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Covid-19 booster vaccinations to be offered to all over-18s three months after a second dose to combat Omicron variant

Those aged 12-15 will also be offered a second dose 12 weeks after their first.

Cambridge MP welcomes reintroduction of masks in shops and on public transport as Omicron variant reaches UK

The measures come into force from Tuesday.

Walk-in Covid-19 booster jabs and second doses for those aged 16-17 offered in Cambridgeshire

Access them without an appointment from November 29 at large-scale vaccination centres except Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club.

Where, when and how to get your Covid-19 vaccination including booster jabs in Cambridgeshire

Boosters for over 40s and second jabs for those aged 16-17 are available.

Cambridgeshire records more 3,000 Covid-19 cases in a week - but there’s evidence of success of booster jabs

Cases have risen in every area of the county, with Cambridge witnessing the highest rise.

‘Huge concern’ over new Covid-19 variant: Health secretary’s statement to the House of Commons in full

There are questions over why those arriving on the last flight from South Africa were not tested.

Air filters on Addenbrooke’s wards ‘removed nearly all traces of airborne Covid-19 virus’

A Cambridge University Hospitals study has revealed their effectiveness.

Highly-mutated Covid-19 variant emerges in Africa and puts UK scientists on alert

One virologist has warned it has a ‘horrific’ spike protein profile.

Call for Cambridgeshire 12 to 16-year-olds to take part in Covid vaccine trial

The Com-COV 3 trial is expanding, with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust leading the study in the east of England.

Times and locations for Covid-19 vaccination walk-in centres in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in September as opening hours extended

A full list of where you can get your jab and the new hours the sites are running.

Cambridge artist creates unique and colourful facemasks

Chinese-born artist LuHuang’s ‘creature’ masks are an amalgamation of the words ‘creativity’ and ‘culture’.

Covid-19 cases rise by a quarter in Cambridgeshire in a week: See how every area and age group is affected

After declines at and following half-term, the infection rate is rising again.

AstraZeneca to begin making ‘modest’ profit from Covid-19 vaccine as virus becomes ‘endemic’

It will continue to supply the jab at cost to low-income countries.

Covid-19 booster vaccinations extended to all over 40s and those aged 16-17 offered second vaccine dose

The Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna jabs will be offered to over-40s as a booster.

Covid-19 case number fall by a quarter in Cambridgeshire as infection rate declines in younger age groups

Find out how your area and age group is affected by the coronavirus.

Covid-19 in Cambridgeshire analysed: Overall fall in cases during half-term masks rise among adult and senior age groups

The figures come after Cambridgeshire was declared an Enhanced Response Area and as hospital chiefs warn of extreme pressure.

11 Covid-19 deaths as infection grows among older age groups and Cambridgeshire becomes Enhanced Response Area

Find out how every area, age group are affected as county heads for Enhanced Response Area status

What it means for you as Cambridgeshire is given Enhanced Response Area status amid rising Covid-19 rates

The government has agreed to council and health authority request for extra measures to bring down transmission.

Concern for Addenbrooke’s as 500 staff off sick and 103 beds closed across Cambridge University Hospitals

Figures seen exclusively by the Cambridge Independent prompt Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner to criticise the government for failure to act.

Rapid Covid-19 testing kits available from Cambridgeshire libraries

Find out where you can pick them up.

Book a Covid-19 jab for a child aged 12-15: Time and dates available at Cambridgeshire large-scale vaccination centres

You can now book an appointment - including in October half-term.

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Covid-19 booster vaccinations to be offered to all over-18s three months after a second dose to combat Omicron variant

Cambridge MP welcomes reintroduction of masks in shops and on public transport as Omicron variant reaches UK

Cambridge MP welcomes reintroduction of masks in shops and on public transport as Omicron variant reaches UK

Walk-in Covid-19 booster jabs and second doses for those aged 16-17 offered in Cambridgeshire

Walk-in Covid-19 booster jabs and second doses for those aged 16-17 offered in Cambridgeshire

Where, when and how to get your Covid-19 vaccination including booster jabs in Cambridgeshire

Where, when and how to get your Covid-19 vaccination including booster jabs in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire records more 3,000 Covid-19 cases in a week - but there’s evidence of success of booster jabs

Cambridgeshire records more 3,000 Covid-19 cases in a week - but there’s evidence of success of booster jabs

‘Huge concern’ over new Covid-19 variant: Health secretary’s statement to the House of Commons in full

‘Huge concern’ over new Covid-19 variant: Health secretary’s statement to the House of Commons in full

Air filters on Addenbrooke’s wards ‘removed nearly all traces of airborne Covid-19 virus’

Air filters on Addenbrooke’s wards ‘removed nearly all traces of airborne Covid-19 virus’

Highly-mutated Covid-19 variant emerges in Africa and puts UK scientists on alert

Highly-mutated Covid-19 variant emerges in Africa and puts UK scientists on alert

Call for Cambridgeshire 12 to 16-year-olds to take part in Covid vaccine trial

Call for Cambridgeshire 12 to 16-year-olds to take part in Covid vaccine trial

Times and locations for Covid-19 vaccination walk-in centres in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in September as opening hours extended

Times and locations for Covid-19 vaccination walk-in centres in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in September as opening hours extended

Cambridge artist creates unique and colourful facemasks

Cambridge artist creates unique and colourful facemasks

Covid-19 cases rise by a quarter in Cambridgeshire in a week: See how every area and age group is affected

Covid-19 cases rise by a quarter in Cambridgeshire in a week: See how every area and age group is affected

AstraZeneca to begin making ‘modest’ profit from Covid-19 vaccine as virus becomes ‘endemic’

AstraZeneca to begin making ‘modest’ profit from Covid-19 vaccine as virus becomes ‘endemic’

Covid-19 booster vaccinations extended to all over 40s and those aged 16-17 offered second vaccine dose

Covid-19 booster vaccinations extended to all over 40s and those aged 16-17 offered second vaccine dose

Covid-19 case number fall by a quarter in Cambridgeshire as infection rate declines in younger age groups

Covid-19 case number fall by a quarter in Cambridgeshire as infection rate declines in younger age groups

Covid-19 in Cambridgeshire analysed: Overall fall in cases during half-term masks rise among adult and senior age groups

Covid-19 in Cambridgeshire analysed: Overall fall in cases during half-term masks rise among adult and senior age groups

11 Covid-19 deaths as infection grows among older age groups and Cambridgeshire becomes Enhanced Response Area

11 Covid-19 deaths as infection grows among older age groups and Cambridgeshire becomes Enhanced Response Area

What it means for you as Cambridgeshire is given Enhanced Response Area status amid rising Covid-19 rates

What it means for you as Cambridgeshire is given Enhanced Response Area status amid rising Covid-19 rates

Concern for Addenbrooke’s as 500 staff off sick and 103 beds closed across Cambridge University Hospitals

Concern for Addenbrooke’s as 500 staff off sick and 103 beds closed across Cambridge University Hospitals

Rapid Covid-19 testing kits available from Cambridgeshire libraries

Rapid Covid-19 testing kits available from Cambridgeshire libraries

Book a Covid-19 jab for a child aged 12-15: Time and dates available at Cambridgeshire large-scale vaccination centres

Book a Covid-19 jab for a child aged 12-15: Time and dates available at Cambridgeshire large-scale vaccination centres

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