Medically vulnerable children in that age group are already being vaccinated in Britain, following guidance the committee issued in December.
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Backlog at England’s Hospitals Will Last Years, Javid Warns
Sajid Javid, Britain’s health secretary, said that more than 300,000 people in England had been waiting a year or longer for planned medical procedures.
Javid Calls For Review of England’s Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
A deadline of April 1, imposed in the fall when Delta was raging, may not be the right policy for Omicron, the health secretary, Sajid Javid, said on Monday.
U.K. Weighing Lockdown Amid an Omicron Wave and Political Turmoil
Britain’s health secretary said on Sunday he wouldn’t rule out more restrictions before Christmas, but the prime minister would most likely face sharp pushback from his own party.
Britain Counts Around 160 Omicron Cases and Tightens Restrictions
An additional testing requirement for travelers is being imposed, as well as a ban on visitors from Nigeria, where the variant was detected this week.
Amid Variant Fears, U.K. Discovers Limits to Its Virus Strategy
Britain’s approach to coronavirus-related restrictions has been looser than other European countries, but the Omicron variant has spurred swift action on mitigation measures.
Amid Variant Fears, U.K. Discovers Limits to Its Virus Strategy
Britain’s approach to coronavirus-related restrictions has been looser than other European countries, but the Omicron variant has spurred swift action on mitigation measures.
Scotland Detects 6 Omicron Cases as Britain Weighs Booster Expansion
The Scottish cases come after Britain announced three cases of the new variant over the weekend and as the British health secretary urged people to get a booster shot if they were eligible.
Britain to Ban Flights From Six African Nations as Variant Identified
The British health secretary said the ban takes effect on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, South African scientists said they had identified a new variant.
U.K. Health Secretary Urges People to Get Boosters
“If we all come together and play our part, we can get through this challenging winter, avoid a return to restrictions and enjoy Christmas,” said Sajid Javid, the health secretary.