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The outbreak among ICU staff in Málaga is believed to have started at a Christmas party last week.

Travellers to the UK need to take pre-departure tests in a bid to limit the spread of Omicron.

Some black and South Asian people say conversations about the vaccine are "frustrating" and "tense".

A new drugs strategy will mean more funding for treatment and a crackdown on gangs, ministers say.

High numbers of staff in self-isolation prompted the closure of Todholm Primary in Paisley.

The impotence pill could have effects in the brain that may help fight dementia, say US researchers.

Evidence of a negative test for Covid-19 can now be used as an alternative to a vaccine passport.

A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants.

Lawyers for Sarah and Jack Hawkins say it is the highest damages award in a stillbirth case.

The return of pre-departure Covid tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on Tuesday.

A senior GP says the move would support the "national priority" to vaccinate people quickly.

England's GPs can delay routine health checks for over-75s if clinically appropriate, NHS chiefs say.

In a video, one woman says her family were told she would not survive after giving birth with Covid.

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.