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India Covid strain now escalated to ‘variant of concern’
Figures show cases of the variant have increased to 520 from 202 over the last week
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Under 40s to get alternative Covid vaccine from Oxford/AstraZeneca jab
It came as an expert source said they anticipate approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the UK shortly
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UK economy set for best growth since Second World War
Bank governor Andrew Bailey said the brighter outlook was “good news”
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No hint that Covid variants can fully resist vaccines, says scientist
Prof Peacock suggested richer nations should be doing all they can to help vaccinate people in poorer countries
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Two Pfizer doses ‘effective against Covid-19 infection, illness, and death’
Israel currently leads the world in Covid-19 vaccinations, with more than more than half of the population jabbed
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Men across Manchester encouraged to get on the yoga mat ahead of Mental Health Awareness week
It is hoped the event will help shift perceptions about yoga.
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Birmingham's month-long Big Lunch set to be extra successful this year
The Big Lunch will take place between June 5 and July 4 this year.
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Nottingham guide dog owner to walk 100,000 steps for Guide Dogs charity
Mel Griffiths hopes to raise £90,000 for the charity.
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Third Covid jab could be offered to the vulnerable and over 50s in Autumn booster
The Government has committed almost £30 million to improve vaccine testing capacity to help keep on top of the virus and any new variants
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The coronavirus infection rates for all 315 areas of England
The figures, for the seven days to April 30, are based on the number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19
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Testing and quarantine rules for foreign countries under traffic light system
Flights and holidays are due to commence in less than a fortnight
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Regional breakdown of latest coronavirus vaccines administered
More than 50million vaccine doses have been given across the UK as whole