Coronavirus

Autumn booster slots opened to the over 50s on Friday morning (October 15).

Book covid boosters, eligible groups urged as Cambridgeshire cases rise

Experts have warned of the Covid symptom more common than a loss of taste and smell

Experts have warned of the Covid symptom more common than a loss of taste and smell

The Covid symptom now 'more common than loss of smell' as cases rise

Jyoti Atri, Cambridgeshire's director of public health, has previously advised residents should be up to date with their Covid-19 vaccines.

Jyoti Atri, Cambridgeshire's director of public health, has previously advised residents should be up to date with their Covid-19 vaccines.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Residents warned 'Covid has not gone away' ahead of vaccine push

Cambridgeshire County Council has advised residents to wear masks in crowded areas as the number of Covid cases soar.

Cambridgeshire County Council has advised residents to wear masks in crowded areas as the number of Covid cases soar.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council calls for return to mask wearing as Covid soars

Hospital staff in Cambridgeshire have had to take action as Covid-19 cases rise through the county.

Hospital staff in Cambridgeshire have had to take action as Covid-19 cases rise through the county.

Covid sweeps across Cambridgeshire as summer wave takes hold

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

Who will get free tests under new Covid plan?

Cllr Richard Howitt (inset) said he is worried about the impact that the end of free Covid-19 tests will have.

Cllr Richard Howitt (inset) said he is worried about the impact that the end of free Covid-19 tests will have.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Health chair ‘worried’ about end of free Covid-19 testing

Dr Gary Howsam, chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Like the rest of the country, we are unfortunately seeing Covid-19 cases rising across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Dr Gary Howsam, chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Like the rest of the country, we are unfortunately seeing Covid-19 cases rising across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Over 75’s offered Covid Spring booster jab

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in King's Lynn

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in King's Lynn

Up to 15 Covid patients being admitted to Norfolk hospital each day

Cambridgeshire has seen its average Covid-19 vaccine uptake for all three doses dip below the national average. Pictured is Gladys Hatley being vaccinated by Dr Richard Brixey as Soham GP practice administered its first Covid vaccine, reported in 2021.

Cambridgeshire has seen its average Covid-19 vaccine uptake for all three doses dip below the national average. Pictured is Gladys Hatley being vaccinated by Dr Richard Brixey as Soham GP practice administered its first Covid vaccine, reported in 2021.

County peaks above national Covid rate as vaccine figures dip

Jyoti Atri, Cambridgeshire's director of public health, previously warned that the county needs to be prepared in case of a

Jyoti Atri, Cambridgeshire's director of public health, previously warned that the county needs to be prepared in case of a

Cambridgeshire errs on side of caution despite drop in Covid cases

Thameslink and Great Northern have updated their timetables, effective from Monday, February 28

Thameslink and Great Northern have updated their timetables, effective from Monday, February 28

Timetable change for Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire commuter trains

Airline passengers will be able to catch a more frequent CrossCountry train to Stansted Airport

Airline passengers will be able to catch a more frequent CrossCountry train to Stansted Airport

Regular Stansted Airport rail link to resume for holidaymakers in Cambs

Cllr Richard Howitt remains

Cllr Richard Howitt remains

Cambridgeshire County Council

End to free Covid tests could 'jeopardise progress made', warns councillor

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson announces end of all Covid restrictions and free testing

Bus driver Dainius Denesevicius returned to Stagecoach, having been told he would have a five per cent chance of survival after contracting Covid-19 two years ago.

Bus driver Dainius Denesevicius returned to Stagecoach, having been told he would have a five per cent chance of survival after contracting Covid-19 two years ago.

Bus driver given slim chance of survival recovers after two-year Covid battle

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Self-isolation rules could be lifted a month earlier than planned

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home visitor limits to be lifted next week

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face coverings no longer mandatory indoors as England returns to Plan A

Cambridgeshire recorded one of the lowest rates in England for the number of fixed penalty notices issued by police for breaching Covid-19 rules.

Cambridgeshire recorded one of the lowest rates in England for the number of fixed penalty notices issued by police for breaching Covid-19 rules.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambridgeshire records one of lowest Covid fine rates in country

David Wherrett is the director of workforce at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

David Wherrett is the director of workforce at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Hundreds of hospital staff jobs under threat amid looming vaccine deadline

A clip from Cambridgeshire County Council's Covid booster vaccine plea video.

A clip from Cambridgeshire County Council's Covid booster vaccine plea video.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Film produced to urge care workers to get their Covid booster jabs

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

How are England's Covid restrictions changing after Plan B?

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

'We must learn to live with Covid' says health secretary on Plan B's end

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has paid tribute to Christine Emerson, who worked as a healthcare assistant. The mother and grandmother died after contracting coronavirus. Picture: Queen Elizabeth Hospital

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has paid tribute to Christine Emerson, who worked as a healthcare assistant. The mother and grandmother died after contracting coronavirus. Picture: Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Family's questions over Covid death of beloved hospital care worker

At least 230 walk-in sites in the East of England are offering life-saving Covid-19 vaccinations this week.

At least 230 walk-in sites in the East of England are offering life-saving Covid-19 vaccinations this week.

Grab a Covid-19 jab as record number of NHS walk-in sites open

South West Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss.

South West Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss.

Liz Truss says 'move on' after reports of another Downing Street event

Georgina Hollinshead, Cam Sight’s mobile support service lead

Georgina Hollinshead, Cam Sight’s mobile support service lead

Covid-19 lateral flow tests 'still not accessible for blind people'

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Covid self-isolation period to be cut to five days

Dr Gary Howsam is encouraging more Cambridgeshire residents to take up the Covid-19 booster jab as the vaccination rollout continues.

Dr Gary Howsam is encouraging more Cambridgeshire residents to take up the Covid-19 booster jab as the vaccination rollout continues.

Cambridgeshire outstrips national average for third Covid-19 jab

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Government minister supports cutting Covid self-isolation to five days

Ely Foodbank volunteers have been hailed as

Ely Foodbank volunteers have been hailed as

'Outstanding' foodbank volunteers vow to stay strong after farewell bid

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

Explained: New PCR test rules brought in as Omicron cases surge

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

What are the new Covid rules as pupils return to school?

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

Three quarters of those with colds likely to have Covid, study finds

Daddy Cabs is one taxi firm that has signed up to Cambridgeshire County Council's 'Vaxi Taxi' scheme to help transport people to their Covid-19 jab. Pictured is Simon Stiff, director at Daddy Cabs.

Daddy Cabs is one taxi firm that has signed up to Cambridgeshire County Council's 'Vaxi Taxi' scheme to help transport people to their Covid-19 jab. Pictured is Simon Stiff, director at Daddy Cabs.

'Vaxi taxi' scheme bids to bring vaccine success to Cambs

Straw Bear as featured in the Peterborough Advertiser in the 1930s.

Straw Bear as featured in the Peterborough Advertiser in the 1930s.

Festival stripped back to the 'bear' essentials

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

What does a faint red line on a lateral flow Covid test mean?

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

People with Omicron up to 70pc less likely to need visit to hospital

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take one?

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Chancellor sets out £1bn fund for Covid-hit businesses

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

'Use caution': PM rules out any immediate new restrictions

Get jabbed, boosted, and test regularly

Get jabbed, boosted, and test regularly

Help 'Sleigh Covid' this Christmas

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

Q&A: Should you cancel your Christmas plans this year?

Pete Goodliife (left), husband of county councillor Bryony Goodliffe (right), is backing a campaign to help keep others safe from Covid-19 this Christmas.

Pete Goodliife (left), husband of county councillor Bryony Goodliffe (right), is backing a campaign to help keep others safe from Covid-19 this Christmas.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Husband backs council campaign to stay safe this Christmas

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

What are the Omicron symptoms to look out for?

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

Covid-19 vaccination centre to reopen amid rise in Omicron cases

Dr Gary Howsam (left) and Jyoti Atri (right) have both reacted to the increasing spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant after the Prime Minister ramped up the booster vaccine rollout.

Dr Gary Howsam (left) and Jyoti Atri (right) have both reacted to the increasing spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant after the Prime Minister ramped up the booster vaccine rollout.

How many people have taken Covid booster jab in Cambridgeshire?

The leader of Cambridgeshire County Council has shared a video to encourage Cambridgeshire residents to #HelpSleighCovid this Christmas.

The leader of Cambridgeshire County Council has shared a video to encourage Cambridgeshire residents to #HelpSleighCovid this Christmas.

#HelpSleighCovid this Christmas urges council leader

Nathan Smith (inset), manager of the Luxe Cinema, believes a Covid 'Plan B' laid out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson will work in his business' favour.

Nathan Smith (inset), manager of the Luxe Cinema, believes a Covid 'Plan B' laid out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson will work in his business' favour.

Covid 'Plan B' could bring more success, believes cinema boss

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as Covid 'Plan B' confirmed