Covid: UK to close all travel corridors from Monday
Craig TaylorPrime Minister Boris Johnson says the action is needed to protect against the risk of new Covid strains. BBC News – UK
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Past Covid-19 infection may provide ‘months of immunity’
But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others again. BBC News – UK
Covid: Play your part in fight against virus, says Patel
The home secretary says she will back police to enforce virus rules, as another 1,243 die in the UK. BBC News – UK
Covid: UK at ‘perilous moment’ in pandemic, says PM
Boris Johnson warns against complacency, and says 2.4 million jabs have been done so far in the UK. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: Rapid tests for asymptomatic people to be rolled out
People who cannot work from home should be prioritised for rapid tests in England, the government says. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: UK sees highest daily toll of 1,325 deaths
A record 68,053 cases are also reported as a third vaccine is approved for use in the UK. BBC News – UK