Chris Whitty

UK Covid-19 inquiry: Former scientific advisor Patrick Vallance regrets using term ‘herd immunity’

Chief medical officer Chris Whitty in tense exchanges with lead counsel at UK Covid-19 inquiry

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 12:51

Boris Johnson abolishes all coronavirus restrictions in England

PM’s announcement overshadowed by internal row over cost of monioring pandemic

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 18:15

UK can ‘ride out’ Omicron with no new measures, Johnson says

Covid figures hit new record as PM criticised by Starmer over shortage of antigen tests

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 20:24

Tony Blair receives knighthood in queen’s honours list

UK’s medical chiefs recognised for ‘dedication and commitment’ during pandemic

Fri Dec 31 2021 - 22:31

For first time since January, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere in London

Shows, restaurants and shops slacken off in game of snakes and ladders

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 01:00

Britain’s daily hospital admissions could soon hit record high, Whitty warns

Medical adviser says speed of Omicron’s spread will place hospitals under strain

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 20:28

Omicron takes an axe to UK’s Christmas and Johnson’s political fortunes

As medical experts warn of dangers, PM seeks to reassure MPs who voted against his plan

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 20:00

Johnson defends handling of Covid as UK breaks record for daily cases

78,610 infections in 24 hours as experts warn Omicron variant will break more records

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 18:56

UK to bring in new measures against Omicron strain on Tuesday

Among cases being investigated is a traveller who arrived from South Africa on November 16th

Sun Nov 28 2021 - 15:50

Jennifer O'Connell: We've had enough of being micro-managed by Nphet

Public would respond better to clear rules than to clamour of discordant messaging

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 01:00

Johnson to outline UK’s Covid winter plan as younger teens to be offered vaccine

Labour says jabs must be rolled out quickly to avoid further disruption in schools

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 19:09

How to avoid daily drudgery: 10 ways to stay creative when you’re back in the office

Many started new creative pursuits during lockdown. Here’s how to keep them up

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 06:00

Johnson denied Covid-19 would overwhelm NHS, says Cummings

PM said he was not prepared to lock down country to save people in their 80s, according to released messages

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 22:47

British health secretary Sajid Javid tests Covid positive just weeks into job

England’s Covid-19 crisis could return quickly, chief medical officer says

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 15:00