A Covid jab could be available to everyone by early April, signalling a return to normality. An NHS plan shows all age groups may start to get the vaccine by the end of January if supplies are ready.

It relies on Government pulling off an unprecedented logistical effort. Health Secretary Matt Hancock told today’s No 10 briefing he was “more and more confident” of a re-turn to normality by spring”.

The news came on the day Government advisers said the outbreak may finally be shrinking. The R rate – the number of people each new case infects – is now between 1 and 1.1, down from between 1 and 1.2 the previous week.

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CHOP endorses optional masks in school districts with low COVID-19 numbers

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DWP updates PIP guidance for assessments involving people with mental health conditions

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors, mayors react to Kenney removing vaccine passport, restrictions

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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Joseph Baena stocks up on groceries in Venice after appearing on cover of Men's Health magazine

Joseph Baena was seen stocking up on groceries at Whole Foods in Venice, California after landing his first magazine cover on Men's Health this month.As he picked up some healthy snacks and a bottle of Fiji water, the 24-year-old bodybuilder son of Arnold Schwarzenegger sported a grey shirt, black pants and white sneakers.The hunky fitness enthusiast, who regularly shares shirtless workout videos at the gym, completed his look with anApple Watch and gold shades. Handsome: Joseph Baena was seen stocking up on groceries at Whole Foods in Venice, California after landing his first magazine cover on Men's Health this monthOn his way to his car,Baena took off hisblue surgical mask and flashed his megawatt smile at onlookers after shooting a friendly peace sign.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching Covid in prison. The rapist cop who served as an officer for the Metropolitan Police force is currently serving a full life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard.The 48-year-old is said to have caught the virus while serving time in HMP Frankland in Durham, with reports stating he is "seriously ill".Wayne is one of less than 20 prisoners in the Durham jail who have contracted Covid.It's been reported that a section of the prison has been closed off to stop the spread of the virus, with food and drink being left at the foot of the door of Wayne's isolated cell.A source told The Sun: "People have been talking about karma, but it looks like he will be OK.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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Coronavirus daily headlines as Boris Johnson faces revolt over allocation of tiers

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Pfizer's Covid vaccine is 95% effective and has now passed safety checks

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UK health minister not ruling out lockdown extension

Britain's Health Secretary was unable to rule out an extension to the latest lockdown as a health chief warned the tiered system that ministers want England to return to may have to be strengthened.

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U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Monday said the country has secured five million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should it be approved.

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UK to open 40 Long Covid clinics by end of month for 'many thousands' suffering

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Government 'won't rule out' making coronavirus vaccine compulsory, warns Matt Hancock

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Covid vaccine could be rolled out in UK as soon as December 1st, claims Matt Hancock

coronavirus vaccine from December 1, the health secretary has claimed. Matt Hancock this morning said the government was "working very closely" with the drug giant.He told BBC Breakfast that the UK would be ready to deploy its breakthrough jab "as soon as it comes".

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Two new coronavirus 'megalabs' set to double UK testing capacity

The opening of two new coronavirus 'megalabs' will double the UK's coronavirus testing capacity, the government has announced.The new testing labs are due to open in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, and another location in Scotland in early 2021.Together they will be able to process up to 600,000 tests a day when operating at full capacity, according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).Each lab will have the capacity to test 300,000 samples a day.As well as processing Covid-19 tests, these new diagnostic facilities will be used for critical illness including cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We didn’t go into this crisis with a significant diagnostics industry, but we have built

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Matt Hancock to give Downing Street coronavirus press conference today at 5pm

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Susanna Reid slams Matt Hancock over 'inhumane' Covid rules as he returns to GMB

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Britain expects to roll out Pfizer covid vaccine before Christmas

COVID-19 vaccine just before Christmas if it is declared safe and effective, health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday."We're working very closely with the company," he told BBC TV.

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Relatives of care home residents to get regular coronavirus tests so they can visit

Relatives of care home residents are to get regular coronavirus testing to allow care visits, the Government has said.

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Question Time: Matt Hancock says he's willing to 'be used as Covid vaccine guinea pig'

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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