The Omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to result in hospitalisation or severe disease, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.
University of Manchester postpones Winter Graduation due to ‘increased risk of COVID’ from Omicron variant
10.12.2021 - 20:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The University of Manchester has postponed its Winter Graduation ceremonies due to the “increased risk” of Covid-19.
The events were due to take place next week, but university bosses have taken what they describe as an ‘extremely difficult’ decision to postpone until next Spring.
Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell and Chair of the Campus Management Group, Nalin Thakkar, have apologised to staff and students.
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21.12.2021 / 23:25
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.12.2021 / 18:27
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dailyrecord.co.uk
21.12.2021 / 13:51
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19.12.2021 / 02:55
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16.12.2021 / 21:18
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16.12.2021 / 21:11
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16.12.2021 / 14:48
London venue Union Chapel faces “extremely tough future” due to rise in Omicron
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16.12.2021 / 13:57
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15.12.2021 / 02:47
Performances cancelled at Manchester's Palace Theatre due to 'Covid-enforced absences'
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11.12.2021 / 00:06
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As cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus surge across the UK, some governments have effectively banned UK citizens from entering.
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09.12.2021 / 18:29
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06.12.2021 / 21:21
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