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Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO
The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.
Covid: Daily UK case numbers hit record of 183,037
The spike in reported cases comes as frustration grows over a lack of available lateral flow tests.
Inquest announced for new mums who died from herpes
A surgeon who operated on the two women may have been the source of infection, a BBC investigation found.
Covid: Warning over patchy lateral flow test supply
As more and more people seek rapid tests, pharmacists say staff and customers are stressed over supplies.
Covid: US reports record infections as Europe's Omicron cases also soar
Several nations see their biggest surge in daily infections as the WHO warns of Omicron's "very high" risk.
Covid: Boris Johnson says enjoy New Year but get a booster
Boris Johnson says people should enjoy New Year in a sensible way, and urges them to get a booster jab.
Covid: Enjoy new year but be cautious, care minister says
Gillian Keegan's comments come as England reports another record 117,093 Covid cases.
Smoking: Children of parents who smoke four times more likely to start, study says
Parents and caregivers are urged to make giving up smoking for good a new year's resolution.
‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?
No new Covid rules in England before new year - Javid
The health secretary's comments come as England reported a record 113,628 cases on Christmas Day.
No new Covid rules to be announced in England on Monday
The PM is being briefed on the latest Covid data in England, as the rest of the UK tightens rules.
Prostate screening could be ready in five years
One of the UK's leading cancer scientists said medical advances were making it possible.
ICU Liberty Singers: Online choir's first meeting was 'happiest day'
What happened when this online choir of healthcare staff met for the first time since forming a year ago.
Covid: One of the sickest patients home for Christmas
Andrew Watts is recovering at home after falling ill last Christmas and spending 300 days in hospital.
Long Covid: 'I have to choose between walking and talking'
People say their lives have been ruined by long Covid, amid fears the number of sufferers is rising.
First and second Covid jabs surge in England
Vaccinations continue during the festive period as the UK's daily Covid cases hit an all-time high.
Covid: Volunteers ensure Christmas Day booster jabs push
Vaccinations continue over the festive period after UK Covid cases hit a record on Christmas Eve.
Covid: Glimmer of Christmas hope on Omicron, says Jenny Harries
But it is too early to downgrade the serious threat posed by the new variant, says Dr Jenny Harries.
Surgeons use 3D technology on patient for first time
Libby was operated on using equipment normally associated with brain surgery.
Omicron: Good news, bad news and what it all means
There are many things in our favour, but Omicron is spreading fast. What have we learned this week?
Omicron up to 70% less likely to need hospital care
However, a major report showed the protection from catching Covid started to wane 10 weeks after the booster.
Omicron: 'First signs of cautious optimism' - Dr Susan Hopkins
Epidemiologist Dr Susan Hopkins says findings suggest Omicron is less likely to lead to hospitalisation.
Covid in Wales: No early release from self-isolation
Wales will not follow England in reducing the time in self-isolation by providing negative tests.
Omicron: Rising numbers of NHS staff off work because of Covid
NHS Covid absentees in England are up 54% and having a "real-time impact on service", health leaders say.
Omicron: Half of colds will be Covid, warn UK researchers
If you have a sore throat, runny nose and a headache, get a Covid test, experts advise.
Covid: Ministers watch data as studies say Omicron risk lower
Scientists say early signs are good news but a big wave of infections could still overwhelm the NHS.
Global Covid vaccine rollout a stain on our soul - Brown
The former PM says Covid will come back to haunt us without a push to vaccinate the whole world.
Women's health ambassador appointment to improve care
Some of the revelations in a recent consultation on women's health were shocking, an MP says.
Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains
The risk of needing hospital treatment could be 30 - 70% lower with Omicron than other variants.
Daily Covid-19 cases in the UK exceed 100,000 for first time
Some 106,122 cases are announced - the latest in a series of record-breaking days for infections.
Covid vaccine recommended for vulnerable five to 11-year-olds
And advisers say boosters should be offered to some older children due to the risk of Omicron.
Covid: London's largest hospitals warn of operation cancellations
Services are currently running "as normal" but hospital trusts are preparing for an Omicron surge.
Covid: Self-isolation cut from 10 days to seven with negative tests
The new rules in England mean some people could end their self-isolation in time for Christmas.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid promises millions more antivirals for UK
The health secretary says 4.25m extra doses of antivirals will help the NHS to help fight the latest Covid wave.
Covid-19: Israel plans to give fourth dose of vaccine to over-60s
A second booster would be offered to over-60s and medics as Israel prepares for an Omicron wave.
Covid Omicron: European nations reinstate restrictions
As the Omicron variant spreads across the continent, countries tighten curbs to brace for another wave.
Covid: No new restrictions in England before Christmas - Boris Johnson
But Boris Johnson says "we can't rule out any further measures after Christmas" as Omicron spreads fast.
Immensa: Month delay before incorrect Covid tests halted
Court papers show discrepancies at Immensa's laboratory were flagged as early as mid September.
Christmas Day guidance in Scotland 'will not change'
Nicola Sturgeon says people should reduce their contacts but not cancel their Christmas plans.
WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fears
"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," warns the World Health Organization's head.
Ambulances: The paramedics keeping patients out of hospital
Meet the Welsh Ambulance Service's growing team who work to keep people out of hospital.
Miscarriage: 'My body wasn't working the way it should have'
Former Miss World Rosanna Davison opens up about fertility struggles in a bid to break the stigma.
Tony Hickmott: Autistic man was 'loneliest man in the hospital'
An ex-hospital support worker says he feels complicit in the "neglect" of Tony Hickmott.
Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV
Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.
Covid: An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled - WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans.
Covid: Vulnerable NHS patients to be offered new drug
The drug - sotrovimab - is given as an infusion to high-risk patients who have caught the virus.
Christmas lockdown: Javid does not rule out new restrictions
The health secretary says ministers are considering wider factors before bringing in stricter measures.
Omicron: Sadiq Khan declares major incident in London
Sadiq Khan says it's important that Londoners understand how serious the surge in cases is.
Covid: Action needed to limit hospital admissions - Sage scientists
Scientists say admissions could reach 3,000 a day in England if more restrictions are not brought in soon.
Ros Atkins on… What 2021 taught us about Covid
A look back at how the pandemic evolved throughout 2021, and what we've learned from it.
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