Omicron variant

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

As Covid vaccine booster jab rollout begins - here's how to book yours

Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid

A new variant of Covid-19 identified in the UK continues to be “monitored”, according to a government agency. Picture: PA

A new variant of Covid-19 identified in the UK continues to be “monitored”, according to a government agency. Picture: PA

New Omicron variant XE found in UK being "monitored"

People wearing masks waiting to get their vaccine. Credit: PA

People wearing masks waiting to get their vaccine. Credit: PA

New Covid variant: Deltacron symptoms and what we know

Where you have to wear face masks in England as Boris Johnson eases rules (PA)

Where you have to wear face masks in England as Boris Johnson eases rules (PA)

Where you have to wear face masks in England as Boris Johnson eases rules

Boris Johnson accepted parts of the health service will feel “temporarily overwhelmed” as a result of plans. (PA)

Boris Johnson accepted parts of the health service will feel “temporarily overwhelmed” as a result of plans. (PA)

What to expect at PMQs as Boris Johnson faces scrutiny over new Covid restrictions and Plan B

Extra restrictions are needed say's minsters. (PA/Canva)

Extra restrictions are needed say's minsters. (PA/Canva)

More Covid restrictions could be needed in England as NHS prepares for surge

Photo shows Boris Johnson during a coronavirus press conference. Photo via PA/Adrian Dennis.

Photo shows Boris Johnson during a coronavirus press conference. Photo via PA/Adrian Dennis.

When is Boris Johnson's next announcement? Here's what he will say on New Year's Eve

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

How severe is Omicron Covid variant: what we know

Boris Johnson could implement a circuit breaker lockdown in the next 48 hours to help slow the spread of Covid-19 (PA)

Boris Johnson could implement a circuit breaker lockdown in the next 48 hours to help slow the spread of Covid-19 (PA)

Boris Johnson could announce new Covid restrictions in next 48 hours, according to reports

The Government message is

The Government message is

Covid restrictions: Health minister issues warning over Christmas gatherings

Boris Johnson considering 'Step 2 Covid restrictions 'next week' - the full list. (PA)

Boris Johnson considering 'Step 2 Covid restrictions 'next week' - the full list. (PA)

Boris Johnson considering Step 2 Covid restrictions 'next week' - the full list

Boris Johnson (PA)

Boris Johnson (PA)

Boris Johnson 8pm announcement in wake of Level 4 alert - how to watch

Boris Johnson 'considering' Plan C Covid restrictions - full list of rules. (PA)

Boris Johnson 'considering' Plan C Covid restrictions - full list of rules. (PA)

Boris Johnson considering Covid Plan C - full list of restrictions

PA image of the NHS Covid app - this is how it will look once opened on your phone and you will need to log in.

PA image of the NHS Covid app - this is how it will look once opened on your phone and you will need to log in.

Covid vaccine passport: How to get yours and what they look like

Scientists think that booster jabs and T cell immunity may play a significant role in fending off the Omicron Covid variant. (Welsh Government)

Scientists think that booster jabs and T cell immunity may play a significant role in fending off the Omicron Covid variant. (Welsh Government)

Covid booster jab could offer good protection against Omicron variant, study reveals