Jonathan Van-Tam

Britain’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Jonathan Van-Tam attends a media briefing on the latest Covid-19 update, at Downing Street, central London on November 29, 2021 (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Jonathan Van-Tam to leave role as England’s deputy chief medical officer Group Reporter

Health Secretary Sajid Javid.

Health Secretary says restrictions must be 'last resort' By Patrick Daly and Ryan Hooper, PA

2.2 million Brits will be eligible to receive more Covid vaccine doses over the coming weeks (image: Getty Images)

Bookings set to open for over-40s booster jabs and teenager second doses Henry Sandercock

Booster jabs are set to become available to over-40s this week (image: Getty Images)

Bookings set to open for over-40s Covid booster jabs and teenager second doses Henry Sandercock

Molunpiravir has been shown to cut the risk of hospital admission or death by 50% among at-risk adults (Photo: Shutterstock)

Two new Covid antiviral drugs secured to protect most at-risk this winter Claire Schofield

Health Secretary Sajid Javid is urging people to have their flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines to help ease pressure on the NHS this winter (Photo: Shutterstock)

Get flu and Covid jabs to ease pressure on NHS this winter, Health Secretary say... Helen Johnson

What Boris Johnson said in his Covid Winter Plan 2021 announcement

(Left to right) Professor Wei Shen Lim, chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Jonathan Van Tam and Dr June Raine, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Tuesday September 14, 2021.

This is who will be getting the Covid-19 booster jabs when they begin next week By Jane Kirby, Ella Pickover and David Hughes, PA

Almost 70,000 hospital admissions prevented by vaccine rollout

Almost 70,000 hospital admissions prevented by vaccine rollout By Aine Fox and Ian Jones, PA

Mixing vaccines can generate high levels of antibodies which can protect against Covid (Photo: Getty Images)

Mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines creates stronger immune response against ... Claire Schofield

The vaccine was shown to be 67% effective overall against Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

One dose Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine approved for use in the UK Claire Schofield

Surge testing and Covid vaccines will be expanded to six new areas of concern in England in a bid to tackle the spread of the Indian Covid variant (Photo: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Surge testing and Covid vaccines increased in 6 areas in England to tackle India... Helen Johnson

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock

Live LIVE: Matt Hancock holds Downing Street coronavirus press conference Kevin Clark

Children more interested in a career in science than ever as a result of the pan... Floriane Laroche

This is when everyone in the UK should be vaccinated - according to government’s... Chelsea Rocks

Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine is to be tested on children in new clinical trial - h...

An arthritis drug could save 1 in 25 Covid patients - and reduce need for ventilators (Photo: Shutterstock)

An arthritis drug could save 1 in 25 Covid patients - and reduce need for ventil... Iain Leggat

The government will outline its lockdown exit roadmap in the week commencing 22 February (Photo: Shutterstock)

Public warned it’s still ‘too soon’ to book a holiday - when might travel restri... Claire Schofield

The boosters may be needed to tackle new variants of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

People may need autumn 'booster' coronavirus jab to protect against new variants Sarah Wilson

South Africa has halted its usage of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine (Photo: Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images)

South Africa has suspended Oxford vaccine rollout - as study suggests it's not e... Rhona Shennan

A new deal has been announced between the Government and CureVac (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK has struck a deal with a vaccine firm to respond quickly to Covid virus m... Rhona Shennan

People walk past a 'Stay Home Save Lives' sign on Broadmead in Bristol during England's third national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Under increased measures people can no longer leave their home without a reasonable excuse and schools must shut for most pupils. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday January 9, 2021. See PA story HEALTH Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Ministers warned to ease lockdown 'slowly' and 'cautiously’ Georgina Cutler

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious even after receiving Covid jabs (Photo by John Sibley-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious eve... Ethan Shone

The UK has approved the first Covid-19 vaccine - here’s when you could get it Rhona Shennan

Health Secretary Matt Hancock during a coronavirus media briefing on Friday, November 20. Picture: PA Wire.

The Covid restrictions which could be in place over Christmas Debra Fox

All over 50s can now get the flu jab for free - how to arrange yours Helen Johnson

File picture of a flue vaccination. Photograph by Pixabay

Free flu vaccinations for 50 to 64 year olds rolled out from December Poppy Kennedy

The UK has bought 5m doses of the new Moderna Covid vaccine - here’s everything ...

The government has ‘not decided’ when under 50s will receive the Covid vaccine Iain Leggat

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Ad Feature First coronavirus vaccinations could begin by Christmas, says senior medic Kevin Clark

Here’s what time Boris Johnson will give a lockdown update at Downing Street ton... Claire Schofield

Here’s what happens if you get flu and Covid at the same time - and how to prote... Alex Nelson

North East leaders have resisted the Government over Tier 3 lockdown restrictions.

North East council leaders have argued against Tier 3 lockdown restrictions Ryan Smith

A Covid-19 testing at the site in the North East

North East leaders will 'resist any attempt' to impose Tier 3 covid restrictions Daniel Holland

These are the chances of a circuit breaker in England - as Scotland and Wales im... Ethan Shone

A Covid-19 vaccine 'should be available just after Christmas' in the UK - here's... Group Reporter

Scientists are recommending pre-planned circuit breaker lockdowns during every s... Ethan Shone

Having flu and Covid-19 at the same time significantly increases the risk of death
(Photo: Shutterstock)

Having flu and Covid-19 at the same time significantly increases the risk of dea... Iain Leggat

A government consultation might mean the UK is able to distribute a vaccine before it has been licensed (photo: Shutterstock)

The government may release a coronavirus vaccine before it is fully licensed - h... Ethan Shone

Experts fear that an increase in cases among young people could leak into the older populations. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Brits face an uncertain 6 months after getting 'too relaxed' about coronavirus Sarah Wilson

Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Picture: PA Wire.

Coronavirus isolation set to increase to 10 days Debra Fox

These are the other coronavirus symptoms to look out for, as government adds ano... Alex Nelson

Newcastle United have seen their hopes of a Premier League return delayed

Newcastle United see brakes put on Premier League return after government interv... Mark Donnelly