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Use of Covid Pass in Wales extended to cinemas and theatres
The NHS Covid Pass was introduced a month ago for entry to nightclubs and larger indoor and outdoor events despite opposition
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Covid-19 vaccine booster programme extended to over-40s
A new study highlighted how boosters can significantly increase people’s protection
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Covid-19 infection levels continue to fall across the UK
Rates of infection have seen a decrease across all four nations.
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Pet dog ‘catches Covid-19 from owners’ in the UK
Experts say there is no evidence the animal was involved in the transmission of the disease to its owners
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Government set to announce mandatory Covid-19 jabs for NHS staff in England
It will affect the thousands of unvaccinated staff working in the health service
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Johnson criticised for ‘irresponsibly parading’ around a hospital without a mask
Mr Johnson is seen elbow-bumping and greeting nurses who are wearing disposable face coverings
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Booster jab bookings extended to a month in advance
People can pre-book an appointment after five months
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Covid-19 infections across UK remain at or near record levels
Also the highest level of infections since weekly ONS estimates began in July 2020
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Tens of thousands of care home staff could lose their jobs next week
“We’re going to see burnout across the sector.”
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Pandemic toll: Millions of ‘years lost’ and life expectancies cut short
Years of life lost were measured by calculating the difference between observed and expected years a person is expected to live
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First pill to treat Covid-19 approved in the UK
The MHRA said the drug should be taken as soon as possible following a positive Covid-19 test and within the first five days
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Record number of Covid booster jabs delivered in a week
Experts have warned that waning immunity from the vaccines could lead to a rise in severe disease and hospital admissions