News stories tagged as "Omicron"
Prof Dominic Harrison: the possible impact of Plan B relaxation across the North of England
Published at: Friday 28 January 2022 at 3:30 pm
The Omicron situation is improving across Lancashire – but it’s ‘not all over’ yet.
Prof Dominic Harrison’s column: The rise of Omicron
Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:29 pm
Covid Omicron cases across Lancashire continue to rise, adding to the existing rising case rate of the Covid Delta variant.
Second dose appointments to open for 12 to 15 year olds
Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:20 pm
The Government has announced that 12 to 15 year olds will be able to get their second Covid vaccine dose from Monday, December 20th.
Plan B measures explained
Published at: Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 1:27 pm
As parliament agreed various Plan B measures last night, here’s a round-up of the current Covid rules and advice across England.
Local leaders react to Covid Plan B announcement
Published at: Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 8:07 pm
Following the government’s decision to trigger additional Plan B measures, Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Leader and Director of Public Health are urging residents to observe the new rules.
Beware of scammers offering fake Omicron variant tests
Published at: Monday 6 December 2021 at 12:54 pm
Don’t fall prey to scammers posting on social media to offer tests for the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Omicron Covid variant: Latest guidance & new rules explained
Published at: Monday 29 November 2021 at 4:56 pm
As a new Covid variant has been detected in parts of England and Scotland, the government is issuing new advice to control its spread, and some new restrictions are coming into force.
