Covid: Vaccinated people may spread virus, says Van-Tam
Craig TaylorEngland’s deputy chief medical officer urges those who have had the jab to stick to lockdown rules. BBC News – UK
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New UK variant ‘may be more deadly’
Emerging evidence suggests the variant that emerged in the UK may be more deadly as well as spread faster. BBC News – UK
Storm Christoph: Evacuations amid floods and snow
More than 200 flood warnings are in place across England and Wales as river levels surged overnight. BBC News – UK
Covid: UK records new daily high of 1,610 deaths
The total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test during the pandemic is now above 90,000. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: Vaccine rollout extended to over-70s in England
More than five million more people will be offered a jab as 10 new mass vaccination hubs open in England. BBC News – UK
Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England
It comes as the government urges people to “play their part” in helping to meet vaccination targets. BBC News – UK