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NewsYahoo News UK10 worst-hit COVID areas in England amid concerns over Indian variant
The variant has been detected in a number of areas which are reporting the highest rates of infection.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Will the 21 June 'Freedom Day' be changed because of Indian COVID variant?
Cases of the Indian COVID variant have more than doubled in a week, sparking concerns that further measures will be needed to stop its spread, including local lockdowns.
NewsYahoo News UKGovernment 'ruling nothing out' as PM says he's 'anxious' about Indian variant
Sage scientists are holding a meeting today to assess the threat of the Indian variant.
NewsYahoo News UKGovernment won't rule out increased restrictions in COVID hotspots across UK
The Indian variant of coronavirus has been blamed for an increase in cases in England.
NewsYahoo News UKTelling public to use their judgment on hugs after 17 May is 'reckless', says scientist
Christina Pagel, a mathematician and professor of operational research at University College London, and a member of Independent Sage, criticised the government’s messaging.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Is Boris Johnson easing lockdown too quickly?
The PM announced on Monday that England will ease its lockdown as planned next week, despite concerns about the Indian COVID-19 variant.
NewsYahoo News UKSpread of Indian COVID variant in UK 'not looking good at all', warns expert
The strain has spread to the UK and has seen a sharp increase in the last two weeks.
NewsYahoo News UKWHO expert urges England to go back to normal life... but wear a face mask
Dr David Nabarro, the WHO’s special envoy on COVID-19, said dramatic upsurges in infections remain possible 'anywhere'.
NewsYahoo News UKHugs, pubs and travel: 11 lockdown-easing 17 May rules confirmed today
Boris Johnson told the public: 'Your efforts have so visibly paid off.'
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Which part of 17 May COVID lockdown easing are you looking forward to most?
Boris Johnson is set to confirm the next stage of England's lockdown easing.
BusinessYahoo News UKPub forced to shut lashes out at 'keyboard warriors' and COVID rule-breakers
The Noah's, in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, closed just weeks after reopening its outdoor area when coronavirus restrictions eased.
NewsYahoo News UKOnly 13 areas have significant numbers of new COVID cases, figures reveal
Only a handful of areas have a seven-day rolling average of 50 new COVID cases per 100,000 people.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Will you travel to Europe this summer when it reopens borders in June?
The EU has proposed easing COVID travel restrictions to holidaymakers from countries with low infection rates.
NewsYahoo News UK'You don't know where they've been': Council 'bans snogging' ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Plymouth City Council has warned the public about 'funny business' and not to snog strangers to prevent COVID spreading.
EntertainmentYahoo News UK'Monumental': First nightclub with zero COVID rules just hours from opening its doors
6,000 clubbers will attend Circus in Liverpool as it tests the impact of opening clubs on the spread of coronavirus.
NewsYahoo News UK22 million Brits living in zero COVID areas, new analysis shows
The areas did not report any deaths due to coronavirus in April, and most have seen declining case rates in recent months.
NewsYahoo News UKThe UK area where the most people have some immunity to COVID
The ONS said that across all four nations there is a clear pattern between vaccination and testing positive for COVID antibodies.
NewsYahoo News UKThese are the people who are most worried about coronavirus
Two types of households have reported feeling worried more frequently than others.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Should all lockdown breach fines be reviewed?
A group of MPs said all fixed penalty notices for COVID lockdown breaches should be reviewed.
NewsYahoo News UKSharp increase in UK baby boomers breaking lockdown rules after having COVID vaccine
The number of people aged 55 to 75 who are following the rules has fallen, a survey says.
NewsYahoo News UKBoris Johnson denies making ‘sickening’ comment he’d rather let ‘bodies pile high’ than back lockdown
The prime minister is alleged to have made the remark when England's second lockdown was imposed.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Should social distancing be abolished in June as England's lockdown ends?
Scientists have urged the government to scrap social distancing altogether from June.
NewsYahoo News UKWoman handed £10,000 fine for throwing 30th birthday marquee party for more than 50 people
Nottinghamshire Police said officers had "no choice" but to issue the woman with a £10,000 fine for hosting a 30th birthday party in a marquee in Bestwood, Nottinghamshire.
HealthYahoo News UKSocial distancing should end in June to give people 'control of their lives', scientists say
An open letter signed by 22 experts urges MPs to allow people “to take back control of their own lives”.
SportYahoo News UKDavid Haye on the working class kids left behind by coronavirus: 'It would have devastated me'
David Haye has no doubt how problematic it would have been if, as a boy in the early 1990s, a global pandemic had suddenly stopped him from being able to train at his local boxing club.
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