UK Covid cases are set to surge as the Prime Minister says the Omicron variant appears more transmissible
Boris Johnson may need to look at Covid Plan B after omicron cases rise 30 per cent in a day
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How to mentally prepare for the prospect of another lockdown
Lessons in resilience from a professor of clinical psychology.
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Public appetite is growing for another lockdown
Twenty-eight per cent of people in England saying they would support only allowing people to leave their homes for essential…
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As Christmas approaches, Europe is locking down
A resurgence of Covid-19 has caused the return of lockdowns across much of Europe.
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The global race to contain Omicron
As countries close their borders over fears of the new variant, we are reminded that the pandemic is far from…
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Leader: A resurgent threat
Boris Johnson’s libertarian instincts strike again, as he offers no justification for why masks should be worn in schools but…
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Which countries have reported cases of the Omicron variant?
Although the new variant has been confirmed in 20 countries, it is likely the strain is already present in many…
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Most of Portugal is vaccinated. Will that protect it from the Omicron variant?
Portugal’s vaccine take-up is exceptionally high and a source of national pride, says MEP Manuel Pizarro.
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Omicron variant: the case for cautious optimism
The government is right to act quickly, but vaccines may still be effective – and evolution itself might act in…
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Want to prolong the pandemic? Then keep on hoarding vaccines
Vaccine inequality isn’t just a moral travesty for the West. It’s also bad science.
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Will the Omicron variant cause another UK lockdown?
The new strain of coronavirus may be concerning, but there are three major hurdles to another UK lockdown.
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Travel bans won’t defeat Omicron
If the new strain can substantially evade vaccines, hopes of emerging from the pandemic will be further dented.
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Christmas lockdown questions grow as Omicron variant triggers restrictions
Boris Johnson announces temporary and “targeted” steps to contain new Covid strain but can’t promise Christmas will be normal.
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