Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A Coronavirus pandemic is currently impacting the world. This page displays our latest coverage of the pandemic, including news on government-imposed travel restrictions, work restrictions and other measures put in place to respond to the outbreak of the virus.

COVID-19 Official Health Information

After 2 years the Coronavirus Act has expired

Prevalence of Covid is decreasing – except in those aged over 55

England reduces self-isolation period for fully vaccinated to 5 days

Ministry of Defence deploys 200 troops to London to reinforce the NHS

UK to remove PCR test requirement following a positive LFT

No new restrictions announced at press conference as UK records over 200,000 cases for the first time

No new COVID restrictions in England before new year, Health Secretary confirms

COVID latest: More than 100,000 cases reported in 24 hours

Nicola Sturgeon announces attendee limits for live events in Scotland

Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledges £1bn to support businesses affected by Omicron

PM: Omicron data to be reviewed ‘hour by hour’, though no new restrictions for now

France announces restrictions on travel from Britain in bid to reduce spread of Omicron Variant

Boris Johnson holds press conference as Coronavirus cases hit record levels

‘Plan B’ passes the House of Commons

Booster jabs to be offered to all eligible adults by end of the year – PM

Daily lateral flow tests for fully vaccinated COVID-19 contacts from Tuesday

Work from home and vaccine passport measures announced as coronavirus restrictions tightened

MHRA approves the use of sotrovimab to treat COVID-19

International travel and face mask rules tightened over Omicron concerns

Two cases of Omicron variant confirmed in UK

Gina Miller v Theresa May: new play provides a different insight into political participation

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining – 2021’s Good News Moments in Politics

Tim Walker: How writing a political play and new book added meaning to the days of lockdown

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