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Downing Street tries to clear up confusion after a minister says people can make an "informed decision".

Mask wearing will be mandatory in public indoor settings again after a rise in Jersey Covid cases.

People performing "critical" tasks including air traffic controllers will still be able to work under new rules.

Three people who were told to shield during lockdown share their concerns as rules are eased in England.

As most coronavrirus restrictions in England are lifted, Covid patients urge the public to take care.

Boris Johnson has urged caution as most legal rules on social contact are lifted in England.

The vaccines minister says children with health conditions will be offered the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

The vaccines minister says children at high risk from Covid will be offered the jab.

There is no limit on how many people can meet, nightclubs can reopen and large events can resume.

Fully-vaccinated health workers in England could skip quarantine if services come under pressure.

Campaigners say millions have not had even one vaccine dose, raising concerns for their communities.

Prof Neil Ferguson says there could be as many as 200,000 cases a day as restrictions ease.

It comes as every adult in the UK has now been offered a vaccine, the government says.

Lydia Loader, whose mother Sally has dementia, heard her speak for the first time in 18 months.

Researchers from across the UK will investigate everything from brain fog to ongoing breathlessness.

A planned relaxation of England's rules from Monday will not apply due to cases of the Beta variant.

Free jabs will be offered to more than 35 million people, including more teenagers than ever before.

The number of Covid patients in Bradford Royal Infirmary is rising sharply - and half are unvaccinated.

The Covid vaccine is now being offered to all over 18s. So what has uptake been like for young people?

Lauren and Angelica-Jane fear the end of restrictions will be challenging for their mental health.

It comes after England's chief medical officer warned hospitalisations could hit "scary numbers".

Cases of norovirus are going up with a number of outbreaks caused by the vomiting bug in recent weeks, say officials.

Cases have risen again in many regions, data reveals, ahead of England dropping most Covid rules on Monday.

Public Heath England wants people to look out for those who may be at risk in warmer weather.

It comes as the UK recorded almost 50,000 new cases on Thursday - the highest number since January.

Adults below the age of 50 are almost as likely to suffer from medical complications as the over-50s.

Gareth Eve’s wife, BBC Newcastle presenter Lisa Shaw, died in hospital after a bleed on the brain.

A therapy made from a patient’s white blood cells is being trialled by doctors in London.

Plans to outlaw the practice in England and Wales have been tabled in Parliament.

Those not fully vaccinated will be asked to test at home as an alternative to mandatory isolation.

A push to get more kids learning to cook is one of the recommendations of an independent review of food.

Despite services recovering quickly there are still thousands waiting for organs, report says.

Henry Dimbleby led an independent review into the food we eat, which suggests sugar and salt should be taxed.

Campaigners want women to talk about the menopause and call for more training for GPs.

As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have other countries managed?

Doctors and midwives warn Covid can pose a greater risk to women in the later stages of pregnancy.

A potential triple whammy of viruses prompts calls for more testing to reduce spread this autumn.

Hospitals in the north-east of England are facing a new surge of cases.

There is a clash over the future of the NHS tracing app, as many delete it - or ignore its alerts.

The shadow schools minister says hundreds of thousands are self-isolating, adding changes to bubbles are not enough.

Face coverings must be worn despite restrictions easing in England on 19 July, London's mayor says.

Justine Lewis, 34 , suffered postpartum psychosis following the birth of her daughter Willow in 2019.

But Conservative MPs criticise the government for not publishing an impact assessment before the vote.

South Tyneside saw 1,359 cases per 100,000 people in a week, making it the highest in England.

Campaigner delighted after doctors told to offer pain relief for all coil fittings.

As social-distancing and other Covid rules end in England, how can people who were shielding stay safe?

NHS bosses are also concerned about those who didn't come forward for tests last year.

Masks will not be legally required on public transport when Covid restrictions are eased in England.

Amid a surge in cases, President Emmanuel Macron announces new measures to combat Covid.

The Scottish government will pay for the operations and travel to clinics in Missouri and Bristol in south west England.