Covid: Pupils to wear face masks in class to tackle Omicron
Craig TaylorThe move aims to address concerns about schools staying open for face-to-face learning this coming term. BBC News – UK
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Covid: UK cases reach record again as PM urges New Year’s Eve caution
As 189,846 daily cases are reported, Boris Johnson urges caution as 2021 draws to a close. BBC News – UK
Covid: Nightingale surge hubs to be set up in eight hospitals, NHS England says
It comes as the UK saw record daily case numbers of 183,000 on Wednesday. BBC News – UK
Covid: England reports record 117,000 daily cases
Cases continue to rise, but the surge in infections has so far not led to a spike in hospital admissions. BBC News – UK
No new Covid rules in England before new year – Javid
The health secretary’s comments come as England reported a record 113,628 cases on Christmas Day. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: New rules in force for three UK nations
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland bring in limits on socialising while England waits for more data. BBC News – UK