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Covid: Travel and mask rules tightened over Omicron variant27 Nov 2021 22:50New measures to slow Omicron's spread in England before Christmas are unveiled by Boris Johnson.
Covid: Two cases of new variant Omicron detected in UK27 Nov 2021 16:09Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says.
New Covid variant: Javid says UK must act quickly over public health risk26 Nov 2021 16:59The health secretary says southern African travel restrictions were imposed due to a "substantial risk" to health.
Covid: New Omicron variant not a disaster, says Sage scientist27 Nov 2021 10:35Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.
Ambulances forced to queue daily outside A&Es, study suggests26 Nov 2021 01:14NHS guidance says that ambulance handovers should be completed within 15 minutes.
Surgeon's CQC whistleblower claims branded fanciful25 Nov 2021 18:03A doctor alleges his role as a special adviser to England's healthcare regulator was ended unfairly.

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