Covid-19: Travellers face £1,750 cost for England quarantine hotels
Craig TaylorPeople arriving in England from Covid hotspots also face £10,000 fines or jail if they break the rules. BBC News – UK
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Covid: Scientists developing vaccine boosters to tackle variants
An early study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant. BBC News – UK
Covid testing expanded to more workplaces in England
Businesses with more than 50 staff are now able to access lateral flow tests, which give rapid results. BBC News – UK
Covid: All over-50s in UK to be offered vaccine by May
Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus. BBC News – UK
Covid trial in UK examines mixing different vaccines
The hope is the new approach gives more flexibility for vaccine schemes in the UK and worldwide. BBC News – UK
Captain Sir Tom Moore: ‘National inspiration’ dies with Covid-19
The World War Two veteran raised millions for NHS charities and is called a “true hero” by the PM. BBC News – UK