Coronavirus

Experts have warned of the Covid symptom more common than a loss of taste and smell

The Covid symptom now 'more common than loss of smell' as cases rise

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

Testing sites across Norfolk and Waveney are set to close.

Testing sites across Norfolk and Waveney are set to close.

Covid test centres across Norfolk and Waveney set to close

Health bosses are urging families, friends and carers to help speed up the discharge of patients from Norfolk's hospitals.

Health bosses are urging families, friends and carers to help speed up the discharge of patients from Norfolk's hospitals.

People urged to keep A&E free for emergencies amid 'extreme pressures'

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?

A new map has revealed the places in Norfolk with the highest number of Covid cases.

A new map has revealed the places in Norfolk with the highest number of Covid cases.

Map reveals the Norfolk areas with the highest Covid case rates

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 are feeling about the end of covid measures

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Tuesday January 4, 2022.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Tuesday January 4, 2022.

Covid restrictions ending - what does it mean for Norfolk and Waveney?

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

The prime minister announced the end of Plan B measures on Wednesday, January 19

The prime minister announced the end of Plan B measures on Wednesday, January 19

How Covid restrictions will change in England this week

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

Asymptomatic people that produce a positive lateral flow no longer need get a PCR test.

Asymptomatic people that produce a positive lateral flow no longer need get a PCR test.

People who test positive on lateral flows no longer need PCR

Prof Grant urged people to get Covid vaccinated.

Prof Grant urged people to get Covid vaccinated.

Interactive map: Covid case rates above national average in one part of Norfolk

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

Headteachers in Fakenham and Wells have said they are managing to cope amidst the challenges of the coronavirus, but are ready for whatever comes their way upon their return to the classroom.

Headteachers in Fakenham and Wells have said they are managing to cope amidst the challenges of the coronavirus, but are ready for whatever comes their way upon their return to the classroom.

Schools in Fakenham and Wells ready for Covid challenges

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

Frustration is growing over when newly-eligible people will be able to get booster jabs.

Frustration is growing over when newly-eligible people will be able to get booster jabs.

Interactive map reveals Norfolk places with highest Covid vaccination rates

Covid cases have increased driven by the Indian Delta variant, though hospital admissions are not rising at the same rate.

Covid cases have increased driven by the Indian Delta variant, though hospital admissions are not rising at the same rate.

Covid cases climb above 1,000 in a week for the first time in north Norfolk

A new interactive map has shown the Norfolk postcodes with the highest Covid rates.

A new interactive map has shown the Norfolk postcodes with the highest Covid rates.

Interactive map reveals the Norfolk postcodes with the highest Covid rates

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?

Fears have been raised that schools could be hit by staff shortages amid record Norfolk Covid rates.

Fears have been raised that schools could be hit by staff shortages amid record Norfolk Covid rates.

School staff shortage fears amid Covid spike and 'hellish' pre-Christmas

The government's announcement came on Sunday to reintroduce masks into classrooms in secondary and higher educational settings. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The government's announcement came on Sunday to reintroduce masks into classrooms in secondary and higher educational settings. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Secondary schools to start term wearing masks in classrooms

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

Sophie Smith, 18, from North Walsham was among those to attend the walk-in vaccine centre at Market Gates, in Great Yarmouth.

Sophie Smith, 18, from North Walsham was among those to attend the walk-in vaccine centre at Market Gates, in Great Yarmouth.

Everywhere offering walk-in Covid booster jabs in Norfolk and Waveney today

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?

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has revealed no further Covid rules will be introduced in 2021

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has revealed no further Covid rules will be introduced in 2021

No more Covid rules before the new year, government confirms

Antiviral Lagevrio (molnupiravir) pills, produced by Merck & Co.

Antiviral Lagevrio (molnupiravir) pills, produced by Merck & Co.

Plea for people with positive Covid tests to join 'game changer' pill trial

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

The isolation period for people who have tested positive for the coronavirus has been reduced from 10 days to seven – if you can provide two negative lateral flow tests.

The isolation period for people who have tested positive for the coronavirus has been reduced from 10 days to seven – if you can provide two negative lateral flow tests.

Self-isolation reduced to seven days - if you provide two negative tests

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

Beth Condron, owner of Beth's Hampers and Gifts in Mileham

Beth Condron, owner of Beth's Hampers and Gifts in Mileham

'Treat this virus with respect' - Owner of Covid-safe shop's warning

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

Children aged 12 to 15 are to be offered their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Children aged 12 to 15 are to be offered their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Mapped: Covid-19 cases up 22pc in Norfolk

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham for 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham for 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Mid-Norfolk Railway cancels remaining journeys on Polar Express

We spoke with people in Fakenham to see how they felt about the alleged gathering in Downing Street last Christmas.

We spoke with people in Fakenham to see how they felt about the alleged gathering in Downing Street last Christmas.

Your say: What do you think of the alleged Downing Street Christmas party?

There are now 58 confirmed Omicron cases in Norfolk.

There are now 58 confirmed Omicron cases in Norfolk.

Norfolk has nearly 60 Omicron cases confirmed and 188 suspected

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?

One scam involved a cold call claiming to be from the NHS about a Covid-19 vaccine booking.

One scam involved a cold call claiming to be from the NHS about a Covid-19 vaccine booking.

Public urged to be vigilant against Covid vaccine and testing scams

Duncan Baker, MP for North Norfolk

Duncan Baker, MP for North Norfolk

'Plan B' the right approach to tackle Omicron, says MP

All UK adults have been given the chance to get their first Covid vaccine.

All UK adults have been given the chance to get their first Covid vaccine.

Interactive map: Covid-19 cases up 16pc in Norfolk

Prime minister Boris Johnson provides an update on the booster vaccine programme.

Prime minister Boris Johnson provides an update on the booster vaccine programme.

Prime minister brings forward booster roll-out due to Omicron rise

The double-jabbed must test for seven days after coming into contact with someone who has Covid

The double-jabbed must test for seven days after coming into contact with someone who has Covid

Week-long testing introduced for people in contact with Covid cases

Wells Maltings director Simon Daykin (left) and Thursford marketing manager George Cushing

Wells Maltings director Simon Daykin (left) and Thursford marketing manager George Cushing

'We expected worse' - performance venues optimistic despite new Covid rules

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