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All adults to be offered booster jab in acceleration of expansion
Nursing leaders have expressed concern about the “scale and pace” of the vaccine programme expansion
Laura Hartley
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Change in testing for Covid-19 contacts from Tuesday
Double-jabbed people identified as a contact of someone with Covid-19 in England will be told to take a daily rapid test for seven days from Tuesday, health officials said. Unvaccinated adults are not eligible for this new daily testing policy and they must self-isolate for 10 days
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Girl, 11, dies as chemicals discovered at block of flats
The Metropolitan Police said it was called just after 4pm on Saturday by paramedics
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The UK Covid Alert Level increased amid rising Omicron cases
Increasing the UK Covid Alert level to Level 4 means the epidemic is “in general circulation
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Covid-19 booster rollout open to people aged 30 and over from Monday
There are around 7.5 million people aged 30 to 39, and 3.5 million of those are eligible from Monday
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New care home visitor limits as part of Covid Plan B restrictions
Fully vaccinated residents visiting family and friends outside the care home will be asked to take a lateral flow test on alternate days for two weeks after each outing
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LadBaby joins up with Ed Sheeran and Elton John for Christmas song
The track, which continues his theme of food pun-based songs, is a humorous take on Sheeran and Sir Elton’s own festive release Merry Christmas
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Severely injured dog rescued by walkers is adopted in time for Christmas
The couple who saved the life of the dog say they are “over the moon” that he has found a new home
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Bank branch closures 'should be paused immediately'
The UK Government committed to legislation to protect access to cash in March 2020
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‘Trolley waits’ in England’s A&E departments hit record high
Staff answered the highest number of 999 calls for any November on record
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Covid-19 rates in south and east England hit highest level since start of year
The figures, from the Health Security Agency, show rates are rising in all regions along with most age groups.
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People's Pet Awards: Tiny horse and dog size of a baby elephant among celebrated animals
Whatever challenges we face, our pets are always by our side, offering unconditional love and support