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Analysis from Public Health England has revealed that both the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines are highly effective in reducing Covid-19 infections amongst patients aged 70 and up (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

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The Government has reportedly drawn up plans for an October “firebreak” lockdown in the event that Covid hospitalisations continue at their current level (Photo: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Half-term ‘could be increased to two weeks’ if Covid hospitalisations rise

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New Covid cases “could go as high as 100,000” a day after restrictions in England ease on 19 July, said Health Secretary Sajid Javid (Photo: Shutterstock)

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WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

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A circuit breaker lockdown involves a two week long national lockdown (Photo: Getty Images/Shutterstock)

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SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities sh...

A national lockdown has not been ruled out, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it could be imposed as the “last line of defence" (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The two metre distancing rule is set to be replaced in England. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The government’s aim is that the next step will be made no earlier than Monday 1 June (Getty Images)

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