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COVID-19 variants identified in the UK
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in the UK.
Oral statement to update on the Omicron variant
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has given a statement to Parliament on the Omicron variant and the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
JCVI advice on COVID-19 booster vaccines for those aged 18 to 39 and a second dose for ages 12 to 15
Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, including confirmed cases in the UK, JCVI has urgently reviewed vaccine response measures.
UK vaccine response to the Omicron variant: JCVI advice
Advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant.…
Myocarditis and pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination
Guidance on myocarditis and pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare professionals.
Prime Minister sets out new measures as Omicron variant identified in UK: 27 November 2021
The Prime Minister has today confirmed new temporary and precautionary measures following the emergence of the Omicron variant in the UK.
PM opening statement at COVID-19 press conference: 27 November 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a COVID-19 press conference.
Pregnant women urged to get COVID-19 vaccine following new UK safety data
Catching COVID-19 carries far higher risk than having the vaccine and only 22% of women who gave birth in August were vaccinated.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): providing unpaid care
Information for people who are caring, unpaid, for friends or family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
People urged to get booster jabs to keep your family protected this Christmas
Booster jabs will be available on the National Booking Service for people aged 40-49, and young people aged 16-17 will be able to book their second jab.
Boosters to be added to NHS COVID Pass for travel
Boosters and third doses will appear on the COVID Pass in England, making it easy for people to show their vaccine status when travelling abroad
National flu and COVID-19 surveillance reports published
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
Public Health England and NHS Test and Trace delivery plan
This delivery plan details the commitments made by PHE and NHS Test and Trace as the UK transitioned out of lockdown between April and September 2021.
UKHSA updates clinical guidance on vaccinations for 12 to 17 year olds
Following a review of evidence by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), advice on second doses for young people aged 16 to 17 was issued earlier this week.
Vaccine update: issue 324, November 2021, flu special edition
Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.
13 million top-up COVID-19 vaccines given across the UK
Over one million boosters given in last three days as people urged to get vital top-up to their immunity.
COVID-19 vaccination: resources for children and young people
Information for eligible children and young people on COVID-19 vaccination.
Handbook to the NHS Constitution for England
Information about the rights and pledges in the NHS Constitution and what these mean for NHS patients and staff.
Government accepts JCVI advice on COVID-19 vaccination programme
Health and Social Care Secretary accepts independent advice to extend booster programme to people aged 40 and over, and offer a second dose to people aged 16 to 17.
COVID-19 booster vaccine programme for winter 2021 to 2022: JCVI statement, November 2021
Updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the COVID-19 booster vaccine programme for winter 2021 to 2022.
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