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NewsYahoo News UKCoronavirus: Netherlands returns to 'unpleasant' partial lockdown after surge in COVID cases
Cases in the Netherland have surged in recent weeks leading the government to make a U-turn on restrictions.
NewsYahoo News UKSajid Javid says people can expect a 'normal Christmas', but do scientists agree?
As the government insisted again that there is 'absolutely nothing to indicate [a winter lockdown] is on the cards at all', here's what leading scientific experts have said on the issue.
NewsYahoo News UKUK warned of 'full COVID lockdown' if vaccine-busting variant emerges
Cabinet minister George Eustace let slip on Friday that a 'Plan C' of total lockdown should a new variant emerge.
NewsYahoo News UKWinter lockdowns, masks and booster jabs: What’s in Boris Johnson’s winter COVID plan?
The PM launched his plan to 'live' with the disease through the coming months.
NewsYahoo News UKBoris Johnson is warned UK could face another large wave of COVID hospitalisations
In documents made public on Tuesday, a government advisory group warned of the need for 'light' restrictions to control coronavirus through the winter.
HealthYahoo News UKWinter COVID plan: How bad is the pandemic compared with this time last year?
Ahead of Boris Johnson's winter COVID plan, Yahoo News UK looks at the risks of a new lockdown compared with last year.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID-19: Health secretary 'not anticipating' further lockdowns and rules out vaccine passports
Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, Javid said: 'I just don't see how we get another lockdown.'
NewsYahoo News UK1 in 5 in England want to bring back COVID rule banning people from leaving the house
A new YouGov poll about coronavirus rules in England suggests 17% effectively support returning to a full lockdown.
NewsYahoo News UKTwo London Underground lines forced to shut by mass self-isolating staff shortages
London Underground’s Circle line and Hammersmith and City line will close due to more than 300 staff self-isolating.
NewsYahoo News UKNumber 10 defends new 'Keep life moving' COVID slogan
The slogan is part of a new campaign that will focus on ventilation and testing to prevent the spread of coronavirus, it has been reported.
NewsYahoo News UK'Winter could come early': Top COVID adviser slams PM's plans to let virus loose in coming weeks
Professor John Edmunds warned there were a 'difficult few months months' ahead after the lifting of restrictions.
NewsYahoo News UKWhen will we know the impact of 'Freedom Day' on England's COVID rates?
England’s restrictions were lifted on Monday, as nightclubs were allowed to reopen, social gatherings restrictions were dropped and face masks are no longer a legal requirement.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKPeter Andre's wife Dr Emily: I'm struggling with COVID restrictions being lifted
The doctor and mother-of-two admitted that as a medical professional the rising COVID infection rates make her feel wary about the lifting of all restrictions.
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: Should two COVID jabs be an entry requirement to venues with large crowds?
People in England going to nightclubs and other venues will have to be fully vaccinated from the end of September.
HealthYahoo News UK60% of all COVID hospitalisations are unvaccinated, says Patrick Vallance
Sir Patrick Vallance said that it is "inevitable" that the proportion of people being admitted to hospitals who have had both jabs will increase.
NewsYahoo News UKUK hits highest rate of daily COVID cases in world as restrictions lift on England's ‘Freedom Day’
Critics continue to express concerns that England is coming out of lockdown too soon.
NewsYahoo News UK1 in 10 Londoners ditch face masks on the Tube despite TfL rules
Numerous commuters on London’s transport network were spotted on Monday without face coverings.
NewsYahoo News UKSummer holidays: Which countries are on the red, amber and green travel lists?
This is the updated list, effective 4am Monday 19 July
NewsYahoo News UKHave your say: How nervous are you about restrictions being lifted on 'Freedom Day'?
There are fears that the government is coming out of lockdown too soon, with case numbers currently at 50,000 per day and predicted to rise as high as 200,000.
NewsYahoo News UKVaccines minister says it’s 'as good a time as any' to lift COVID rules despite 50,000 daily cases
Nadhim Zahawi was speaking as the country woke up to the so-called 'Freedom Day' of 19 July, when most mandatory COVID-19 rules are scrapped.
NewsYahoo News UKBusinesses announce more closures ahead of freedom day as ‘pingdemic’ chaos continues
Thousands of people are being forced to miss work after being notified that they may have come in contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
NewsYahoo News UKJohnson and Sunak pull U-turn after refusing to self-isolate despite being 'pinged' by NHS COVID app
The prime minister and the chancellor were 'pinged' by the NHS COVID app after it emerged on Saturday that health minister Sajid Javid had tested positive for the infection.
NewsYahoo News UKThe European country that has recorded just one COVID death this year
But infection rates in Iceland have been increasing since all lockdown restrictions were lifted last month.
NewsYahoo News UKNightclubs to defy COVID warnings with 'freedom raves' after 19 July
Some of the biggest clubs in England are planning to hold events on Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKWearing face masks essentially pointless from Monday, COVID expert warns
Face masks will no longer be a legal requirement from 19 July.
