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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Chief Scien

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Here's what you need to know about the new Covid-19 measures Boris Johnson announced to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.
Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

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

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Homeless people in Norfolk and Waveney will not be prioritised in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccin

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People to get booster jabs sooner - but not at walk-in centres

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Siobhan Peyton in front of The Sculthorpe Mill, on the River Wensum.

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How are businesses feeling about the threat of Omicron?

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A KLM flight from Norwich to Amsterdam – on the UK amber list – takes off from Norwich Airport.

Here are the new Covid travel rules which begin today

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Prof Paul Hunter of the UEA's Norwich medical school. Photo: Bill Smith

Virus expert predicts Omicron will start 'outcompeting' Delta

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MP George Freeman. Picture: Matthew Usher.

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George Freeman accused of contradicting NHS advice over young people's...

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference in Downing Street, London about Cop26

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'Don’t try and book until the NHS says' — PM on booster rollout

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face mask wearing

New rules introduced today in bid to stop Omicron spread

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All under 40s are now eligible for a Covid booster jab as the the government steps up efforts to tackle the Omicron variant.

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All under 40s to be offered Covid booster jab

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Norwich Christmas lights switch on. Tanya Burr and husband Jim Chapman take a selfie with Santa.Pict

Health director 'cautiously optimistic' region can enjoy normal Christmas

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School Covid test

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Norfolk passes 100,000 positive Covid tests as rates rise

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Contaminated blood victim, Michelle Tolley of Sparham, who is playing a large part in the public inq

Emotional testing plea from contaminated blood scandal victim

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Orchard Surgery on Commercial Road in Dereham. Picture: Danielle Booden

GP surgery slams "unacceptable abuse" amid staff shortage

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A flu jab. The latest flu vaccination for children is administered through a nasal spray. Picture: L

55pc of those eligible in Norfolk and Waveney have Covid booster jab

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All you need to know as Covid booster rules set to change

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Concerns about people returning to work 10 days after positive Covid-19 test.

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First pill to treat Covid-19 gets approval in UK

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Nurse Maria Alexiou preparing Covid vaccinations at the vaccination centre at Connaught Hall in Attl

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Confusion at lack of walk-in Covid-19 booster jab centres in Norfolk

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Nurse Maria Alexiou preparing COVID vaccinations at the new mass vaccination centre at Connaught Hal

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Interactive map: Fall in coronavirus cases in Norfolk

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Millions of people across the UK are being forced to tear up their Christmas plans following fresh restrictions.

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Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

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Who can get a Covid booster jab and how can I book one?

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Tom Burns, managing director of Jeesal Residential Care Services.

'The company was becoming the story' - Under fire care home firm to sell up

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PlayStation, iPad and pottery classes bought with NHS budget

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Check your heating levels before the onset of winter

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Warning issued over rising energy bills this winter

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The Pope was given a special facemask made by Lyn Fairchild, of Cawston

Why the Pope could be wearing a facemask made in Norfolk

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Richard and Lesley Ellis

Husband donates £1m to cancer research so 'no one else goes through same...

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Young woman holds a swab into her mouth and holding a medical tube for the coronavirus / covid19 ho

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Norfolk Covid-19 case rates increase slightly, with 55 in hospital

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Westfield House, near Dereham, is through to the final of the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards

Care home reaches final of disability and autism awards

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Care home in Fakenham

Care home to close after inspectors brand it unsafe

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Dr Meetal Patel, Aylsham Dental Practice

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More practices will have to turn private, dentist warns

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