Coronavirus

Cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron XE have doubled in a fortnight with most in the south and east of England, but is this sharp rise a concern?

Covid is, thankfully, resulting in fewer deaths, but a new animated video based around the popular game Kerplunk is reminding us it's not gone away.

Senior leaders in county's Children’s Services have responded well to challenges of Covid-19 keeping children safe, according to inspectors.

Frustrating queues at a town pharmacy have been put down to staff illnesses.

A town Society has received a letter of thanks from a Government minister for its important contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Access to free Covid tests has been significantly scaled back despite cases rising - but who still gets free coronavirus tests under the new rules?

Covid-19 vaccine appointments are to be available to all children from Saturday as the national roll-out extends to youngsters next week.

Government ministers have issued new guidance for people after lifting Covid-19 restrictions.

Covid cases are surging and access to free lateral flow tests is being scaled back but with days to go confusion reigns over the plans.

Cases of tuberculosis are on the rise and health officials are concerned people may be mistaking their symptoms for coronavirus.

People who are 75 and older, and those aged 12 and older who are severely immunosuppressed, will be able to book a top-up Covid-19 booster jab.

Despite a rapid rise in coronavirus cases the UK's international travel restrictions are being dropped.

Young children are showing few signs their learning is recoving after the pandemic, says one of the biggest reports into the impact of Covid 19.

Covid cases are rising rapidly again and among them may be a new variant - but what is Deltacron, where is it and how worried should we be?

Health and social care workers will no longer need to be double jabbed to keep their jobs, says the government, which is now changing the rules.

You'll no longer face a fine if you leave home with Covid 19 but what's the new advice and how long will you be able to get a free test for?

People who test positive for coronavirus will no longer be legally required to isolate from Thursday while free universal testing will end in April.

Children between five and 11 years old will now be invited for Covid jabs with rollout due to start in April, but parents still have questions.

This week the Vaccinators are embarking on a special half-term tour with several pop-up clinics open to anyone aged 12+ including in Chatteris.

Wearing a face mask is no longer a legal requirement as laws governing their use lapsed at midnight.