Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows
Craig TaylorStudy finds infections fell by two-thirds – and more in London – but warns virus levels remain high. BBC News – UK
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Covid: Extra 1.7m vulnerable added to shielding list
The move brings the total to 4m in England and means vaccinations will be prioritised more quickly. BBC News – UK
Covid: Third of social care staff still not vaccinated, Matt Hancock says
The health secretary confirms a jab has been offered to everyone in the UK’s top four priority groups. BBC News – UK
Covid: Remove all lockdown laws by May, Tory MP group demands
A group of 63 backbenchers is calling for the prime minister to abolish coronavirus restrictions. BBC News – UK
Covid: Virus cases are going down across the UK
The data provides more evidence lockdown is working, even with more infectious variants of the virus circulating. BBC News – UK
NHS shake-up ‘to cut bureaucracy and improve care’
Health services and councils will be encouraged to work together as reforms from 2012 are unpicked in England. BBC News – UK