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The claims about the UK’s first Omicron death
In the Spotlight Government urged to release more information amid speculation about whether the Covid victim was vaccinated
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Omicron: the symptoms and key differences from a cold
feature New Covid variant can easily be mistaken for an everyday illness
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Will Omicron justify China’s ‘zero Covid’ policy?
In Depth Expert says the variant is ‘booster shot’ for Beijing’s approach
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What Europe is doing to contain the spread of Omicron
In Depth Surging cases in handful of countries including UK serve as ‘warning’ to rest of the continent
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How to volunteer with the NHS booster vaccine campaign
Speed Read Thousands of voluntary and paid roles to be filled as jab target raised
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‘The NHS will need huge amounts of understanding by patients’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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‘Omicron tidal wave’: will schools be forced to close again?
Under the Radar Staff and pupil absences already causing ‘chaos’, headteachers and unions warn
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Quiz of The Week: 4 - 10 December
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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What does Omicron mean for 2022?
feature Even if its effects are mild, an Omicron outbreak could trigger global disruption in the new year, experts predict
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The countries best and worst prepared for another pandemic
In Depth Rich nations dominate list of those best placed to handle a future health crisis
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What we know so far about Europe’s biggest Omicron outbreak
feature Christmas party linked to dozens of cases of the new Covid-19 variant in Norwegian capital
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When can I book my Covid-19 booster vaccine?
feature All UK adults to be offered a third booster vaccine in a bid to stop the spread of Omicron
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Which countries have mandated vaccines against Covid-19?
feature Compulsory vaccination rules have been both praised and criticised
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Scientists monitoring new Covid Delta variant with ‘horrific spike profile’
In the Spotlight Experts show ‘concern’ over B.1.1.529 variant seen in Botswana, South Africa and Hong Kong
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