Millions of eligible people will be offered a COVID-19 and flu vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new COVID-19 variant. This change follows an announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency on the risks presented by the new BA.2.86 COVID-19 […]
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Boris Johnson warns Covid risk remains as he unveils England’s winter plan
Plans for tackling Covid during autumn and winter in England have been unveiled, with Boris Johnson warning the disease “remains a risk”. They include booster jabs for millions – but hold in reserve measures like vaccine passports for certain settings. “Plan A” is designed to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed, and promotes vaccines and testing. […]
Why has Australia switched tactic on Covid zero?
Australia has changed its Covid strategy: it’s time to leave lockdowns and “come out of the cave”, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said. With vaccinations accelerating, he says Australians will soon “live with the virus” for the first time – that is, not try to eliminate it. It’s a drastic shift for a country used […]
Covid: UK hits 85m jab milestone amid discount push for young
Young people will be offered discounted takeaways and car travel to get their Covid jabs in a bid to boost vaccine uptake, the government has said. Food delivery and ride-hailing firms including Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo will offer incentives to people to get vaccinated. More than 68% of 18 to 29-year-olds in England have had […]