UK's Johnson hopes to avoid lockdown in winter virus roadmap
3 years, 6 months ago

UK's Johnson hopes to avoid lockdown in winter virus roadmap

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Are you worried about the NHS this winter? Join The Independent Debate
3 months, 1 week ago

Are you worried about the NHS this winter? Join The Independent Debate

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Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn

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Cases of flu ‘rising rapidly’ as Brits urged to get vaccinations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cases of flu ‘rising rapidly’ as Brits urged to get vaccinations

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Unvaccinated students in UK face risk of deadly infection as ‘some tragically dying’
1 year, 7 months ago

Unvaccinated students in UK face risk of deadly infection as ‘some tragically dying’

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Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs warn
1 year, 7 months ago

Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs warn

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NHS flu jabs and Covid boosters to be scrapped for millions
1 year, 7 months ago

NHS flu jabs and Covid boosters to be scrapped for millions

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Covid UK: Calls for booster jabs by Autumn as cases continue to rise
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid UK: Calls for booster jabs by Autumn as cases continue to rise

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Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown if more deadly Covid variant emerges
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown if more deadly Covid variant emerges

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Nicola Sturgeon to announce if Covid restrictions to be eased further
3 years ago

Nicola Sturgeon to announce if Covid restrictions to be eased further

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Ministers expected to axe passenger locator forms by end of week
3 years ago

Ministers expected to axe passenger locator forms by end of week

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'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK
3 years, 1 month ago

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with Covid-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents. Johnson said that the legal requirement to self-isolate for people who test positive for Covid would be removed on Feb. 24 while free universal testing would …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants of the virus. “But it is the day when all the efforts of the last two years finally enabled us to protect …

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs
3 years, 1 month ago

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs

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Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on Monday to outline the government’s new long-term COVID-19 plan. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants …

Over-50s set to be offered Covid booster vaccines this autumn
3 years, 1 month ago

Over-50s set to be offered Covid booster vaccines this autumn

The Telegraph  

Millions of over-50s could be offered Covid boosters this autumn, as Boris Johnson hailed Britain's vaccine rollout as key to "restoring our liberties in full". Fourth jabs will start being offered to those aged 75 and over from next month, with a further rollout of vaccines expected later this year, when the programme may be much more widely extended. Announcing …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

Ministers urged to use half-term to boost vaccine take-up among children amid slump in jab numbers
3 years, 1 month ago

Ministers urged to use half-term to boost vaccine take-up among children amid slump in jab numbers

Daily Mail  

Ministers have been urged to use the half-term break to ramp up Covid jabs for teenagers and keep schools open amid a fall in demand. Boris Johnson announced this week the Government is on course to lift all remaining Covid restrictions a month early, with February 24 pencilled in as 'Covid Freedom Day'. Stephen Morgan, the shadow schools minister, said: …

UK to drop COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers
3 years, 1 month ago

UK to drop COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers

ABC  

The British government will scrap coronavirus testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from next month, a decision the travel industry has hailed as a major step towards normality. Key points: From February 11, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to take a COVID-19 test when arriving in the UK The travel industry has welcomed the decision, saying it …

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
3 years, 1 month ago

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government announced Monday that it is scrapping coronavirus travel testing requirements for the vaccinated, news hailed by the travel industry as a big step back to normality. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that “to show that this country is open for business, open for travelers, you will see changes so that people arriving no longer have …

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
3 years, 1 month ago

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

The Independent  

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Huge boost for half-term holidays as ministers set to scrap Covid tests for fully-jabbed
3 years, 1 month ago

Huge boost for half-term holidays as ministers set to scrap Covid tests for fully-jabbed

Daily Mail  

Holidaying Britons will not have to take a Covid test after returning to the UK within weeks under plans designed to 'set Britain free', Grant Shapps confirmed today. The Transport Secretary told MPs today that it was clear that the border test regime - which costs around £120 per family - had 'outlived its usefulness' and he was 'setting Britain …

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'
3 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'

News 18  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said most restrictions deployed to fight the latest wave of the Covid pandemic in England would be lifted from next week. People will no longer have to wear masks in closed spaces, work from home and prove vaccination to enter public spaces such as nightclubs, Johnson told parliament. Johnson told MPs: “While there …

Boris Johnson says he wants Global Britain – then stop blocking access to Covid vaccines for poorer countries
3 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson says he wants Global Britain – then stop blocking access to Covid vaccines for poorer countries

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From boosters to Brexit: What will your holiday look like in 2022?
3 years, 2 months ago

From boosters to Brexit: What will your holiday look like in 2022?

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NHS in new booster jab drive as Covid cases continue to rise
3 years, 2 months ago

NHS in new booster jab drive as Covid cases continue to rise

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UK’s Johnson defies pressure to impose COVID curbs over Christmas
3 years, 3 months ago

UK’s Johnson defies pressure to impose COVID curbs over Christmas

Al Jazeera  

PM Boris Johnson says ministers decided not to limit social interactions over the imminent festive period, but will keep situation under review. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defied pressure to tighten coronavirus rules over Christmas to curb surging Omicron cases, but pledged to keep the situation “under constant review”. However, after a Cabinet meeting, Johnson said ministers had decided …

British PM Johnson Faces Revolt in Parliament Over Covid Measures
3 years, 3 months ago

British PM Johnson Faces Revolt in Parliament Over Covid Measures

News 18  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a large rebellion among his Conservative lawmakers on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote over new restrictions to try to curb the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant. ‘HUGE SPIKE’ Before the series of votes on the measures, due to start at around 1830 GMT, Johnson warned his cabinet of top ministers that there …

Meeting target for Covid boosters will be a monumental challenge, Sturgeon says
3 years, 3 months ago

Meeting target for Covid boosters will be a monumental challenge, Sturgeon says

The Independent  

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns Britain faces a 'tidal wave' of Omicron cases, speeds up booster vaccine rollout
3 years, 3 months ago

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns Britain faces a 'tidal wave' of Omicron cases, speeds up booster vaccine rollout

ABC  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Britain faces a "tidal wave" of infections from the Omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defences against it. Key points: The Prime Minister announced everyone over 18 would be offered a booster before the new year He said it was now clear that two doses did …

The 65 vaccine passport Tory rebels
3 years, 3 months ago

The 65 vaccine passport Tory rebels

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson could face the biggest rebellion of his premiership so far next week, with 60 Tory MPs said to be planning to vote against the imposition of extra coronavirus measures. Boris Johnson is seen arriving at a central London hospital after his wife, Carrie Johnson gave birth to a baby girl earlier this week The Plan B measures also …

UK inquiry to look into 2 more alleged government gatherings
3 years, 3 months ago

UK inquiry to look into 2 more alleged government gatherings

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The British government confirmed Thursday that an inquiry into an alleged …

Work from home, vaccine pass: UK PM deploys 'Plan B' to contain Omicron
3 years, 3 months ago

Work from home, vaccine pass: UK PM deploys 'Plan B' to contain Omicron

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed tougher Covid-19 restrictions in England on Wednesday, ordering people to work from home, wear masks in public places and use vaccine passes to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Undermined by accusations that his staff partied at Downing Street during a Christmas lockdown last year, Johnson said Omicron was spreading rapidly and …

New Covid restrictions ‘could cost UK economy £4bn a month’
3 years, 3 months ago

New Covid restrictions ‘could cost UK economy £4bn a month’

The Independent  

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Foreign jabs to be good enough for travel – but only from December
3 years, 4 months ago

Foreign jabs to be good enough for travel – but only from December

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While those jabbed by the NHS need not quarantine in the event of being “pinged” after a flight to the …

Covid isn’t the only virus circulating this winter – vaccines are the best way to protect the NHS
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid isn’t the only virus circulating this winter – vaccines are the best way to protect the NHS

The Independent  

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Scotland's vaccine passport chaos: Pub bosses brand first weekend of Covid IDs a 'disaster'
3 years, 4 months ago

Scotland's vaccine passport chaos: Pub bosses brand first weekend of Covid IDs a 'disaster'

Daily Mail  

Scottish hospitality bosses have branded Nicola Sturgeon's controversial Covid vaccine passport scheme an 'unmitigated disaster', with more than 500 revellers refused entry, staff receiving abuse and venues forced to close early due to declining footfall. In other Covid developments: The Department of Health reported 36,657 cases and 38 deaths in the past 24 hours; Sir Keir Starmer urged Downing Street …

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections
3 years, 5 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson rules out another lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted on Friday that the country’s rising Covid-19 infections daily figure, which crossed 50,000 this week, is “fully in line” with predictions and ruled out the need for another national lockdown. The National Health Service said Covid booster jabs have now been delivered or booked in at almost nine in 10 care homes as the …

UK faces calls for ‘Plan B’ with COVID-19 cases high and rising; scientists blame waning vaccine immunity
3 years, 5 months ago

UK faces calls for ‘Plan B’ with COVID-19 cases high and rising; scientists blame waning vaccine immunity

Firstpost  

Studies have suggested that vaccines’ protection gradually wanes over time. Millions of people in Britain are being offered booster shots, but critics say the program is moving too slowly London: Many scientists are pressing the British government to reimpose social restrictions and speed up booster vaccinations as coronavirus infection rates, already Europe’s highest, rise still further. “It’s critical we accelerate …

Expert advisor on Covid calls for footballers to face vaccine passports to play in Premier League
3 years, 5 months ago

Expert advisor on Covid calls for footballers to face vaccine passports to play in Premier League

Daily Mail  

‘Prima Donna’ footballers have been rebuked by a public health expert who advises Government on Covid infection for refusing to be vaccinated against the virus. Five England stars have joined the sqaud this week without having a vaccination - manager Gareth Southgate has been among those urging players to be jabbed Prof Neal is fed up with what he sees …

Anger, confusion spread over UK’s new COVID travel rules
3 years, 6 months ago

Anger, confusion spread over UK’s new COVID travel rules

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Travelers and authorities from India and some African countries are furious — and confused — about Britain’s new COVID-19 travel rules, calling them discriminatory. South African Medical Association chairwoman Dr. Angelique Coetzee said citizens were being “discriminated against” and it’s “totally unacceptable.” South African authorities objected not only to the new quarantine rules but also to the …

England simplifies COVID-19 travel rules bashed as confusing
3 years, 6 months ago

England simplifies COVID-19 travel rules bashed as confusing

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government announced a major simplification of its rules for international travel on Friday, heeding complaints from travelers and businesses that its regulations aimed at staving off the spread of COVID-19 were cumbersome and ineffective. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the “simpler, more straightforward system” would allow “more people to travel, see loved ones or conduct business …

Vaccination passports are being considered around the world, but the ACT is unlikely to ease COVID-19 restrictions for double-dosed Canberrans
3 years, 6 months ago

Vaccination passports are being considered around the world, but the ACT is unlikely to ease COVID-19 restrictions for double-dosed Canberrans

ABC  

A ritual has become normalised across parts of continental Europe. However, Mr Barr says his government does not need to encourage vaccination, as Canberrans are less hesitant about getting the shots than other Australians. The Chief Minister says his government does not need to use QR codes or vaccine passports as an incentive, but acknowledges "it might be an issue …

Boris Johnson backs COVID-19 booster shots to prevent lockdowns as UK approaches winter
3 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson backs COVID-19 booster shots to prevent lockdowns as UK approaches winter

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is backing booster COVID-19 vaccine shots for vulnerable people and the elderly as part of his plan to prevent hospitals being overwhelmed and future lockdowns as the UK approaches winter. Key points: The UK will roll out booster shots for vulnerable people and those over 50 in a bid to avoid overwhelming hospitals during winter …

UK to launch COVID-19 vaccine booster programme next week for vulnerable groups
3 years, 6 months ago

UK to launch COVID-19 vaccine booster programme next week for vulnerable groups

Firstpost  

Health minister Sajid Javid also approved a controversial proposal to offer jabs to children aged 12-15 as concern mounts about the spread of the virus in schools London, United Kingdom: Frontline health and social care workers, older people and the clinically vulnerable in Britain will start to receive a booster jab against COVID-19 from next week, the government said on …

UK can ‘live with the virus’, says Boris Johnson
3 years, 6 months ago

UK can ‘live with the virus’, says Boris Johnson

The Independent  

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UK announces COVID booster shot plan for older, vulnerable groups
3 years, 6 months ago

UK announces COVID booster shot plan for older, vulnerable groups

Al Jazeera  

Government unveils plans to rely on vaccines to contain the spread of the virus rather than impose further lockdowns. The United Kingdom has announced a COVID-19 vaccine booster programme for older and more vulnerable people soon as Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government relies on vaccines rather than further lockdowns to navigate a “bumpy” winter. The UK prime minister also outlined …

UK approves vaccines for 12-15s, aims to avoid lockdowns
3 years, 6 months ago

UK approves vaccines for 12-15s, aims to avoid lockdowns

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain decided Monday to follow other countries in offering coronavirus vaccines to children 12 and up, as the government gambled that expanded vaccination and mild tweaks to social behavior can avert the need for lockdowns in the winter. On Monday, the chief medical officers of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland recommended that children aged 12 to 15 …

Boris Johnson ditches UK's COVID-19 vaccine passport plan under pressure from his own party
3 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson ditches UK's COVID-19 vaccine passport plan under pressure from his own party

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the introduction of vaccine passports, announcing he will set out his plans on Tuesday to manage the COVID-19 pandemic during the colder months. Key points: The backtrack comes after officials suggest vaccine passports are necessary Critics within the Conservative party object to vaccine passports as a burden on business and an infringement on …

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