Coronavirus
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By The best columns Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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Quiz of The Week: 4 - 10 December
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Which countries have mandated vaccines against Covid-19?
feature Compulsory vaccination rules have been both praised and criticised
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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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
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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