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PM opening statement at COVID-19 press conference: 27 November 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a COVID-19 press conference.
First UK cases of Omicron variant identified Two cases of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with B.1.1.529 identified in the UK.
Oral Statement on B.1.1.529 variant The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has given a statement to Parliament on a new variant under investigation and action govern
UK government publishes Union Connectivity Review: proposed transport investments for stronger and better-connected United Kingdom Better connections on local and national transport networks to bring all UK communities within closer reach of social and economic opportuni
6 African countries added to red list to protect public health as UK designates new variant under investigation New precautionary travel restrictions are being introduced as the UK Health Security Agency confirms a new variant under investigation.
Pregnant women urged to get COVID-19 vaccine following new UK safety data Catching COVID-19 carries far higher risk than having the vaccine and only 22% of women who gave birth in August were vaccinated.
New UKHSA study provides more safety data on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy Analysis by the UK Health Security Agency in women giving birth has reinforced international evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have good safet
Update to infection prevention control guidance to include seasonal respiratory infections The infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance for health and care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic has been updated to cover othe
G7 Summit of Foreign and Development Ministers to take place in Liverpool next month The UK will host a summit of Foreign and Development Ministers from the G7 in December in the city of Liverpool.
People urged to get booster jabs to keep your family protected this Christmas Booster jabs will be available on the National Booking Service for people aged 40 to 49, and young people aged 16 to 17 will be able to book
