Prince Charles and Camilla receive first dose of vaccine
Further details about what kind of vaccine was used and where it was administered were not published.
Coronavirus
Jail threat for Covid red list rule-breakers criticised
The 10-year jail sentence for Brits who lie about travelling to high-risk Covid countries has been criticised.
Brits to pay £1750 when returning from ‘red list’ countries
Health Secretary Matt Hancock also announced that individuals caught lying about their visits will face up to 10 years in jail.
UK arrivals will need two Covid tests in quarantine
With the new measures, travellers will have to take tests after two and eight days into their 10-day quarantine period.
Matt Hancock to hold Covid press conference today
Matt Hancock will lead a Covid conference press today.
UK could face tougher lockdown rules if SA Covid variant spreads
If the South African Covid mutant strain continues to spread in England, the new possibility of a lockdown could be closest than we tought.
Over 50s to receive Covid vaccine by May
Ministers had previously said it was their “ambition” to vaccinate the first nine priority groups by the spring.
Hotel quarantine for ‘red list’ countries imposed from February 15
Travellers will be forced to self-isolate for 10 days in approved accommodation to ensure they follow the rules.
75% of children affected by rare post-covid disease are BAME
The rare post-covid syndrome affecting children was already alarming doctors in the first wave of the pandemic and causing great confusion.
UK economy to be unlocked ‘gradually’
Zahawi suggested that the UK economy will get moving as soon as possible, especially when it will be possible to lift restrictions.
Oxford University to mix AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines
The world-first trial will be investigating the effects of mixing the two vaccines, as well as different intervals between doses.
The UK have ordered 407m Covid vaccine doses
The government has 407 million doses in total ordered from 7 companies.
Marc Wilmore, Simpsons writer, dies of Covid aged 57
Marc Wilmore, writer for the Simpsons passed away from covid. He joined the writing staff on The Simpsons for the hit animated show’s 13th season.
Hancock to give important update in Downing Street press conference
Sources say Hancock will reveal a great news about Covid figures in the UK with the target of vaccinations almost reached.
Von Der Leyen demands AstraZeneca contract to be published
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said the contract signed with the EU did not set a specific timetable, a statement Europe denies.
Novavax vaccine is 90% effective against Covid
After trials in the UK, Novavax vaccine has been proved to be effective against Covid and would also work against the variants.
Germany may not allow AstraZeneca jab to be given to over-65
According to Germany’s vaccine committee, Astrazeneca vaccine should be injected to under 65 years olds only.
Boris Johnson to visit Scotland to promote the union
Boris Johnson is set to visit Scotland where he will emphasise the strength of the UK working together against the Covid.
UK begins manufacturing new Covid vaccine
Large-scale production of a vaccine created by French firm Valneva will begin at a plant in Livingston, Scotland.
AstraZeneca bomb threat: workers forced to evacuate factory
A bomb disposal unit is responding to an “ongoing incident” on Wrexham Industrial Estate. The factory which produces the AstraZeneca vaccine has been shut.
Schools will not reopen after February half term
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he hopes it will be safe to begin reopening schools in England from March 8, not after half term.
UK Covid hotel quarantine for travellers from high-risk areas
Priti Patel, will announce a hotel quarantine system targeted at arrivals from high-risk countries.
Astrazeneca insists UK will remain first in line for doses
Ursula Von Der Leyen had recalled the big investment made by Europe to develop the vaccine and to create a ‘truly global common good’.