NewsYahoo News UKCOVID case rates 'still very high and rising again', warns Prof Chris Whitty
Professor Chris Whitty also said COVID-19 cases are "rising again", as the UK recorded its highest ever daily tally on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKWhere’s Whitty? Calls for CMO to weigh in on plan to scrap COVID laws by March
Sir Prof Chris Whitty has so far not commented on Boris Johnson's decision to end COVID rules a month early.
NewsYahoo News UKBoris Johnson condemned over lack of clear shielding advice - 'Get a grip'
The government have been accused of providing unclear guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable.
NewsYahoo News UKTory MPs take potshots at 'unelected' Chris Whitty over stark COVID advice
Joy Morrissey deleted a tweet amid backlash at her comments that Prof Whitty's advice was undemocratic.
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Chris Whitty calls on public to reduce socialising in Christmas run-up amid calls for immediate 'circuit breaker'
The prime minister did not rule out the prospect of new restrictions in response to surging Omicron cases.
NewsYahoo News UKOmicron: Boris Johnson announces Downing Street press conference about COVID latest news this evening
The PM is expected to update the country on the latest Omicron numbers.
HealthYahoo News UKOne in four colds is likely down to COVID, expert warns
Professor Tim Spector has urged Brits to stay at home if they have the sniffles and get tested more often.
NewsYahoo News UKOmicron: Surge in COVID cases 'will send us back into lockdown' - expert
An expert has warned that high case rates could trigger another lockdown.
NewsYahoo News UKCoronavirus Plan B: The three things that could trigger winter COVID restrictions
As the government insisted it currently doesn't plan to trigger its 'Plan B' of winter COVID restrictions, here are the three key areas which could see rules reintroduced this year.
HealthYahoo News UKChris Whitty warns ‘very sick’ young adults ‘regret delaying’ COVID vaccines
England's chief medical officer pleaded for people to take up the vaccine after working four weeks on a COVID ward.
NewsYahoo News UKChris Whitty: 3 situations where I will carry on wearing a face mask
'This is a thing we do to protect other people.'
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKTwitter reverses decision to suspend Lee Hurst's account following Chris Whitty comments
The 58-year-old's account has been suspended for the second time this year.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKMartin Lewis recalls 'scary' encounter with member of public as 'GMB' discuss Chris Whitty harassment
The money saving expert admitted he was scared to walk down the street after being harassed on the way to playground with young daughter.
HealthYahoo News UKTwo critical reasons UK is facing a difficult COVID winter, according to Chris Whitty
'I think we need to be braced for the fact that the coming winter may well be quite a difficult one.'
NewsYahoo News UKChris Whitty says UK must take cautious COVID approach for up to two years
England's chief medical officer said the government needs to remain alert, particularly towards variants of the virus, for 'probably the next year or two'.
HealthYahoo News UKDon’t hug grandparents at Easter even if they’re vaccinated, Chris Whitty warns
Chris Whitty said people are still vulnerable to catching COVID-19 even if they have had two jabs.
NewsYahoo News UKNext COVID surge will cause significant number of deaths this year, warns Chris Whitty
Chris Whitty has warned 'significant numbers' of people will still die from coronavirus later this year – even as millions are vaccinated.
NewsYahoo News UK'I categorically denied it': Chris Whitty hits out at claims of tensions over Boris Johnson's lockdown rules
Chris Whitty has hit out at reports that he was resisting Boris Johnson’s plan to reopen schools.
NewsYahoo News UKUK past the peak of second COVID wave, says Chris Whitty
England’s chief medical officer made the welcome claim after a winter crisis which has seen record infections, hospitalisations and deaths.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKRight Said Fred dismiss outrage over abuse of Chris Whitty
The 'I'm Too Sexy' singers dismissed outrage over a video calling the England's chief medical officer a liar, saying he is 'lucky to have a job'.
NewsYahoo News UKChris Whitty calls out Boris Johnson after PM misquoted him over date UK will be close to normal
'I don't recall I ever personally said it was by Easter.'
HealthYahoo News UKChris Whitty warns queuing outdoors could pass on COVID – but joggers running past is low-risk
Prof Whitty said the new variant of the virus 'undoubtedly' makes every outdoor situation 'slightly more dangerous'.
NewsYahoo News UK'Life will return to normal', says Chris Whitty (but not for a long time)
England's chief medical officer said there is 'no doubt' normality will return as more vaccinations take place.
HealthYahoo News UKAnti-vaxxers with 'very weird views' are not worth trying to persuade to take jab, says Chris Whitty
England’s chief medical officer said it was their right to refuse to take vaccines.
HealthYahoo News UKCOVID lockdown can only be eased once 20 million are vaccinated, warns Chris Whitty
England's chief medical officer said restrictions will need to be in place for at least the next three months.
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