Coronavirus

Opinion

Rebecca Fox, a partner at law firm VWV, looks at whether long Covid should be considered a disability

Should long Covid be treated as a disability?

Brett Ellis argues that many of the problems we blame on Covid or Brext began before either happened

Opinion Don't blame it on Covid or Brexit, we are reaping what we sowed in the good times

Although Omicron is less serious than previous Covid variants, staff sickness is still causing problems for the NHS. Photos: Watford Borough Council/Pixabay

Editorial Comment Omicron is less serious, but we still need to do our bit to protect the NHS

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County Hall, Hertford. Credit: Jack Hill

Council meeting restricted as part of 'Plan B' measures to prevent Covid spread

West Herts Hospitals Trust has identified 239 staff who had so far refused Covid vaccination

More than 200 West Herts hospitals staff have not had Covid jab

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MORE than 800 patients have been waiting for hospital treatment in west Hertfordshire for a year or longer. Photos: Newsquest/Pixabay

More than 800 patients wait more than a year for treatment in west Herts

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Millions may now be suffering from ‘Post-Covid stress disorder’ as a form of PTSD

Opinion Covid lockdowns left me afraid to go out and see my friends

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Advice on how to make Christmas parties Covid-safe

Tips to make Christmas parties as Covid-safe as possible

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson receives his booster jab of the coronavirus vaccine at St Thomas Hospital in London, as the Government accelerates the Covid booster programme to help slow down the spread of the new Omicron variant Photo: PA

Editorial Comment Omicron: Don't let office party ruin your Christmas

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Photo of an NHS nurse holding the coronavirus vaccine. Image by PA.

All people aged 18 and over to be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine

Cllr Asif Khan argues the Government has failed to protect its people during the Covid crisis and Afghanistan withdrawal. Photos: Pixabay/Watford Labour Party

'Duty-free government has been absent when we needed it most'

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Hertfordshire director of public health Jim McManus says the best Christmas present you can get your family is to get yourself two Covid jabs

Editorial Comment 'The best present you can get your family this Christmas is two Covid jabs'

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Almost 350 care workers in Hertfordshire have

Hundreds of care workers who have ‘declined’ Covid vaccine must leave care homes

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PPE worth around £2.8 billion has found to not meet standards that would be allowed to be used on the NHS (Peter Byrne/PA)

Stock of PPE worth £2.8 billion 'not fit for purpose' for NHS

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Herts and Essex West Essex health chief Jane Galpin said there is 'uncertainty' over whether Covid rates will be impacted by the return to school and autumn weather. Photos: Pixabay

'Uncertainty' over Covid rates amid school return and autumn weather

Major changes to international travel in England announced to make travel easier

Turkey, Maldives and Pakistan to come off the red list as changes to England travel rules announced

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Boris Johnson discussed vaccine passports, jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds, the booster vaccine programme, and face coverings.

This is what Boris Johnson said in his Covid announcement today

Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK this week - how to book yours. (PA)

Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK today - how to book yours

Parents in England warned over a delayed start to school in September

Parents in England warned over a delayed start to school in September

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New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout. (PA)

New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown, scientists warn

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Covid self-isolation rules change today - full list of changes explained

Covid self-isolation rules change today - full list of changes explained

3 jobs added to government list eligible for testing instead of isolation. (PA)

3 jobs added to government list eligible for testing instead of self-isolation

Government fears over Covid being spread through farting. (PA)

Government Ministers express fears over Covid being spread through farting

A record 618,903 people in England and Wales pinged by NHS Covid app in a week. (PA)

Record-breaking 618,903 people in England and Wales pinged by NHS Covid app

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Weddings to be cancelled if bride or groom pinged by NHS Covid-19 app. (PA)

Weddings cancelled if bride or groom pinged by NHS Covid-19 app, government warn

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Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn

Covid lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn

There will be a walk-in Covid vaccination clinic in South Oxhey on Thursday. Credit: PA

Walk-in Pfizer vaccination clinic in South Oxhey this Thursday

This is why you may have to self-isolate before August 16 despite 'Freedom Day'. (PA)

This is why you may have to self-isolate before August 16 despite 'Freedom Day'

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Professor Chris Whitty issues worrying update over a winter lockdown. (PA)

Professor Chris Whitty issues concerning update over a potential winter lockdown

Live updates as Boris Johnson set to give update on July 19 'freedom day'

Live updates as Boris Johnson set to give update on July 19 'freedom day'

What Boris Johnson could announce at today's 'Freedom Day' press conference. (PA)

What Boris Johnson could say at today's press conference ahead of 'Freedom Day'

UK green list: France and Italy among 20 countries set to be added in July. (PA)

UK green list: France and Italy among 20 countries set to be added this month

Urgent warning to parents as teens fake school Covid tests amid TikTok trend. (PA)

Urgent warning to parents as teens fake school Covid tests amid TikTok trend

Public Health England figures show 264 cases of the Delta variant – first identified in India – had been recorded in Watford by June 30. Photos: Radar, Newsquest, WBC

Almost 50 more Delta variant cases identified in Watford as hospitalisations rise

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easyJet partners Boots to offer Covid-19 travel tests for holidaymakers. (PA)

easyJet partners Boots to offer Covid-19 travel tests for British holidaymakers

219 cases of the Delta variant had been recorded in Watford by June 23 - 34 more than the week before

Dozens more Covid Delta variant cases identified in Watford

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How to tell the difference between Covid-19 and hay fever. (Canva)

How to tell the difference between Covid-19 and hay fever amid new symptoms

Care home staff could lose their job if they don't take Covid-19 vaccine. (PA)

Care home staff could face losing their job if they don't take Covid-19 vaccine

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Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless', in WhatsApp leak. (PA/Canva)

Cummings WhatsApp leak: Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless'

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Vaccines are being offered to over 18s without having to book (Photo: PA)

Walk-in clinic in Watford offering Pfizer Covid vaccine to over 18s today

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking at a Downing Street briefing this evening. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson delays end of Covid restrictions by up to four weeks

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Boris Johnson to put plans to end lockdown on June 21 on hold. (PA)

Boris Johnson set to delay easing of lockdown restrictions on June 21

Walking routes to enjoy without breaking lockdown rules in and around Watford

Walking routes to enjoy without breaking lockdown rules in and around Watford

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(All images from Zoopla.)

How Covid has changed Watford's housing market and what people want now

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Can I go on holiday? Here's everything you need to know about travelling abroad (Images - Unsplash)

Can I go on holiday? Here's what you need to know about travelling post-lockdown

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock said life should go back to normal after Easter. Photo: PA

Life should go 'back to normal' after Easter, Matt Hancock says

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Martin Lewis said one day working from home entitles you to a year's worth of tax relief

Martin Lewis explains how to claim £125 for a single day's work from home

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Boris Johnson will address the nation at 5pm this evening

PM to give press conference tonight with top medics

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Dr Hilary Jones has issued a face mask warning on ITV's GMB

Doctor's stark warning on common face mask mistakes as coronavirus cases rise

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The UK could be placed back under a national lockdown in just two weeks

UK 'heading for new national lockdown within two weeks' after tracing blunder

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A wet face mask is less effective, people have been warned

Face masks don't work in the rain, experts warn

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Coronavirus cases continue to drop in Hertsmere (Photo: PA)

Coronavirus Hertsmere coronavirus rate more than halves after being put on watchlist

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Five schools near Watford have been affected by coronavirus

The schools where students or staff have been told to self-isolate

Pupils at Rickmansworth School are self-isolating (photo Google maps)

Pupils at secondary school self-isolating as student reported to have Covid-19