Coronavirus

Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus. (PA)

NHS add NINE new Covid symptoms you should look out for - the full list
Covid infection rates are currently at a record high in the UK with almost five million people estimated to be currently infected with the illness.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London (PA)

Boris Johnson leads national day of reflection, two years after first lockdown

Boris Johnson is set to announce the removal of the legal duty to self-isolate as part of his “living with Covid” plan. (PA)

Covid self-isolation to end in England next week

As Covid cases continue to decline, updates are being made to the current UK travel rules (PA)

These UK travel rules are changing as Covid cases continue to fall

Covid-19 data for Cheshire East and West

Covid-19 data for Cheshire East and West

Xavier Aquilina, aged 11, has a Covid-19 vaccination at the Emberbrook Community Centre for Health, in Thames Ditton, Surrey. Photo via PA.

Covid vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 begin - what parents need to know

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Cost of running key bus service has nearly trebled in Ellesmere Port

Boris Johnson and Mark Drakeford.

Your guide to Covid rules changes in Wales - and how they differ from England

Covid scientists are monitoring new BA.2 variant of Omicron in the UK. (PA)

UK government monitoring new 'BA.2' variant of Omicron - what we know

Boris Johnson and his Cabinet will examine the latest Covid-19 data on Wednesday morning before making a statement in the Commons on Wednesday afternoon. (PA)

Boris Johnson announcement: Easing of Covid restrictions in England expected today

Boris Johnson is preparing to announce a series of policies as he looks to survive pressure over the partygate revelations. (PA)

Boris Johnson announcements expected as more Tory MPs call for partygate resignation

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) previously said the isolation period was effectively the same in both the UK and America. Photo via PA of Boris Johnson.

UK health officials update guidance on five day isolation period - what we know

A new 'Deltacron' Covid variant has been found in Cyrpus, according to reports. Here's what we know (Canva)

Reports of a new 'Deltacron' Covid variant: What we know

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has insisted tests will remain free amid criticism (PA)

Lateral flow tests to remain free amid shortage rumours

Latest Covid-19 data for Cheshire East and West

Latest Covid-19 data for Cheshire East and West

Boris Johnson accepted parts of the health service will feel “temporarily overwhelmed” as a result of plans. (PA)

What to expect at PMQs as Boris Johnson faces scrutiny over new Covid restrictions and Plan B

A North West Ambulance Service ambulance.

Ambulance service lost 33,000 working days to long Covid

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with Dr Laura Mount and CFRS station manager Andy Gray

Cheshire news Prime Minister hails ‘exhausting but brilliant’ work of Covid vaccinators in Cheshire town

These are the main reported side effects of a Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca Covid booster. Photo via PA.

Covid booster jab side effects for each vaccine approved in UK

Praise for Covid vaccine operation as huge jab milestones reached across county

Praise for Covid vaccine operation as huge jab milestones reached across county

These are the main reported side effects of a Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca Covid booster. Photo via PA.

Covid booster jab side effects for each vaccine approved in UK

People in England are unable to book PCR tests at walk-in and drive-in centres currently. (PA)

No PCR tests available in England says Government website - What we know

Christmas shoppers walk through the centre of Cardiff, Wales

New Covid-19 restrictions come into force in Wales

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

How severe is Omicron Covid variant: what we know

Boris Johnson could implement a circuit breaker lockdown in the next 48 hours to help slow the spread of Covid-19 (PA)

Boris Johnson could announce new Covid restrictions in next 48 hours, according to reports

Covid isolation period reduced to seven days with negative test

Covid isolation period reduced to seven days with negative test

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is not in favour of large-scale Covid-19 lockdowns, one of its leaders has revealed. Photos via Newsquest, PA and Pixabay.

Step 2 Covid restrictions: Warning issued over Christmas gatherings

Boris Johnson has ruled out tougher Covid measures for Christmas Day (PA)

Boris Johnson rules out tougher Christmas Covid restrictions - watch here

Step 2 Covid restrictions: Boris Johnson breaks silence (PA)

Step 2 Covid restrictions: Boris Johnson breaks silence on new Christmas rules

• Cllr Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, celebrates the testing milestone with Debbie Moore, who has worked at the no-symptoms testing centre at Stanney Oaks Leisure Centre, in Ellesmere Port since it opened last December.

Covid-19 testing milestone is reached

Health chiefs urges residents to get Covid booster to protect frontline NHS services

Health chiefs urge residents to get Covid booster to protect frontline NHS services

Gillian Keegan was asked on Sky News how concerned she was about more restrictions or closures of schools in January.

Are schools shutting again? Health minister gives Covid update on schools

Boris Johnson (PA)

Boris Johnson 8pm announcement in wake of Level 4 alert - how to watch

Small number of suspected Omicron Covid cases found in Warrington

Small number of suspected Omicron Covid cases found in Cheshire

A Covid-19 vaccine being administered.

Council drawing up plan to tackle spread of Covid-19 variant Omicron

Seven-day Covid case rates rising in Cheshire East and Cheshire West

Seven-day Covid case rates rising in Cheshire East and Cheshire West

Boris Johnson is 'set to hold a press conference today' to announce Plan B measures in England, according to reports.

Covid press conference: When Boris Johnson could announce Plan B restrictions

How to book your Covid booster jab in England, Wales and Scotland. Credit: Welsh Government

How you can get your Covid booster jab amid Omicron variant guidance

People browsing the Christmas market in Nottingham, the city where one of the two cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were identified last week. Photo: PA.

Omicron variant: Will there be another lockdown at Christmas? What we know

UK Covid: Does the vaccine work against Omicron variant? (PA)

Does the Covid vaccine work against Omicron variant? What we know so far

New Covid-19 variant could be "very serious" say scientists: What we know

Boris Johnson will hold a Covid press briefing today

Boris Johnson to make Covid announcement today - what time and how to watch

What to do if you think you have Long Covid (and the symptoms you need to know)

What to do if you think you have Long Covid and the symptoms you need to know

Covid measures strengthened in Wales as cases and hospital admissions rise

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates over the last seven days

These 10 areas of Wales have the worst Covid rates over the last seven days

Council wants secondary school pupils to test daily if their household has positive Covid case

Council wants secondary school pupils to test daily if their household has positive Covid case

Lteral flow tests.

Pop-up Covid testing unit in Chester next week

covid jab photo

Nearly quarter of 12-15 year-olds in Cheshire West and Chester have had first Covid jab

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates over the last seven days

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates over the last seven days

Pop-up Covid testing unit in Ellesmere Port this week

Pop-up Covid testing unit in Ellesmere Port this week

Free lateral flow test will be available at pop-up testing unit.

Free lateral flow tests at pop-up testing unit in Ellesmere Port

Cheshire East records two times more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours than Cheshire West

Cheshire East records two times more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours than Cheshire West

Major changes to international travel in England announced to make travel easier

Turkey, Maldives and Pakistan to come off the red list as changes to England travel rules announced

Latest update on Covid cases and rates in Cheshire East and West

Latest update on Covid cases and rates in Cheshire East and West