Plans ‘being drawn up by schools to remain closed after New Year’ over omicron fears
A number of schools are reportedly drawing up plans to remain closed after the New Year because of the spread of the new Covid variant.
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December 14, 2021 Why Christmas restrictions could be revealed this week after Omicron cases spike
Omicron has given the Covid pandemic a new edge over the last few weeks, with scientists noting it has enhanced “vaccine escape”. The mutated strain could bypass the immunity provided by both Covid vaccine doses. Although boosters provide a valuable new angle of protection, they will take time to implement, forcing the Government to mitigate with new restrictions instead.
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December 13, 2021 Plan D rules: The strict restrictions UK could face
As Covid case numbers continue to rise across the UK and concerns grow about the impact of the Omicron variant the Government is reportedly drawing up a ‘Plan C’ set of restrictions and even a more severe ‘Plan D’ which could be implemented if the NHS is overwhelmed with patients.
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December 12, 2021 Another 633 Omicron cases found in the UK in biggest daily jump of the variant
Another 633 Omicron cases have been found in the UK – the biggest daily increase since the COVID-19 variant has been detected in the country.
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December 11, 2021 London Underground: Plea for disabled Londoners as crucial Tube upgrades could be put on hold
There is just one day to go until Transport for London (TfL) technically runs out of money to be able to cover its day-to-day costs.
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December 10, 2021 Health chiefs name England’s Omicron hotspots
England’s Omicron hotspot was today revealed as West Northamptonshire as No10’s scientific advisers warned the mutant strain could trigger the biggest wave yet — but UK-wide daily Covid infections dropped for the first time in over a week.
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December 10, 2021 Schools send pupils home early for Christmas amid Covid disruption
Schools have started sending entire year groups home for Christmas as the Government warns against breaking up early.
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December 9, 2021 Majority of universities in UK ‘not on track to meet emissions targets’
More than half of universities are not on track to meet their emissions targets, according to an analysis.
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December 8, 2021 Storm Barra leaves thousands without power in Ireland
More than 30,000 homes and businesses have been left without power in Ireland as Storm Barra made landfall, with winds predicted to reach 80mph as it crosses east throughout the day.
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December 8, 2021 Church leaders willing to be ‘criminalised’ if conversion therapy ban is introduced
Church leaders have said that they are willing to be “criminalised” if a ban on conversion therapy stops them teaching their faith.
