The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Scientists warn public health at risk as leading Covid surveillance programme ends

Study shows 6.37 per cent of population in England infected with Covid between 8 and 31 March, the study’s highest figure on record

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Covid deaths could rise as infections continue to increase, experts warn

Case rates in England are the highest they have ever been despite the protection offered by vaccines, new data suggests.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Victim punched in covid mask row to be paid £1,000 by middle-aged attacker

Alan Legge handed himself in to police following a media appeal which showed him standing in the office immediately after the assault.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to fall in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester

Week on week cases across the region are down 14 per cent, figures have revealed

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2022

Is it a cold, Covid or something else? The symptoms you need to look out for

The official list of Covid symptoms has been expanded making it harder to know if you've just got a bad cold or something worse.

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2022

Irish Prison Service rejects claims Covid prisoners are 'living in a zoo'

Prisoners who are close contacts are restricted depending on their vaccination status

Dublin Live · Apr 5, 2022

Thomas Tuchel hoping Carlo Ancelotti can be on touchline at Stamford Bridge

The Italian is still returning positive coronavirus tests

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

It’s imperative to keep Covid in the headlines

Letters: Alan Walker calls on the media to keep the death toll in the public eye as the pandemic is not over, Marcia Heinemann is relieved that the official symptom list has been expanded and Jonathan Hauxwell is concerned about the lack of free tests

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2022

Young couple facing cost of living crisis fined £2,000 for baby shower days before Covid laws changed

Judge agrees to lower monthly repayment amount - but ‘not so you can still watch Sky Sports or anything’

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

EasyJet warn of further cancellations this week amid a rise in Covid staff cases

Budget airline easyJet have announced that passengers should expect more flight cancellations this week after staff have been isolating with covid. It comes as Edinburgh Airport has seen long waits at security.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022