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COVID-19: UK lifts mandatory face masks, other restrictions

From Thursday, face coverings are no longer required by law anywhere in England, and a legal requirement for COVID passes for entry into nightclubs and other large venues has been scrapped.

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COVID-19 in UK: Britain to vaccinate everyone aged 44 years and above


COVID-19 in UK: Britain to vaccinate everyone aged 44 years and above
Around half a million 44-year-olds will receive a text message inviting them to get their jab through the National Booking Service
PTI | April 26, 2021 | Updated 15:32 IST
Everyone aged 44 and above in Britain will now be able to book their COVID-19 jab starting on Monday as the UK's National Health Service (NHS) vaccine programme expands further to more younger age groups. Around half a million 44-year-olds will receive a text message inviting them to get their jab through the National Booking Service, with England's top doctor urging people to come forward for their jab when they are invited.

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3 month-long lockdown, not COVID-19 vaccines behind drop in deaths: Boris Johnson


3 month-long lockdown, not COVID-19 vaccines behind drop in deaths: Boris Johnson
The United Kingdom launched its inoculation drive in December and has already offered a first shot to all over-50s, the clinically vulnerable and health workers
Reuters | April 15, 2021 | Updated 09:51 IST
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday that the rapid drop in Covid-19 deaths was largely down to a three-month lockdown, not the vaccination programme, and that cases would rise once again as restrictions ease.
The United Kingdom launched its inoculation drive in December and has already offered a first shot to all over-50s, the clinically vulnerable and health workers. The country is behind only Israel in the proportion of its population to have received at least one dose.

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Surge testing as South African Covid variant cluster found in London


Surge testing as South African Covid variant cluster found in London
All identified cases are isolating or have completed their isolation, and their contacts have been traced and asked to isolate.
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LONDON: The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has said it is using a surge testing system in two areas of south London this week after it was found to have a "significant" cluster of the faster-spreading South African variant of COVID-19.

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UK's Johnson confirms return to pubs but sounds caution on travel | World


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Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson said criteria for moving forward with a second phase of easing coronavirus restrictions in England had been met. — Geoff Pugh/Pool via Reuters
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LONDON, April 6 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday confirmed pubs and restaurants could reopen to serve outdoors in a week’s time, as Covid restrictions are lifted, but sounded a note of caution on international travel resuming.
Speaking at a televised press conference, Johnson said criteria for moving forward with a second phase of easing coronavirus restrictions in England had been met.

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UK to trial 'Covid status certification' certificates at mass events amid rise in cases

The government is to announce Monday that the system will be tested at events from mid-April including the FA Cup Semi-Final and Final at Wembley Stadium, the statement said.

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Real-world UK data shows 70% reduction in COVID-19 cases after vaccination campaign


Real-world UK data shows 70% reduction in COVID-19 cases after vaccination campaign
Data analysed by Public Health England (PHE) showed the Pfizer provided high levels of protection against infection and symptomatic disease from a single dose
Reuters | February 23, 2021 | Updated 09:23 IST
PHE's findings came from two separate analyses - one is an ongoing study in healthcare workers, and the second is an assessment of testing data in people aged 80 and over
England's coronavirus vaccine campaign is significantly reducing cases of COVID-19, with a drop of around 70% in infections among healthcare workers who have had a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech shot, British health officials said on Monday.

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End of lockdown? UK's Johnson mulls path out after 15m vaccinated | World

LONDON, Feb 15 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will judge this week how fast England can exit Covid-19 lockdown after vaccinating 15 million of its most vulnerable people, but the health minister said death and hospital admission numbers were still too high. With nearly a quarter of the...

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UK ministers in push to boost Covid-19 vaccine uptake | World

LONDON, Feb 13 — British ministers, health workers and volunteers will be part of a weekend drive to encourage those in the most vulnerable groups to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, as the government nears its first target of delivering shots to top priority groups. Britain says it is on track to...

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