Coronavirus

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?

How are you feeling about the pandemic as England's restrictions are lifted? Let us know in our survey.

How are you feeling about the pandemic as England's restrictions are lifted? Let us know in our survey.

Survey: Tell us how you feel about the end of Covid measures

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

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

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

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement ahead of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement ahead of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Boris Johnson admits he attended 'BYOB' Downing Street gathering

North Somerset Council's rapid flow testing vans are back on the road.

North Somerset Council's rapid flow testing vans are back on the road.

Free Covid testing vans back on the road in North Somerset

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London

Downing Street party video: Boris Johnson apologises but denies allegations

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged people to wait for the NHS before booking a Covid booster jab.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged people to wait for the NHS before booking a Covid booster jab.

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

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced the return of restrictions from next week following the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced the return of restrictions from next week following the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

A new Covid variant has been discovered in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong

A new Covid variant has been discovered in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong

Here's what we know so far about the Covid Omicron variant

Molnupiravir, an anti-viral pill to treat Covid-19, has been approved for use in the UK.

Molnupiravir, an anti-viral pill to treat Covid-19, has been approved for use in the UK.

First pill to treat Covid-19 gets approval in UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's UK government has set out a plan for managing Covid this winter.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's UK government has set out a plan for managing Covid this winter.

What is the government's Plan B for Covid this winter?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Four million booster vaccines have already been administered in the UK.

Four million booster vaccines have already been administered in the UK.

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

Council leaders are urging people to stay home where possible to stop cases rising in North Somerset.

Council leaders are urging people to stay home where possible to stop cases rising in North Somerset.

North Somerset Covid case rate at its highest

UK Health and Security Agency announced that an estimated 43,000 people may have been given incorrect PCR test results.

UK Health and Security Agency announced that an estimated 43,000 people may have been given incorrect PCR test results.

North Somerset residents at risk of PCR lab mix up

David Pollard receiving his second dose of the vaccination from Leslie Pollard at Riverbank Medical Centre.

David Pollard receiving his second dose of the vaccination from Leslie Pollard at Riverbank Medical Centre.

People encouraged to have Covid booster to protect them from virus

NHS staff lighting candles at the In Memoriam art instalation on Weston Beach.

NHS staff lighting candles at the In Memoriam art instalation on Weston Beach.

Procession held at beach memorial to give thanks to NHS

In Memoriam, which has been installed on Weston beach.

In Memoriam, which has been installed on Weston beach.

Poignant artwork installed on Weston beach

Vaccines are being rolled out to children aged 12-15 from next week.

Vaccines are being rolled out to children aged 12-15 from next week.

Children encouraged to take up Covid jab

The prime minister will set out his Covid winter plan in a speech to the nation on Tuesday.

The prime minister will set out his Covid winter plan in a speech to the nation on Tuesday.

More restrictions set to be scrapped in Boris Johnson's winter Covid plan

Portishead Senior Forum will return to Folk Hall for face-to-face meetings.

Portishead Senior Forum will return to Folk Hall for face-to-face meetings.

Senior forum set for reunion following Covid outbreak

North Somerset Council have warned that measures will be taken if Covid cases rise as kids return to school.

North Somerset Council have warned that measures will be taken if Covid cases rise as kids return to school.

Council issues Covid reminder ahead of school return

People are being encouraged to reduce the risk of Covid-19 by staying outside, and washing their hands regularly, due to rising virus rates.

People are being encouraged to reduce the risk of Covid-19 by staying outside, and washing their hands regularly, due to rising virus rates.

Covid warning as crowds expected to flock to North Somerset

In Memoriam by artist Luke Jerram will be installed on Weston Beach to pay tribute to health workers and give people the chance to reflect on the pandemic.

In Memoriam by artist Luke Jerram will be installed on Weston Beach to pay tribute to health workers and give people the chance to reflect on the pandemic.

Moving tributes to NHS and free wellbeing activities at Weston festival

Find out how many excess deaths have been recorded in your neighbourhood since the pandemic.

Find out how many excess deaths have been recorded in your neighbourhood since the pandemic.

North Somerset ward with no coronavirus deaths

A Covid warning has been issued in North Somerset after cases reached an all-time high.

A Covid warning has been issued in North Somerset after cases reached an all-time high.

Covid warning issued in North Somerset

(Left to right) Karen Edgington, Oliver Treasure-Smith, Sam Jays, Clare Mactaggart, Toby Willems and Susannah Shaw. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

(Left to right) Karen Edgington, Oliver Treasure-Smith, Sam Jays, Clare Mactaggart, Toby Willems and Susannah Shaw. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

July 19: Cinema outlines changes from Freedom Day onwards

Mark Ashman launching his Micro Pub off Nailsea High Street. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Mark Ashman launching his Micro Pub off Nailsea High Street. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

July 19: What are the new Covid rules in North Somerset pubs?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

In-depth: Boris Johnson's Covid 'freedom day' speech

Mr Javid said it was the

Mr Javid said it was the

'If not now, when?' - Health Secretary confirms July 19 unlocking

Sharp rise in Covid cases caused by Delta variant.

Sharp rise in Covid cases caused by Delta variant.

Sharp rise in Covid cases caused by Delta variant in North Somerset

People are being urged to book up for their vaccine as soon as they are eligible.

People are being urged to book up for their vaccine as soon as they are eligible.

Covid vaccines available at walk-in clinics