The top infectious disease expert in the US has said the country may see “surge upon surge” of coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
A further 47 people across the north-east have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
Scotland has recorded a further two coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, Scottish Government figures show.
England could face a third wave of coronavirus if ministers fail to “get the balance right” with restrictions, the Foreign Secretary has said, as he tried to persuade Tory rebels to back the tier system.
Another two million doses of a coronavirus vaccine which trials suggest is 95% effective have been secured by the Government.
Hong Kong has reported 115 new coronavirus infections, the first time it has seen cases reach triple digits since August 2.
Finance companies are being “absolute charlatans” by demanding taxi drivers restart vehicle payments despite a collapse in earnings, a trade body has claimed.
The European plazas where people would usually gather at crowded stalls to partake in hot mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and other delicacies are just empty squares due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to set out when financial assistance which could help struggling taxi drivers will be made available.
Boris Johnson has warned there will be “disastrous consequences” for the NHS without the introduction of new tiered coronavirus restrictions when the national lockdown ends next week.
Another two million doses of a coronavirus vaccine which trials suggest is 95% effective have been secured by the Government.
A union has told of its “grave concerns” over plans for mass coronavirus testing for students, warning that “flaws” in the Government’s approach are a “recipe for chaos”.
Boris Johnson has written to Conservative MPs offering them a second vote on the coronavirus tier system early next year as he seeks to head off a backbench rebellion in the Commons this week.
More than 150 people have been arrested during anti-lockdown protests in central London, police said.
The health service risks having a “massive level of burnouts” in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, unless additional care is given to the “very fragile” mental health of staff, a leading doctor has warned.
Police have arrested more than 60 people amid anti-lockdown protests in central London.
A majority for the SNP at next year’s Scottish Parliament election will force the Prime Minister into allowing another independence referendum, the party’s depute leader has said.
Central London saw chaotic scenes as anti-lockdown protesters were met by a large police presence.
Scotland has recorded a further 44 coronavirus deaths in the space of 24 hours, Scottish Government figures show.
Three Aberdeen residents are among the 44 deaths recorded by the Scottish Government in the latest daily coronavirus figures.
Boris Johnson has appointed a minister to take charge of the coronavirus vaccine rollout, as his Government seeks to quell a backbench rebellion over the new tier system.
VSA has launched its annual Christmas appeal, aiming to support the region's families this winter.
Boris Johnson has appointed Nadhim Zahawi as a health minister responsible for the deployment of coronavirus vaccines.
A new walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in North Lanarkshire.
Quizzes instead of board games, spacing out furniture, and opening windows are among recommendations to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus at Christmas get-togethers.
Every hospital in England could be overwhelmed with coronavirus cases if new tier restrictions are not introduced, Michael Gove has warned, as he seeks to quell a Tory backbench rebellion over the measures.
Saturday would have seen the curtain go up on the glittering, magical, laughter-filled and completely subversive piece of theatre that is His Majesty’s panto.
Aberdeen FC will call thousands of supporters to check on their welfare this Christmas following the relaunch of a widely-praised campaign.
South Korea has reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with the speed of viral spread unseen since the worst wave of the outbreak in spring.
A unified approach to testing students for coronavirus ahead of their return to universities after Christmas must be agreed across the UK, the Liberal Democrats have urged.