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coronavirus.He told Sky News: “We don’t rule anything out, and we’ve shown repeatedly that we will look at the public health advice and we will take the public health advice in terms of what is needed to control the spread of the disease.“This new variant is much easier to catch, it is much more transmissible, and we’re now seeing the effect of that in lots of different parts of the country, unfortunately.“And it means that whereas the old Tier 3 was able to contain the old variant, that is proving increasingly difficult in all parts of the country.”Asked whether Tier 4 restrictions work, Mr Hancock said: “It is down to people’s behaviour, frankly."What matters is, yes of course, the rules that we put in place, but it is also about how

Jeremy Clarkson is the latest celebrity to speak out about his very difficult experience with COVID-19.

warned earlier today that new regional measures could be implemented in the coming weeks, but the Labour Party has urged the PM to go further and introduce a national lockdown within a matter of hours.

Grammy winner Iggy Pop took a New Year's day dip in the ocean not far from his home in Miami Beach.The 73-year-old 'Godfather of Punk' showcased his lust for life by splashing around in nothing more than sun-patterned swim trunks.Iggy (born James Osterberg Jr.) then dried off with a pink-striped towel before tanning his bronzed 5ft6in body.

Wanderers manager Ian Evatt as to whether this was a tactical move - but the Wanderers manager confirmed this was not the case. With Greater Manchester and the North West now placed in tier 4 of national coronavirus restrictions, Evatt confirmed the move was purely part of protocols to reduce the risk posed by the virus and was a health and safety measure.

Jeremy Clarkson feared for his life while fighting Covid-19 over Christmas.

the Trotters have now lost three home games on the spin after George Francomb's second half goal proved to be the difference between the two sides at the University of Bolton Stadium. Despite several chances for Wanderers afterwards including Eoin Doyle striking the bar with a header, they were unable to grab an equaliser, while Reiss Greenidge was given his marching orders late on after a second yellow card as Bolton ended the game with 10 men.After the game, Wanderers manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's some of the highlights of what he had to say on the game.It's a massive disappointment?“It’s an understatement.

direct to your inboxA teaching union is calling for all schools in Tier 4 areas to close for a fortnight due to the spike in coronavirus infections.The National Education Union’s joint general secretary Dr Mary Bousted said her union will be holding an emergency meeting today (Saturday) to discuss the 'chaos which is engulfing our schools'.She told BBC Breakfast: "Our fear is if we don’t do something now, they’re going to have to be closed for a much longer period later on this month."Yesterday Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all London primaries would remain shut on Monday, rather than those in only some boroughs.The daily number of new Covid cases in the UK has topped 50,000 for the past four days, as the country - 

Chloe Bennet has tested positive for coronavirus.

Mark Wright's parents have shared they are battling coronavirus after he revealed his closest friends and family have the bug.

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Even if England shut every school, it still might not be enough to keep the new ‘mutant’ Covid strain under control, experts fear.

direct to your inboxUp to 25pc of all new coronavirus cases across Greater Manchester can be attributed to the new strain seen spreading rapidly through southern England.Experts predict there could be even higher number of new cases down to the new variant currently due to a data lag.Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced the figures at a press conference this morning.He said that partly as a result of this new strain, he and Greater Manchester’s leaders are in agreement with the government’s decision to place the city-region under the toughest Tier 4 restrictions, as a ‘preventative’ measure.Mr Burnham said: “What has changed up to now is the prevalence of the new strain of the virus, around 25pc of our cases can be attributed to

Waiting times for coronavirus test results have exploded over the Christmas period as the virus surges in England.

On the same day that California reported by far its highest number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said that L.A. had breached its own grim threshold. On Wednesday, the county crossed 10,000 lives lost to Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Jeremy Hunt was given a very public telling off for his choice of outfit when he virtually joined a Commons Covid-19 debate.

Large parts of the country could be in Tier 4 for months, the Prime Minister has warned.

Jose Mourinho has taken to Instagram to state his frustrations with the Premier League as Tottenham's game against Fulham was called off just hours before it was due to kick off.

Spanish citizens who refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus will be added to a register which will be shared with other EU nations, the health minister has said.

Lord Alan Sugar announced the devastating news that just two weeks after he lost his brother to COVID-19, his sister has also passed away from the virus.

Lord Alan Sugar's sister Shirley has sadly died at the age of 88 after battling Covid-19, The Apprentice star has confirmed.