Covid booster: Hospitals and pharmacies urged to ramp up rollout
Craig TaylorNHS England is to give new guidance to health staff about the rollout, as the government tries to beat Omicron. BBC News – UK
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Covid: All UK adults to be offered booster jab
Experts also recommend a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds, in response to the Omicron variant. BBC News – UK
Covid: Face masks to be compulsory in England from Tuesday, says Javid
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he expects a “great Christmas” despite two UK Omicron cases. BBC News – UK
Chris Whitty: Public would need to back more Covid curbs
England’s chief medical officer wonders if “we could take people with us” if new restrictions are imposed. BBC News – UK
Channel deaths: More boats arrive after 27 people drown
Around 40 migrants arrived in Dover this morning but strong winds halt crossings in the afternoon. BBC News – UK
PC Andrew Harper’s widow wins bid to change law
Ministers back Lissie Harper’s campaign to jail those who kill on-duty police and 999 workers for life. BBC News – UK