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December 02, 2021

The government must heed its own Covid mantra and ‘follow the science'

“Follow the science” has been a motto of the government since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Now we know that the scientific advice from the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) recommended that “early robust action be taken” over the omicron variant.

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New variant demands a ‘very stringent response'

Sage experts wary of omicron driving up winter infections

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Hospitality industry fearing a ‘catastrophic' Christmas

Every day, Richard Hibbert does something which, as a restaurateur, he never imagined he would have to do: he gets on his phone and checks local hospital admission figures.

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The PM cannot afford more mixed messaging on Covid

A new Covid-19 variant was the last thing Boris Johnson wanted for Christmas, but could omicron provide the firebreak that ends his terrible run in recent weeks?

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Government buys another 114 million vaccine doses

The government has rushed through the purchase of 114 million more Covid vaccines as scientists await data concerning the true impact of the latest variant, Sajid Javid has announced.

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Fear immunity-boost drugs are weaker against omicron

Scientists fear the omicron coronavirus variant will reduce the effectiveness of key drugs that are used to treat Covid-19 in vulnerable patients.

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PM refuses to deny No 10 held party during lockdown

Boris Johnson has refused to deny there was a Christmas party held at No 10 last year while lockdown curbs were in place – but claimed all Covid rules were followed.

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Rees-Mogg investigated by MPs' standards watchdog

An investigation has been launched by the parliamentary standards commissioner into cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg over an alleged breach of the MPs’ code of conduct.

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