Jonathan Van-Tam

Britain’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Jonathan Van-Tam attends a media briefing on the latest Covid-19 update, at Downing Street, central London on November 29, 2021 (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Jonathan Van-Tam to leave role as England’s deputy chief medical officer Group Reporter

2.2 million Brits will be eligible to receive more Covid vaccine doses over the coming weeks (image: Getty Images)

Bookings set to open for over-40s booster jabs and teenager second doses Henry Sandercock

Booster jabs are set to become available to over-40s this week (image: Getty Images)

Bookings set to open for over-40s Covid booster jabs and teenager second doses Henry Sandercock

Molunpiravir has been shown to cut the risk of hospital admission or death by 50% among at-risk adults (Photo: Shutterstock)

Two new Covid antiviral drugs secured to protect most at-risk this winter Claire Schofield

Health Secretary Sajid Javid is urging people to have their flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines to help ease pressure on the NHS this winter (Photo: Shutterstock)

Get flu and Covid jabs to ease pressure on NHS this winter, Health Secretary say... Helen Johnson

What Boris Johnson said in his Covid Winter Plan 2021 announcement Carly Roberts

Mixing vaccines can generate high levels of antibodies which can protect against Covid (Photo: Getty Images)

Mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines creates stronger immune response against ... Claire Schofield

Mixing doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines generates a robust immune response against coronavirus, research suggests.

Mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid jabs ‘generates robust immune response’ Iain Lynn

The vaccine was shown to be 67% effective overall against Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

One dose Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine approved for use in the UK Claire Schofield

Surge testing and Covid vaccines will be expanded to six new areas of concern in England in a bid to tackle the spread of the Indian Covid variant (Photo: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Surge testing and Covid vaccines increased in 6 areas in England to tackle India... Helen Johnson

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam

'Do not wreck this now. It is too early to relax.' - Jonathan Van-Tam issues war... Colin Ainscough

Children more interested in a career in science than ever as a result of the pan... Floriane Laroche

This is when everyone in the UK should be vaccinated - according to government’s... Chelsea Rocks

Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine is to be tested on children in new clinical trial - h... Matt Brooks

An arthritis drug could save 1 in 25 Covid patients - and reduce need for ventilators (Photo: Shutterstock)

An arthritis drug could save 1 in 25 Covid patients - and reduce need for ventil... Iain Leggat

Visitors and holidaymakers enjoy the fine weather as they gather on the beaches and the harbour on August 4, 2014 in St Ives, Cornwall

No holidays until ‘everybody’ gets Covid jab – Transport Secretary Iain Lynn

The government will outline its lockdown exit roadmap in the week commencing 22 February (Photo: Shutterstock)

Public warned it’s still ‘too soon’ to book a holiday - when might travel restri... Claire Schofield

The boosters may be needed to tackle new variants of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

People may need autumn 'booster' coronavirus jab to protect against new variants Sarah Wilson

South Africa has halted its usage of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine (Photo: Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images)

South Africa has suspended Oxford vaccine rollout - as study suggests it's not e... Rhona Shennan

A new deal has been announced between the Government and CureVac (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK has struck a deal with a vaccine firm to respond quickly to Covid virus m... Rhona Shennan

A new vaccines partnership has been set up

Vaccines partnership to 'rapidly respond' to new Covid-19 variants Ben Butler

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious even after receiving Covid jabs (Photo by John Sibley-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious eve... Ethan Shone

Boris Johnson will address Parliament this morning - here’s what he might say (Photo by Hannah McKay - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Here's when lockdown could end in England - according to latest government advic... Finlay Greig

All over 50s can now get the flu jab for free - how to arrange yours Helen Johnson

People over the age of 50 will be entitled to a free flu vaccine from the beginning of next month

Free flu vaccine extended to over-50s as NHS battles ‘twin threats’ with Covid-1... Joseph Timan

The UK has bought 5m doses of the new Moderna Covid vaccine - here’s everything ... Helen Johnson

The government has ‘not decided’ when under 50s will receive the Covid vaccine Iain Leggat

Here’s what time Boris Johnson will give a lockdown update at Downing Street ton... Claire Schofield

Here’s what happens if you get flu and Covid at the same time - and how to prote... Alex Nelson

James Grundy MP

James Grundy MP: Opposed to another total lockdown Joseph Timan

These are the chances of a circuit breaker in England - as Scotland and Wales im... Ethan Shone

A Covid-19 vaccine 'should be available just after Christmas' in the UK - here's... Group Reporter

Scientists are recommending pre-planned circuit breaker lockdowns during every s... Ethan Shone

Half the population of England will be under stricter lockdown measures from Saturday

Millions more under coronavirus restrictions as doubts raised about their impact Iain Lynn

Having flu and Covid-19 at the same time significantly increases the risk of death
(Photo: Shutterstock)

Having flu and Covid-19 at the same time significantly increases the risk of dea... Iain Leggat

A patient is given a swine flu vaccination

Warning over dire consequences of Covid and flu ‘co-infection’ Iain Lynn

A government consultation might mean the UK is able to distribute a vaccine before it has been licensed (photo: Shutterstock)

The government may release a coronavirus vaccine before it is fully licensed - h... Ethan Shone

Experts fear that an increase in cases among young people could leak into the older populations. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Brits face an uncertain 6 months after getting 'too relaxed' about coronavirus Sarah Wilson

WORLD FIRST CORONAVIRUS TREATMENT APPROVED FOR NHS USE BY GOVERNMENT

World's first coronavirus treatment approved for NHS use The Newsroom

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden during a media briefing in Downing Street

‘Dangerous moment’ as England eases lockdown restrictions, says medical chief Iain Lynn

These are the other coronavirus symptoms to look out for, as government adds ano... Alex Nelson

Here's why Britain could face the same lockdown situation as Italy as coronaviru... Alex Nelson

All UK Pubs, restaurants, cinemas and other leisure facilities have been ordered to close from Friday (20 Mar) (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK pubs, restaurants, cinemas and gyms ordered to close amid coronavirus battle Claire Schofield