Data appears to support claims that Omicron is less severe in South Africa
Scientists warn, however, that lower severity of cases is not fully understood and may not occur elsewhere Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus...
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Covid news live: Europe facing ‘another storm’ due to Omicron, WHO warns; Israel announces fourth jab for over-60s
The World Health Organization urges Europe to prepare for a “significant surge” in Covid cases and hospitalisations; Israel prepares for fourth jab after recording first...
Lockdown party inquiry could expand to cover No 10 garden event
Cabinet Office can investigate ‘credible allegations’ on other gatherings, but PM says photo of staff shows work meeting Bereaved families have accused Boris Johnson of...
Covid news live: WHO urges caution over festive gatherings, London cancels NYE celebration
WHO warns holiday festivities will lead to “increased cases, overwhelmed health systems and more deaths”; London records the UK’s highest number of Omicron cases amid...
WHO chief warns over festive gatherings: ‘An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled’
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Omicron is infecting people who have been vaccinated and could double its infections every 1.5 to three days Coronavirus – latest...
Downing Street explains why 19 people were in No 10 garden
Boris Johnson says it was a meeting of ‘people at work, talking about work’ during lockdown last year There have been a series of explanations...
Boris Johnson puts off more Covid measures for now but ‘rules nothing out’
Prime minister caught between scientific advisers and his sceptical cabinet over action on Omicron Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson...
Approval of new Covid jab raises hopes of persuading Germany’s unvaccinated
First doses of protein-based Nuvaxovid are expected to be used in new year after European Medicines Agency gives go-ahead Coronavirus – latest updates See all...
Moderna says booster produces strong antibody response to Omicron
Pharmaceuticals firm says third dose of its Covid vaccine increases antibodies against variant by 37-fold Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The...
Raab says PM and staff’s garden gathering was within lockdown rules
Minister says other offices would have been doing the same, in defence that appears to differ from No 10’s line Anatomy of a lockdown gathering...
