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Thursday, Harvard researchers reported one of the largest studies yet to back the Epstein-Barr theory. They tracked blood samples stored from more than 10 million people in the U. The military regularly administers blood tests to its members and the researchers checked samples stored from to , hunting antibodies signaling viral infection. Just 5. The researchers compared MS cases subsequently diagnosed over the year period with 1, service members who never got MS.

Frontline workers and vulnerable adults will get booster jabs as the country battles a spike in cases. Researchers say immune cells made to defend the body against some colds could help stave off Covid. By Elaine Dunkley. Education correspondent. The impact of staff shortages caused by Covid have made it hard for the early years settings to operate. Downing Street does not deny reports two events took place on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

By Natalie Sherman. Business reporter, New York. The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid More than 50, NHS staff were off work in the week to 11 January, according to official figures. First minister to set out two-week plan with rules on outdoor activities to be lifted first. The latest number of cases of Covid across Devon and Cornwall. Asked if Boris Johnson should resign as prime minister, Andrew Boff says it is a "strong option".

By Marie Jackson. BBC News. People fined for rule-breaking in lockdown share their stories and views on the No 10 lockdown party. By Beth Timmins. Business reporter, BBC News. Staff required to self-isolate will no longer be eligible for full sick pay if they haven't had the jab. Read full article. Io Dodds.

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Omicron symptoms: What we know about illness caused by the new variant. Confused about how to stay safe during the omicron wave? Experts describe their own precautions. What you need to know about at-home rapid tests and their results FDA says rapid Covid antigen tests may be less sensitive in detecting omicron. Covid booster shots are rolling out. What does that mean for you? CDC issues urgent alert: Pregnant women need the Covid vaccines Mom who had a Covid 'miracle' baby has a message for pregnant women: Get vaccinated.

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