Another 65 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the UK – the second day running that the number has been below 100.
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UK daily COVID deaths dip below 100 for the first time since last October
The UK has recorded a further 82 coronavirus deaths and 5,177 cases in the last 24 hours, government figures show.
People aged 56 to 59 invited to book in for a COVID jab from next week
People aged 56 to 59 are being invited to book in for a COVID jab, as the NHS vaccination programme continues to gather pace.
UK records 158 COVID deaths and 6,040 cases in last 24 hours
The UK has recorded 158 coronavirus-related deaths and 6,040 cases in last 24-hour period, according to government figures.
Why does COVID affect similar patients in such drastically different ways?
Mark Anderson-Hammersley was one of the few patients not behind a screen.
Charles hails ‘courage’ of Commonwealth during pandemic as hype builds over Sussexes’ Oprah interview
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the “extraordinary determination, courage and creativity” of people throughout the Commonwealth during the COVID crisis, as the Royal Family carry on with their work amid the hype around Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah.
Rangers fans criticised for gathering outside Ibrox despite lockdown rules
Fans of Rangers Football Club have been criticised for gathering in large numbers outside their stadium despite COVID lockdown rules.
Nearly 21 million people have had first vaccine dose as UK reports another 242 COVID deaths
Nearly 21 million people in the UK have now had a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Is your area one in England and Scotland where half of adults have received a COVID jab?
More than half of all adults have now received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in at least 19 areas in England and Scotland.
Corporation tax rise and threshold freeze as Sunak vows ‘fairer’ UK in COVID victims’ memory
The chancellor has vowed to build a “fairer” country in memory of those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Furlough, loans, grants: Where will the chancellor’s extra £65bn in COVID support go?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Healthy 17-year-old dies as UK reports another 343 COVID fatalities and 6,391 cases in last 24 hours
The UK has reported another 343 COVID-related deaths and 6,391 cases in the last 24 hours, government figures show.
Quarter of people in England have COVID antibodies, health secretary says
A quarter of the people in England are now thought to have COVID-19 antibodies, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
UK records another 104 COVID deaths and 5,455 new cases
Another 104 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus and a further 5,455 new cases have been reported.
Families of school-aged children to get two rapid COVID tests a week
Anyone living with school-aged children in England will be entitled to two rapid coronavirus tests a week when pupils return to the classroom, the government has said.
Couple and child rescued after camping on cliff edge in COVID breach
A couple and a child had to be rescued after they set up camp on the edge of a cliff in breach of coronavirus restrictions, the coastguard said.
‘They’re genuinely frightened’: Life in a village with 142% rise in COVID cases
Felpham sits on the sunny West Sussex coast and basks in the joys of being a village far away from urban COVID-19 hotspots.
‘COVID has touched everyone’: Emergency calls slowing but wave of poor mental health on the rise
Let’s start with the good news. COVID cases are gradually slowing down; they’ve become just another part of a shift for the paramedics in North Wales and the rest of the UK.
‘Don’t wreck this now’: Van-Tam’s warning as some regions see rise in COVID cases
Rising coronavirus cases in a small number of areas in England has led the deputy chief medical officer to warn: “Don’t wreck this now.”
More than 19 million have now had first COVID jab – as UK reports another 345 deaths
The UK has reported another 345 coronavirus deaths and 8,523 new cases, while more than 19 million people have now had their first vaccine dose.
When might I get a COVID vaccine?
Getting the vaccine is for many a lifesaver.
COVID alert level downgraded as threat of NHS being overwhelmed recedes
The UK’s COVID-19 alert level has been downgraded as the threat of the NHS being overwhelmed recedes.
COVID alert level drops: What it means and what needs to happen for it to fall further
The UK introduced a COVID alert level system in May 2020 to reflect the degree of threat to the country from the virus.
More than 18 million COVID jabs now administered in UK
More than 18 million people have now received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in the UK.
UK reports another 548 COVID deaths and 8,489 cases – as vaccine count nears 18m
Nearly 18 million people have now had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in the UK, while another 548 deaths have been reported.
PM ‘very optimistic’ all COVID restrictions will end by 21 June
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “very optimistic” that he will be able to remove all coronavirus restrictions in England by 21 June under his four-stage plan for lifting lockdown.
Leicester hoping roadmap will finally lift COVID’s devastating grip on city
Lockdown has been grim but Leicester has been in a suspended animation of near constant restrictions since the beginning of the pandemic.
UK reports another 178 COVID deaths as number of people vaccinated hits 17.7m
Another 178 coronavirus-related deaths and 10,641 new cases have been recorded, while the number of people to have received a first jab has now passed 17.7 million.
Easing lockdown will be ‘cautious’, says Hancock as jab cuts transmission by ‘about two-thirds’
The first dose of a COVID vaccine appears to reduce your chances of transmitting the disease by “about two-thirds”, the health secretary has told Sky News.
Vaccine rollout should turn to children ‘as fast as we can’ to avoid more schools disruption
There is a “value” in giving COVID jabs to children, the health secretary has told Sky News – as a leading scientist said the UK’s vaccine rollout should turn to younger age groups “as fast as we can”.