Yahoo NewsUK Perspectives on Coronavirus
NewsYahoo News UKCaretaker successfully claims that 'long COVID is a disability' in landmark ruling
A caretaker at a Scottish charity has successfully argued that long Covid is a disability, according to a tribunal ruling.
NewsYahoo News UKUK ditches daily COVID figures and moves to twice a week updates
The government's COVID-19 dashboard will now only provide updates twice a week.
BusinessYahoo News UKGovernment to burn piles of wasted PPE bought during COVID
Billions of pieces of unused PPE bought during COVID are currently in storage.
NewsYahoo News UKNew COVID hybrid XE could be the most transmissible yet, WHO says
It could be 10% more transmissible than the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron.
NewsYahoo News UK'Very high' COVID levels not translating into hospital admissions and deaths, top official claims
COVID infections in the UK have soared since legal restrictions came to an end.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID infections seven times higher than government figures this month, ONS data shows
One expert said the major disparities between the two data sets show 'exactly why we need the ONS survey'.
NewsYahoo News UKThe 10 most common symptoms for COVID at the moment
COVID infection rates are surging, with the UK recording its highest ever daily tally on Monday.
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 UKNumber of people in hospital with COVID in Scotland higher than ever
Sajid Javid said the majority of people in hospital with coronavirus are there for something other than COVID treatment.
NewsYahoo News UKQueen pays understated tribute to Ukraine in first in-person meeting since catching COVID
As she met Justin Trudeau at Windsor Castle, a vase of bright blue and yellow flowers was placed prominently on her desk.
NewsYahoo News UKCouple overturn £35k fine for refusing to close gift card shop during COVID lockdown
Alasdair and Lydia Walker-Cox were penalised for staying open during lockdown but have won an appeal against a £35k fine.
NewsYahoo News UKLFT prices: Superdrug undercuts Boots by selling £1.99 COVID tests
The health and beauty retailer announced on Wednesday that it will sell a single lateral flow test for £1.99, along with a five-pack of tests for £9.79.
HealthYahoo News UKAustralian TV network apologises for suggesting Queen took dewormer drug ivermectin to treat COVID
An Australian news report suggested the Queen had taken a deworming drug to treat her COVID infection.
NewsYahoo News UKWhy millions may not be able to isolate if they get COVID
Low income and vulnerable workers are set to be hit hardest by a 'broken system of sick pay', experts have warned.
NewsYahoo News UKLuxury hotel boss: Staff should come to work even if they have COVID
Sir Rocco Forte said workers at his hotels should report for duty if they test positive for coronavirus but feel well.
HealthYahoo News UKOnly 17% of people think Boris Johnson should scrap COVID isolation laws
The prime minister has said people should now take personal responsibility if they catch the virus.
NewsYahoo News UKEngland’s COVID hotspots as Boris Johnson set to announce end to remaining restrictions
According to the latest government data, one area of England has almost 1,000 cases per 100,000 people, based on the seven-day rolling rate.
NewsYahoo News UK'So stupid': Dominic Cummings leads backlash against plans to scrap key COVID test study
The 'global standard' ONS survey is considered the best measure of the spread of COVID infections in the community.
NewsYahoo News UKFears £500 COVID sick pay to workers could be scrapped this month
The shadow work and pensions secretary said the government must provide assurances to worker self-isolation payments will be preserved
NewsYahoo News UKConcern for Queen after Charles tests positive for COVID
Prince Charles was pictured with Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel at an event the night before.
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.
HealthYahoo News UKCOVID infections go up as Boris Johnson signals end to all restrictions
COVID-19 infection levels have risen in three of the four UK nations.
NewsYahoo News UKGillian Keegan: Health minister who carried on meeting after positive COVID test won't be punished
Instead of isolating immediately, she continued to the meeting with 'further precautions'.
NewsYahoo News UKBoris Johnson sang 'I Will Survive' in his office to new comms chief Guto Harri
The prime minister reportedly broke into the Gloria Gaynor song when welcoming his new communications chief.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID: The 2 regions where cases have started to increase
COVID cases once again appear to be increasing in two English regions.
