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Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines cleared for use as booster jabs in UK
The new MHRA guidance says Pfizer boosters can be given to anyone
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The number of patients in hospital with Covid in each NHS Trust in England
While the vaccine has reduced the number of people dying from coronavirus, the number of people being infected is much higher than at this time last year
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‘More deaths, longer lockdowns and lower wages’ in north of England’s pandemic
On average people living in the North had 41 more days of the harshest lockdown restrictions
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Rate of new Covid-19 cases rising in England, figures show
It means three of the four UK nations are now experiencing a jump in rates.
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Christmas tree shortage warning as supply chain issues continue
Supply chain issues caused by a combination of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic could strike again
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New study suggests extremist views are widespread in England’s classrooms
Researchers spoke to 96 teachers in English schools as part of the study
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NHS "ready to go" with vaccine booster rollout
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has spoken in the House of Commons
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Coronavirus passports will be needed in England for some events
The news has been confirmed by vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi
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Winter lockdown could happen as Covid laws set to remain in place
Matt Hancock said he hoped the legislation would not need to be renewed again
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New Covid variant being monitored by World Health Organisation: What it means for UK
Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified in Colombia and cases have been recorded in South America
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World Health Organisation monitoring new coronavirus variant named Mu
It is currently a variant of interest
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International travel changes: Green, amber and red lists in full
In this week's change, Montenegro and Thailand will move to the red list 4am Monday 30 August