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Alex Bourne says the former health secretary had no involvement is his company winning NHS work.

Andrew Wheeler is serving 21 years for raping a female patient and sexually abusing another.

Scientists in South Africa have identified a spike in the numbers catching Covid again.

A major report reveals who in society has been hit hardest by each wave of Covid in the UK.

Researchers say there are signs the boosters would still offer protection against new variant Omicron.

Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate.

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say.

Jason Williams was given months to live when he became ill due to asbestos exposure 20 years ago.

Another case of the new variant of Covid-19 has been reported in Scotland, bringing the total to 10.

It's called sotrovimab and should cut the risk of severe illness, even for new variants such as Omicron, say scientists.

In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives.

Researchers in Cardiff and the US work out how the Covid jab may be linked to the extremely rare clots.

In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him.

People should try to reduce Covid transmission so we can all enjoy Christmas "knees up", Therese Coffey says.

Take lateral flow test before socialising, health secretary suggests at start of two-month booster push.

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen.

Dr Anthony Napier said there was no link between Aids and blood transfusions in a newspaper article.

Until now, having HIV or taking preventative medication meant you weren't considered "fully fit".

Firefighters and soldiers could be called on to help NHS Wales to give boosters to more people.

Labour has called for the reintroduction of pre-departure tests for travellers bound for the UK.

Officials should prepare for a "potentially significant" wave of cases, government scientific advisers say.

What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

The heath secretary says people should however be "a bit cautious".

Dr Rupert Whitaker lived through the Aids epidemic in London in the 1980s.

It urges those who are unwell and the over-60s to delay international travel to areas with community transmission.

Boris Johnson says people will be worked through by age group - as at other stages of the Covid vaccine roll-out.

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

Coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport under measures to slow Omicron's spread.

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

Experts also recommend a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds, in response to the Omicron variant.

The Scottish government says it will offer a third dose to all over-18s and a second vaccine to those aged 12 to 15.

Testing is offered to pupils and staff after the Omicron case is linked to the school in Brentwood.

All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine.

The health secretary says Covid vaccinations have been moving at a “blistering pace” with 17 million booster doses given.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam says that it is ''not all doom and gloom'' surrounding Omicron variant.

A reduction in time between doses and extending the scheme to younger age groups could be approved.

Dr Michael Watt made a voluntary application to be removed from the medical register in October.

Parents are being asked to consent to testing after a case of Omicron was confirmed in Nottingham.

The health secretary says mask rules and travel tests will help to protect Christmas celebrations.

Top medical adviser Dr Susan Hopkins urges people to take action now to reduce transmissions.

The South African doctor who found the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

People in England will be legally required to wear a mask in shops and public transport, the health secretary says.

The new variant's genetic profile has raised concerns, but there's a shortage of real-world data.

The health secretary is due to give more detail on new measures after two UK Omicron cases were found.

Watch Chris Whitty, chief medical officer, speak about what scientists know about the new Omicron variant.

Watch Boris Johnson set out new measures after two cases of the Omicron variant were found in the UK.

Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says.

The health secretary says two UK cases of the Omicron variant shows the pandemic "is far from over".

Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.