Coronavirus

Lord David Wolfson, a Conservative peer and justice minister has resigned over Prime Minister’s “own conduct” in a letter to Boris Johnson today (PA)

First Tory resigns in wake of Boris Johnson lockdown law breaking
Lord David Wolfson, a Conservative peer and justice minister has resigned over Prime Minister’s “own conduct” in a letter to Boris Johnson today.

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 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 rules to be scrapped: Key points from Boris Johnson’s press conference. Picture: PA

Covid rules to be scrapped: Key points from Boris Johnson’s press conference

Sajid Javid has confirmed people aged 75 and over, the immunosuppressed and those living in care homes will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine (PA)

Sajid Javid announces fourth Covid jab to be offered to highest risk groups

Face masks (Canva)

Wilko is extending its Face Mask Recycling Scheme until April

Wetherspoons would have dealt with the Downing Street alleged party

Wetherspoons slams Downing Street over pub hypocrisy amid 'partygate' scandal

'Anxiety' is the most-used word used by children to describe Covid lockdowns. Photo via Canva/Pixabay.

'Anxiety' is most popular word used by children amid mental health fears

Undated handout photo issued by GOV.UK of Sue Gray, second permanent secretary at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, who will take over from Cabinet Secretary Simon Case who has

Who is Sue Gray? Civil servant investigating Downing Street parties

Education minister Nadhim Zahawi is the first government minister to publicly support the reduction of the isolation period in England to five days. (PA)

Government minister calls for Covid isolation to be reduced to five days in England

An essential worker at a Covid testing centre. Credit: PA

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

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

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

Manchester Rates Hall Covid vaccination centre (PA)

Positive cases for Covid pass 100,000 - the highest daily figure in the UK so far

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

Boris Johnson rules out tougher Christmas Covid restrictions - watch here

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: WHO issues warning over Christmas gatherings

Photo inset shows Vintage Champagne from Asda's deals and sale on wines and prosecco this Christmas.

Asda reveals huge deals on wines and fizz for Christmas and New Year

During a Downing Street press conference Boris Johnson said guidance to work from home would be reintroduced from Monday.

Working from home returns to England today - what you need to know

Photo by PA of a care home resident holding hands with her daughter.

Stricter rules on visitors 'likely' to be reintroduced in care homes

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

Timeline of rule-breaking parties alleged to have happened at Downing Street

Nurses working at a vaccination site in Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, east London, as the Government accelerates the Covid booster programme to help slow down the spread of the new Omicron variant. (PA)

Omicron cases jump 50 percent in the UK as variant's spread accelerates

President Biden (PA)

Biden tightens Covid-19 testing for UK travellers entering USA

Photo of an NHS nurse holding the coronavirus vaccine. Image by PA.

All people aged 18 and over to be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine

Children aged five to 11 could get Covid vaccine in England if medical go-ahead is given Picture: Getty Images

Children as young as five could be given Covid jab according to leaked proposals

Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK this week - how to book yours. (PA)

Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK today - how to book yours

5 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you are vaccinated. (Canva)

5 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you are vaccinated

Parents in England warned over a delayed start to school in September

Parents in England warned over a delayed start to school in September

Covid self-isolation rules change today - full list of changes explained

Covid self-isolation rules change today - full list of changes explained

21 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you have the vaccine. (PA)

21 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you are fully vaccinated

New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout. (PA)

New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown, scientists warn

Two Basingstoke GP surgeries begin offering walk-in Covid vaccines this week

Two Basingstoke GP surgeries begin offering walk-in Covid vaccines this week

'Learn to live with Covid': Boris Johnson to give update on easing restrictions

'Learn to live with Covid': Boris Johnson to give update on easing restrictions

What Boris Johnson could announce at today's 'Freedom Day' press conference. (PA)

What Boris Johnson could say at today's press conference ahead of 'Freedom Day'

Tasnim Jara, an A&E doctor at Basingstoke hospital, has been making viral videos to counter misinformation about Covid-19 and the vaccines.

The Basingstoke doctor making viral videos to counter Covid-19 misinformation

New 'Delta Plus' Covid-19 variant detected in the UK. (PA)

New 'Delta Plus' Covid-19 variant detected in the UK officials confirm

Care home staff could lose their job if they don't take Covid-19 vaccine. (PA)

Care home staff could face losing their job if they don't take Covid-19 vaccine

Cllr Ken Rhatigan

Basingstoke council leader 'disappointed' by 'wrong decision' to delay ending lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Tuesday January 26, 2021..

End of lockdown set to be delayed by four weeks, PM expected to announce today

6 rules likely to remain in place as Boris Johnson announces press conference

6 rules likely to remain in place as Boris Johnson announces press conference

Behind the scenes at Basingstoke's Covid vaccine centres.

Exclusive Basingstoke's vaccination heroes: The everyday people behind the extraordinary rollout

The Hampshire Court Hotel vaccine centre will close on June 13 after being open for six months.

Exclusive Hampshire Court Hotel vaccine centre will close tomorrow after giving more than 100,000 doses

The vaccine centres at the Hampshire Court Hotel, Jameson House and Basingstoke Fire Station all recorded milestones on June 12.

Fire station, Hampshire Court, Jameson House all record vaccine milestones on Saturday

But so-called 'Freedom Day' is now in doubt as cases of the Delta variant have more than doubled in a week - taking the total number of cases to 42,000

June 21 in doubt as cases of Delta variant double in a week to 42,000

All adults in North Hampshire are now able to book a slot for their Covid vaccine.

Exclusive GAZETTE EXCLUSIVE: All over 18s in North Hamsphire now able to book Covid jab

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A hundred days since the last Covid death in Winchester district

Small number of hospital trust staff choosing not to have Covid vaccine

Over-25s rush to book Covid-19 vaccine in ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge. (PA)

NHS sees Over-25s rush to book Covid-19 vaccine in ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge

Hampshire Police have lost 100 front line officers in the last three years

Police still fining people for Covid breaches - and this is the most common reason

More than 20 new Covid-19 cases reported in Winchester in latest figures

Covid cases rise in three areas of Winchester district

Coronavirus – Sat Jul 11, 2020

Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases surge

Coronavirus – Sat Jul 11, 2020

Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases surge

Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust runs Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester hospitals

Hospital trust celebrates Covid-19 research success

No deaths for 90 days but new case numbers edging up in Winchester