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Coronavirus

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility David George

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant Sophie Wills

Kate Garraway has issued an update as her husband Derek continues to battle long Covid

Kate Garraway issues career update following husband’s Covid battle Chelsie Sewell

Kate Garraway has shared that she plans to take husband Derek on a trip to have pioneering treatment

Kate Garraway shares major health update on Derek Draper Daniel Mcneil

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike Daniel Mcneil

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine now offered to young clinically vulnerable children Daniel Mcneil

Top 10 richest people in the world & net worth including Bill Gates

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country Patrick Hollis

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee Ethan Evans

Spain, France and Turkey travel  update by Foreign Office Beth Franklin

B&Q announce they will close eight of their Asda sites - here’s when Daniel Mcneil

What to watch at the cinema this weekend including Babylon Daniel Mcneil

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils Patrick Hollis

Ant Middleton’s company reportedly goes bust Daniel Mcneil

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Love Island cast: Student Tanya Manhenga revealed as first contestant Daniel Mcneil

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

Memorable moments 2022: Slaps, spits & snakes take spotlight this year Daniel Mcneil

Pantone reveals their colour of the year as ‘Viva Magenta’ Daniel Mcneil

Sir Tom Moore memorial: Climate protester in court after dirty protest Daniel Mcneil

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms Daniel Mcneil

Covid-19 cases are rising

Worrying rise in coronavirus cases across Wigan Gaynor Clarke

The omicron variant

Covid cases fall in all but five Greater Manchester neighbourhoods Charlotte Green

Coronavirus cases have dropped off massively

Omicron on the run: Covid cases plummeting in every area of Wigan Jon Peake

Long Covid has impacted ambulance staff

North West ambulance services have lost 33,000 working days due to Long Covid Amos Wynn

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Vaccination is still our best tool James Grundy

Coronavirus has declined in more areas of Wigan than it has risen in the latest ONS statistics

The 10 areas of Wigan that have shown an increase in Covid cases as Omicron boos... Jon Peake

Northern is introducing new timetables as part of changes occurring across the country

Rail passengers warned to check before they travel as Northern introduces new ti... Phil Cunnington

Experts say reduced access to help during the pandemic is likely to have contributed to a rise in fatalities among addicts

Death toll of Wigan drink and drug addicts 36% higher than expected Charles Graham

Coronavirus is rising in some areas of Wigan

Covid 19: These are the 10 areas of Wigan where cases have RISEN in a week Jon Peake

The top stories of 2021 on WiganToday.net

These were the most-viewed stories from January to December 2021 on WiganToday.n...

Major moments from modern history have been reimagined as ‘ancient’ cave art Richard Jenkins

A person poses with their Test registration card after being tested at Our Lady's RC Church in Moss Side.

Latest North West Covid case numbers, deaths, hospital admissions & vaccinations Matthew Calderbank

The rollout of vaccinations continues

Covid-19 jabs for all adults in some parts of Wigan Gaynor Clarke

The Little Chippy in Tyldesley

Wigan Borough chippy closes after staff test positive for Covid-19 Liam Soutar

Coronavirus is going to do “weird” things going forward

Super mutant coronavirus variants may emerge, expert warns

More than 90 per cent of Wigan children have been admitted to their first choice school for the next school year

More than 91% of Wigan children accepted into first choice school Liam Soutar

The Government is being urged to recognise long Covid as an occupational disease and set up a compensation scheme for frontline workers suffering from the condition (Photo: Shutterstock)

Campaigners want long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers - here’s w... Helen Johnson

Llandudno Pier

Tourism sector in Wales could be able to reopen in time for Easter Iain Lynn

Vaccinating domestic animals against Covid-19 may be necessary in the future (Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images)

Scientists say pet dogs and cats may need to be vaccinated against Covid Claire Schofield

The experts found that coughing can be as risky as simply talking (Photo: Shutterstock)

Talking can spread coronavirus as much as coughing - according to a new study Sarah Wilson

Familiar scenes close to Wigan Asda

Police declare an emergency incident in Greater Manchester as Storm Christoph co... Charles Graham

Coronavirus case rates have dropped week-on-week across every region of England, new analysis has shown

Covid-19 rates drop in every region of England, new data shows Joe Gammie, PA

Clinical staff wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as they care for a patient in intensive care

People who think they are ‘invincible’ urged to be aware of long Covid impact Iain Lynn

Three vaccinations have now been approved

More coronavirus vaccination centres to open their doors in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

These are your legal rights if your child’s school temporarily closes - for staf... Helen Johnson

A quarter of Adults have admitted intentionally breaking Covid-19 restrictions t... Conor Pharo

Shaun with his daughters Hannah and Tasha

How a fund-raiser in memory of 'football mad' Wigan dad raised £15,000 for disad... Liam Soutar

Nick Pope of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Explained! Everything you need to know about the January transfer window Jason Jones

A third of adults living with a disability have been unable to buy groceries at ... Conor Pharo

A new campaign is advising you to keep windows open over winter to fight Covid Ethan Shone

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