Chris Whitty

Britain’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Jonathan Van-Tam attends a media briefing on the latest Covid-19 update, at Downing Street, central London on November 29, 2021 (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Jonathan Van-Tam to leave role as England’s deputy chief medical officer Group Reporter

Business leaders have called for further support for the hospitality sector due to concerns that the new Omicron Covid variant led to a drop-off in trade in the run-up to Christmas (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Business leaders call for further support for pubs and restaurants amid concerns... Helen Johnson

The booster jab will trigger an immune response within days (Photo: Getty)

Booster jab triggers immune response in ‘two to three days’ - not weeks Claire Schofield

Prof Whitty encouraged people to avoid events that are not the most important to them (Photo: Getty Images)

Prioritise Christmas events that matter Brits urged as Covid cases hit record hi... Claire Schofield

The UK public is being warned that the rapidly spreading Omicron variant posed a "serious threat" as the county records its highest ever daily case total. (Credit:Getty Images)

Public warned over 'serious threat' of Omicron as UK records highest ever daily ... Heather Carrick

The UK is the first country in the world to license the drug for use (Photo: Shutterstock)

‘Game changing’ Covid antiviral pill to be rolled out ‘before Christmas’ Claire Schofield

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Prime Minister Boris Johnson standing next to British Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty as he addresses the media regarding the United Kingdom's Covid-19 infection rate and vaccination campaign at Downing Street Briefing Room on November 15, 2021 in London, England. The prime minister and his advisers encouraged Britons to receive their Covid-19 vaccine booster when eligible. (Photo by Leon Neal - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Read This Boris Johnson urges people to get Covid vaccine and booster over fear of ‘new wa... Heather Carrick

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab Claire Schofield

Mr Cummings shared WhatsApp messages sent by Mr Johnson with the BBC (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson accused of resisting second lockdown as people dying were ‘all ove... Claire Schofield

Professor Chris Whitty(Photo by Hollie Adams - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘We’re not out of the woods yet’: Prof Chris Whitty’s warning ahead of 19 July Iain Leggat

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday (5 July) that lockdown restrictions in England are set to be lifted on 19 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the supermarket and shop rules after lockdown restrictions lift in Eng... Helen Johnson

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Boris Johnson confirms lockdown easing plans for England - masks optional from J... By The Newsroom

Quarantine to end for fully vaccinated people - but SAGE advisor concerned it c... Chelsea Rocks

Man filmed harassing Chris Whitty apologises after losing his job (Photo by Matt Dunham-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Man filmed harassing Chris Whitty apologises after losing his job Ethan Shone

Police investigating after footage emerges of two men harassing Chris Whitty (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Police investigating after footage emerges of two men harassing Chris Whitty Ethan Shone

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a delay to the ending of social-distancing rules as the Delta variant continues to spread rapidly (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This Boris Johnson set to delay Covid lockdown easing by four weeks amid rise in case... Helen Johnson

Matt Hancock 'should have been fired for at least 15, 20 things, including lying' - Dominic Cummings (Photo: PA Wire/PA Images)

Matt Hancock 'should have been fired for at least 15, 20 things, including lying... Ethan Shone

Over-50s 'to be given third Covid vaccine top-up by winter' to prevent new wave Carly Roberts

What Boris Johnson said in his lockdown roadmap press conference today - and full list of updates (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

What Boris Johnson said in his lockdown roadmap press conference today - and ful... Ethan Shone

Professor Sir Ian Diamond, head of the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has said he has “no doubt” that further waves of Covid infections will occur in the autumn (Photo: Shutterstock)

‘No doubt’ further waves of Covid will occur - what the UK’s national statistici... Helen Johnson

Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Health Minister, Robin Swann, pictured during a visit to the Ulster Hospital vaccination centre - First Minister Arlene Foster also visited the centre.

Michelle O'Neill rejects link between Storey funeral & Rangers fans on Shankill Andrew Quinn

Children more interested in a career in science than ever as a result of the pan... Floriane Laroche

The UK is ‘past the peak’ of the latest Covid wave - what Chris Whitty said (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

The UK is ‘past the peak’ of the latest Covid wave - what Chris Whitty said Iain Leggat

Professor Whitty said whilst restrictions may be required next winter they will not be "on the same scale" as we have now.

Coronavirus NI: Covid-19 restrictions could be required next winter says CMA Andrew Quinn

1 in 50 people in the UK had Covid between Christmas and New Year - everything B... Group Reporter

Boris Johnson will lead a press conference at 5pm - how to watch it Finlay Greig

Everything we know so far about the new Covid strain - and if the vaccine will b... Jenna Macfarlane

Read This Boris Johnson: 'We cannot continue with Christmas as planned' - what the PM said Group Reporter

You should limit contact with other people now if you want to keep relatives saf... Ethan Shone

Last minute changes to Christmas restrictions could still happen - as fears grow... Iain Leggat

The UK will have ‘3 or 4’ Covid-19 vaccines by summer 2021 - according to Chris ... Rhona Shennan

Boris Johnson will make a Covid vaccine announcement today - how to watch Alex Nelson

The four nations could make a united plan for Christmas - here’s what we know so... Claire Schofield

A new mutated form of Covid has been found on a mink farm - how it affects the U... Alex Nelson

Denmark removed from UK travel corridors after Covid mutation emerged from mink ... Ethan Shone

Boris Johnson announces four-week national lockdown for England - the key points Group Reporter

Boris Johnson to give press conference amid reports of month-long national lockd... Group Reporter

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities should not return
(Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities sh... Ethan Shone

These are all the world leaders and politicians who have tested positive for coronavirus (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

These are all the world leaders and politicians who have tested positive for cor... Ethan Shone

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (centre), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (left) and Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance (right) attend a virtual press conference at Downing Street (Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

What Boris Johnson said in his coronavirus briefing - everything you need to kno... Nick Mitchell

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Britain's Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Britain's Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance (R) attend a virtual press conference at Downing Street on September 9 (Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson will make a coronavirus announcement today - here's when and how t... Alex Nelson

The alert level helps the four governments of the UK to decide how stringent restrictions should be (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK's coronavirus alert level has changed for the first time since June - her... Sarah Wilson

Boris Johnson is hosting a COBRA meeting this morning (Getty Images)

Boris Johnson will lead a COBRA meeting today - here’s when and what they’ll tal... Finlay Greig