<p>There is some&nbsp;positive sign for the United Kingdom as the daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were at the lowest level in a month after another 81,713 cases were reported on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the emergence of the Omicron variant in the country, Covid cases were at a record high, with authorities have struggled to contain the spread of the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the number of deaths within 28 days of a test remains high with 1,843 over the past seven days. The data means a 45 per cent rise from the previous week.</p>

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<p>Is Covid coming to an end in the UK? An expert has said as quoted by BCC that "we're almost there, it is now the beginning of the end, at least in the UK."</p>

<p>The comments were made by Prof Julian Hiscox, who is a chairman in infection and global health at the University of Liverpool said, "I think life in 2022 will be almost back to before the pandemic."</p>

<p>UK Health Security Agency chief medical adviser Dr Susan Hopkins told BBC Radio 4's Today program&nbsp;as reported on Saturday (January 15): "We are seeing a slowdown in the number of admissions to hospital, but they are slowing down rather than reversing at the moment, so there are still more than 2,000 admissions to hospital across the UK, and nearly 2,500 yesterday."</p>

<p>"There is still a high rate of infection around the country, about one in 15 in England, and about one in 20 in other parts of the UK," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We see that infections are plateauing in the community, which is good, in London and the South East and the East of England. There are still risings, but much slower in the northern parts of the country," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>UK's <a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/01/hundreds-of-thousands-of-teens-to-get-boosted-on-nhs-2/">National Health Service</a> has confirmed that booster slots will open for ages 16 to 17 in England. The mentioned age group will be able to book their slots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 40,000 teens will be eligible for their top-up dose when the national booking service opens to them on Monday, with more able to get boosted in the coming weeks as they reach three months since their second jab.</p>

<p>NHS said that previously, booster shots were only recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for clinically vulnerable 16 and 17-year-olds who are most at risk from COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency showed that two doses of the vaccine are not enough to stop people becoming unwell from Omicron, but a booster significantly increases protection against the variant.&nbsp;</p>

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There is some positive sign for the United Kingdom as the daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were at the lowest level in a month after another 81,713 cases were reported on Saturday.

There is some positive sign for the United Kingdom as the daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were at the lowest level in a month after another 81,713 cases were reported on Saturday. After the emergence of the Omicron variant in the country, Covid cases were at a record high, with authorities have struggled to contain the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, the number of deaths within 28 days of a test remains high with 1,843 over the past seven days. The data means a 45 per cent rise from the previous week. ALSO READ | Beijing reports first local Omicron case weeks ahead of Olympic games Is Covid coming to an end in the UK? An expert has said as quoted by BCC that "we're almost there, it is now the beginning of the end, at least in the UK." The comments were made by Prof Julian Hiscox, who is a chairman in infection and global health at the University of Liverpool said, "I think life in 2022 will be almost back to before the pandemic." UK Health Security Agency chief medical adviser Dr Susan Hopkins told BBC Radio 4's Today program as reported on Saturday (January 15): "We are seeing a slowdown in the number of admissions to hospital, but they are slowing down rather than reversing at the moment, so there are still more than 2,000 admissions to hospital across the UK, and nearly 2,500 yesterday." "There is still a high rate of infection around the country, about one in 15 in England, and about one in 20 in other parts of the UK," she said. "We see that infections are plateauing in the community, which is good, in London and the South East and the East of England. There are still risings, but much slower in the northern parts of the country," she added. Self-isolation guidance has been updated for people who test positive for COVID-19 in England. From Monday, people can leave self-isolation after 5 full days if they test negative on days 5 and 6. For more detail ➡️ https://t.co/ao12L8HeQ5 — NHS (@NHSuk) January 13, 2022 × UK's National Health Service has confirmed that booster slots will open for ages 16 to 17 in England. The mentioned age group will be able to book their slots. Around 40,000 teens will be eligible for their top-up dose when the national booking service opens to them on Monday, with more able to get boosted in the coming weeks as they reach three months since their second jab. NHS said that previously, booster shots were only recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for clinically vulnerable 16 and 17-year-olds who are most at risk from COVID-19. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency showed that two doses of the vaccine are not enough to stop people becoming unwell from Omicron, but a booster significantly increases protection against the variant. ×

Covid in UK: Teens to get boosted, reported cases at lowest in a month

<p>The United Kingdom on Thursday (October 28) informed that the government will remove the remaining countries from the coronavirus (COVID-19) travel 'red list' from next Monday as the bans on foreigners travelling to England have been scrapped.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UK's Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that all seven remaining countries — Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela — on the 'red list' will be removed from Monday, 1 November at 4am (local time).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The minister further said the changes only applied to fully vaccinated passengers from those countries and anyone not vaccinated would still have to take tests and quarantine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Britons arriving from these countries will no longer need to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel, while nationals of those countries will now be allowed to travel to England.</p>

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<p>The minister, however, stated that the 'red list'&nbsp;category will be kept in place as a precautionary measure to protect public health and are prepared to add countries and territories back if needed, as the country's first line of defence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Well this is great news actually for travellers. People will be able to travel here from anywhere without now having to go through a mandatory quarantine as the red list reduces to zero countries on it. And we're been able to do this now because the variants of concern that we've been tracking are no longer of concern to the Chief Medical Officers and so this will apply throughout the whole of the UK" —&nbsp;Grant Shapps.</p>
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<p>The government will also recognise coronavirus vaccines for arrivals from more than 30 new countries and territories, he added. Wales will also adopt similar changes, said its devolved government.</p>

<p>"We can also confirm that from Monday, eligible travellers from over 30 new countries and territories, including Peru &amp; Uganda will be added to our inbound vax policy, bringing the total number of countries on this list to over 135," the minister said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am glad we are able to reduce the travel list even further, giving a huge boost to businesses, families and friends wanting to travel," said health minister Sajid Javid.</p>

<p>Scotland's Transport Minister Graeme Dey said the move would help the tourism sector "take another step back towards normal operations" but also warned that "the pandemic is not over".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The situation will be closely monitored and regularly reviewed and if the situation demands it we will not hesitate to re-impose restrictions," Graeme Dey added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Row between UK and France over fishing rights intensifies</strong></p>

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The United Kingdom on Thursday (October 28) informed that the government will remove the remaining countries from the coronavirus (COVID-19) travel 'red list' from next Monday as the bans on foreigners travelling to England have been scrapped.

The United Kingdom on Thursday (October 28) informed that the government will remove the remaining countries from the coronavirus (COVID-19) travel 'red list' from next Monday as the bans on foreigners travelling to England have been scrapped. UK's Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that all seven remaining countries — Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela — on the 'red list' will be removed from Monday, 1 November at 4am (local time). ALSO READ | US committed to help Taiwan defend itself: US official The minister further said the changes only applied to fully vaccinated passengers from those countries and anyone not vaccinated would still have to take tests and quarantine. Britons arriving from these countries will no longer need to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel, while nationals of those countries will now be allowed to travel to England. "I should point out, though, that all of this only applies to people coming here who are fully vaccinated. And for those who are not, I'm afraid it's still pre-departure testing, it's a day two eight, it's a day eight test, those all have to be PCR tests. So this is a regime which is much more straightforward but it only applies to people fully vaccinated as you might expect" — Grant Shapps. The minister, however, stated that the 'red list' category will be kept in place as a precautionary measure to protect public health and are prepared to add countries and territories back if needed, as the country's first line of defence. "Well this is great news actually for travellers. People will be able to travel here from anywhere without now having to go through a mandatory quarantine as the red list reduces to zero countries on it. And we're been able to do this now because the variants of concern that we've been tracking are no longer of concern to the Chief Medical Officers and so this will apply throughout the whole of the UK" — Grant Shapps. ALSO READ | Spirit of cooperation deeply rooted between Rome and New Delhi, says India's envoy to Italy The government will also recognise coronavirus vaccines for arrivals from more than 30 new countries and territories, he added. Wales will also adopt similar changes, said its devolved government. "We can also confirm that from Monday, eligible travellers from over 30 new countries and territories, including Peru & Uganda will be added to our inbound vax policy, bringing the total number of countries on this list to over 135," the minister said. "I am glad we are able to reduce the travel list even further, giving a huge boost to businesses, families and friends wanting to travel," said health minister Sajid Javid. Scotland's Transport Minister Graeme Dey said the move would help the tourism sector "take another step back towards normal operations" but also warned that "the pandemic is not over". "The situation will be closely monitored and regularly reviewed and if the situation demands it we will not hesitate to re-impose restrictions," Graeme Dey added. Watch: Row between UK and France over fishing rights intensifies ×

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