Jenny Harries

Covid Isolation Period Reduced From Ten Days To Seven With Negative Test

Those infected with the virus can take two lateral flow tests 24 hours apart on day six and seven of their isolation period.
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Government Minister Advises People To 'Snog Cautiously' At Christmas

Social media reacts as Sajid Javid reveals it is a “family tradition” to kiss his wife under the mistletoe.
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Carry On With Christmas Parties And Nativity Plays Despite Variant, Boris Johnson Says

PM's comments follow NHS chief urging people not to socialise as more Omicron cases reported.
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Is Boris Johnson Moving The Goalposts On NHS Pay As Well As Covid?

Hints of wriggle room on that 1% pay rise.
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Boris Johnson Warns Covid Cases Could Rise Again After Schools Reopen

Prime minister is reluctant to speed up the lifting of lockdown.
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Face Mask Rules Could Change. Here’s What Scientists Say

Jenny Harries, England’s deputy chief medical officer, has hinted face mask rules may change in summer 2021.
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Children Should Not Hug Their Grandparents 'Too Much' Yet

England’s deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries says the impact of vaccinations must be known first.
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Why Has The UK's Biggest Jump In Covid Deaths Gone Unmarked By The PM?

Awful fatalities toll adds to pressure to push back major easing of restrictions to Easter.
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Schools In Some Areas 'Likely' To Reopen Before Others

Jenny Harries also told MPs a firm date for schools to fully return cannot be "set in concrete".
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Exclusive: Teachers Could Get Covid Vaccine From Mid-February, MPs Told

Deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries suggests frontline key workers could begin getting jabs once 13m most vulnerable are inoculated.
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