections per day, Sajid Javid tells MPs
New arrangements with Amazon and others to tackle rapid test delivery issues
Further 15 coronavirus deaths recorded across the region
Lateral flow test orders ‘temporarily suspended’ on Government website
Johnson defends ‘ready supply’ of lateral flow tests despite shortage message
Covid-19: UK confirms first Omicron death
Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs ‘induce fewer antibodies against Omicron’
Lateral flow test kits unavailable on Government website
Government will ‘throw everything at’ Covid booster programme, says Javid
New travel rules are ‘disproportionate’, say UK airlines
Half of 111 callers are hanging up as pressure piles onto NHS call handlers
Aston Villa hit by Covid outbreak
Northern Ireland’s Covid cert scheme set to become legally enforceable
What the papers say – December 13
Johnson should face MPs over participation in No 10 staff quiz – Labour
Continuing pandemic could cause older people’s mental health to deteriorate
More than half a million learners waiting for driving test
NHS appointments to be postponed as part of Covid-19 booster expansion
NHS facing ‘huge’ challenge as Omicron sweeps UK
Scottish Government aims to offer boosters to all eligible adults by end of year
Omicron emergency: How does the UK plan to tackle Covid-19 ‘tidal wave’?
Boris Johnson’s booster vaccine statement in full
PM sets accelerated new year booster target in face of Omicron ‘tidal wave’
UK Covid alert level raised following rapid increase in Omicron cases
Public advised to reduce contacts to avoid Covid-19 in run-up to Christmas
Daily rapid testing for double-jabbed Covid-19 contacts in England from Tuesday
No clear communication from leaders on ‘sensible behaviour’ – Covid-19 adviser
Plan B expected to become law as Starmer says he will support new Covid measures
Omicron wave ‘inevitable’ and more measures may be needed, says expert
PM accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges
Covid-19 boosters for millions more as Omicron cases increase
DWP staff drank and ate takeaways ‘late into evening’ during Covid restrictions
Modelling suggests Omicron could see hospital admissions double previous peak
Scottish Government considering introducing new Covid-19 restrictions next week
PM facing largest rebellion of his premiership over Plan B Covid measures
Tougher restrictions would prevent thousands of deaths from Omicron – scientists
Treasury staff had office drinks during November 2020 lockdown
Boosters urged in face of Omicron spread as Gove warns of ‘concerning situation’
'Something rotten' at the heart of Government: MP lashes out at PM
Omicron link closes West Bromwich secondary school site
Omicron could be dominant strain in UK by mid-December, experts warn
Universities should ‘move lessons online’ to protect students before Christmas
Further five coronavirus deaths recorded across the region
Cases of Omicron Covid variant confirmed in Walsall
Downing Street cancels staff Christmas party but urges others to go ahead
Region urged to follow rules despite ‘parties’ hypocrisy
