Thousands of people across the country will receive a Christmas Day booster jab as NHS vaccinators continue to work through England's population in the face of record Covid-19 case rates.
05.12.2021 - 13:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The first at-home treatment for Covid-19 could reportedly be offered to patients before Christmas.
The antiviral Lagevrio (molnupiravir) was yesterday found to be safe and effective, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced.
And the Sunday Telegraph reported that Health Secretary Sajid Javid is now set to launch a national pilot of the treatment.
The pill reduces the risk of hospitalisation and death in people with mild to moderate Covid who are at increased risk of
Thousands of people across the country will receive a Christmas Day booster jab as NHS vaccinators continue to work through England's population in the face of record Covid-19 case rates.
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Plan B of Covid restrictions could soon be implemented by the government to tackle the Omicron variant, it has been reported.
New travel restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the Omicron covid variant are a case of 'shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted', an expert has said.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has called on the public to get the booster vaccine before spending time with their loved ones this Christmas.
All travellers arriving in England will be required to take a Covid-19 pre-departure test from 4am on Tuesday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.
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Health Secretary Sajid Javid has urged Christmas party-goers to take a Covid test before heading to festive events.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said he expects Omicron cases to "rise over the coming days", as experts warned the new Covid variant could reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.