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Further changes to international travel Covid-19 testing
The announcement will be seen as evidence of the mounting concern within Whitehall of the threat posed by the Omicron variant
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First case of new Omicron Covid-19 variant found in Wales
People in Wales will have to self-isolate for 10 days
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Omicron cases in Scotland up to 29 as Steps gig linked to new variant outbreak
Six cases are understood to be linked to this event, but the risk to attendees is said to be low.
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The places in England where new Covid variant Omicron has been confirmed
The UKHSA said that all the cases that have tested positive for the Omicron variant, as well as their contacts, are now isolating
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Number of pupils in England off school due to Covid-19 surges
Face masks are being recommended in communal areas of England’s secondary schools and colleges from this week
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Boris Johnson to hold Downing Street press conference
Health Minister Gillian Keegan said the booking of booster jabs for all adults would open in age order
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UK set to announce expansion of Covid-19 booster vaccine programme
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), preliminary evidence suggests Omicron carries a higher risk of reinfection
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What the new PCR rules are for travel, transport, shops and schools
It comes as the Government has also enforced new rules for international travellers
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Face mask and international travel rules tightened amid new Covid-19 variant
The Prime Minister held an urgent press conference on Saturday afternoon
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Transport Secretary concerned new Covid-19 variant could “defeat the vaccine”
Six countries have been added to the red list in a "safety-first approach"
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More than 200 councils told to find accommodation for migrant children
A voluntary scheme is now going to be made temporarily compulsory
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Covid-19 UK booster programme reaches new milestone
The Government accepted advice from the JCVI to expand the booster programme to those aged 40-49