What did Boris Johnson tell MPs about the alleged 13 November Downing Street party?
The release of Sue Gray’s report has led to a renewed focus on comments made by the PM in December. Read
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What were the rules on outdoor parties in May 2020?
Large gatherings in public spaces were certainly not allowed, but Downing Street is also a workplace, so other rules may have applied. Read
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Are lateral flow test results included in headline Covid-19 case figures?
Reported positive lateral flow tests are included in the UK’s overall Covid case figures for England and Northern Ireland, but are not currently being included in Scotland and Wales. Read
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Did Chris Whitty say you should keep testing after day 10 of isolation?
The DHSC and the Chief Medical Officer confirmed that the comments were specifically in reference to day six and seven tests and that government advice not to routinely test after day 10 still stands. Read
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How many Covid-19 patients in ICU are unvaccinated?
Recent data shows around half of those admitted in October and early November were unvaccinated—but this figure comes with important caveats Read
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What we know about the alleged Downing Street parties so far
From a timeline of events to a rundown of exactly what the rules were at the time. Read
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What booster target has the government announced to tackle the Omicron variant?
The target is to give a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to every eligible adult in England who wants one by the end of the year. Read
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Immigration
The facts about people seeking asylum in the UK
The number of people applying for asylum in the UK looks to increase slightly this year, but the proportion who are arriving in boats across the Channel has increased significantly. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines are recommended in pregnancy even after infection
Although infection may give some level of natural immunity, it is not clear how long this can last. Read
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What are the risks of Covid-19 in pregnancy?
Evidence so far shows that you are not more likely to be infected with Covid-19 in pregnancy, but you are at risk of more severe disease if you do catch it—and this can impact on the foetus. Read
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