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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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Omicron variant cases identified in Plymouth
The city's health chief Dr Ruth Harrell announced that cases of the Covid-19 variant have been discovered.
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Plymouth residents warned to assume Omicron is already in city
'I would urge everyone to closely follow all the measures that are being put in place.'
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Omicron cases confirmed in Gloucestershire
'Scientists are still working hard to understand more about this new variant.'
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Three doses of the Pfizer Covid vaccine ‘neutralises Omicron’, study suggests
The firms said they were continuing to work on a variant-specific vaccine for Omicron and expected to have it available by March
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Everything you need to know about Plan B restrictions and where you'll need a face mask
Each of the four nations’ handling of the pandemic is managed by their own leaders
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Boris Johnson confirms 'Plan B' Covid restrictions will come into force
While 568 cases had been confirmed in the UK “the true number is certain to be much higher”
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Nine new Omicron variant cases in 24 hours
Margaret Keenan, who a year ago became the first person to have a Covid-19 jab, has urged people to get a vaccination
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Another 115 Covid-19 cases of Omicron variant confirmed in England
NHS England’s national medical director said it is “too early” to say how frequently Covid-19 boosters will be needed in future
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Several cases of Omicron variant confirmed in Rutland
'We should expect more cases and take extra care.'
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First Omicron case confirmed in Bristol
Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees announced Public Health England identified the variant in an unnamed resident of Bristol.