Omicron

What we know about the new COVID FLiRT variants including symptoms

A new variant of Covid named Eris has emerged as figures show a spike in hospital admissions this summer

New Covid variant found in UK

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce the most including Niamh, Omicron & Açaí

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

People over 50 can get their autumn Covid booster from Friday, October 14

Lancashire over-50s to be invited for Covid booster on Friday

UK approve COVID vaccine that targets original strain and Omicron

Monkeypox, Covid, flu and hayfever all have similar symptoms in the early stages of infection

Monkeypox, Covid, flu and hayfever - how to tell the difference

The Royal Preston's Nightingale Surge Hub was not used for Covid patients as initially intended - but instead for people on the verge of being discharged from hospital

Royal Preston’s Covid Nightingale Surge Hub will close this week

Covid is on the rise again

North West shows steep rise in Covid hospitalisations

Covid-19 infections in UK show early signs of rise

Covid-19 infections in Lancashire show early signs of rise

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

Dr. Alison Birtle getting ready to fly the flag for NHS staff- and the Queen - on a new charity single

Doctor who suffered Covid-induced heart failure rediscovers her singing voice

Professor Mohammed Munavvar says that the NHS needs fewer people to be contracting the disease

Preston Covid doctor explains why people should still try to avoid the virus

Covid cases are on the rise in Preston

The Preston areas where Covid rates are rising the fastest

Latest figures show that Frenchwood and Fishwick recorded the biggest jump in Covid cases in Preston over the past week, with an increase of 238.4%.

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We've taken a look at the latest Covid data for Preston

The five areas of Preston where Covid cases are on the rise

Lancashire County Council's director of public health Dr. Sakthi Karunanithi and Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown both want people to carry on self-isolating if they test positive for Covid

'Stay cautious': call for Preston to keep its guard up when Covid rules change

Part of the Nightingale Surge Hub pictured at the Royal Preston Hospital shortly before it opened

Who are the patients in the Royal Preston's Covid surge hub?

Bondi Beach: Australia to re-open its borders from February 21. Photo: Getty Images

Travel column with Katie Butler: Australia to ease its Covid travel restrictions...

Used car sales jump in ‘volatile’ year as EV demand rockets

The Government is expected to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid jabs for NHS staff (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandatory Covid jabs for NHS workers ‘to be scrapped’ amid staff shortage fears

This is where Covid cases are currently highest and still rising in Preston as Plan B restrictions are lifted

The Preston areas where Covid rates are still rising

Covid restrictions are easing today

Everything you need to know about Covid restrictions as Plan B rules end

Cases of the Omicron sub-variant BA.2 are growing

Stealth Omicron: Scientists confirm cases of new Covid variant in Lancashire

Sainsbury’s is still recommending that shoppers and staff wear face masks inside its stores (Photo: Getty Images)

Sainsbury’s issues face mask update ahead of Plan B rule changes

The WHO says the pandemic is approaching its “endgame” in Europe (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid pandemic reaching ‘endgame’ - but shouldn’t be treated like flu Claire Schofield

An exclusive look inside the Covid Ward at Royal Preston Hospital

Covid at RPH: 18 pictures inside Royal Preston Hospital's coronavirus ward

More than £115,000 has been allocated to help Preston's homeless get shelter - and their jabs

Preston's rough sleepers to be offered accommodation in push for vaccination

The new website will launch by the end of March 2022 (Photo: Getty Images)

Primark announces new website launch date - how online store will work

We've been taking a look at the current Covid figures for Preston

The Covid state of play in Preston as Boris Johnson ends Plan B restrictions

Face masks will no longer be mandatory anywhere in England from 27 January (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson confirms all Plan B restrictions to end in England

Vaccines are the best defence against severe disease and death, says the WHO (Photo: Getty Images)

Worst of Omicron wave ‘done with’ says WHO - but pandemic far from over

Boris Johnson is expected to confirm an easing of Plan B rules today (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to give update on lifting Covid Plan B rules today

Unemployment has fallen across Lancashire

Unemployment down across Lancashire as jobs market stays strong

Around 40,000 teenagers in England will be eligible for their top-up dose from Monday (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid booster jabs to be offered to 16 and 17 year-olds from Monday

Covid passports are reportedly set to be scrapped in England this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid passports to be scrapped ‘this month’ as Omicron wave eases

We've been taking a look at the latest Covid data for Preston

The Preston Covid hotspots where cases have risen the most in the last week

Holiday bookings are up as travel restrictions are eased. Photo: Getty Images

Testing requirements eased for vaccinated passengers returning back into England

As well as vaccination centres, a new scheme has been launched to help some people get the Covid vaccine in their own homes

Here's how you can book a jab in your own home as new scheme aims to get more La...

RAMSGATE, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 16: Medical staff and volunteers prepare shots of the Moderna vaccine at an NHS Covid-19 vaccination centre on December 16, 2021 near Ramsgate, United Kingdom. The Government is pushing the booster jab program as the country recorded its highest number of daily infections since the pandemic began. England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty has warned that more Covid records will be broken as the Omicron variant spreads further. (Photo by Leon Neal - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

New initiative opens the door for more people to have vaccines at home in Lancas...

Cypriots wait in line to receive the third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at a walk-in vaccination centre (Photo: Getty Images)

Experts dismiss claims of new ‘Deltacron’ Covid strain found in Cyprus

Booster rooster: the nice vaccine lady said I had nice arms, which made me blush

In praise of the wonderful vaccine after landing the dreaded Omicron double late...

Paramedics bring patients to Northampton General Hospital

Covid-19: North-west England sees ‘concerning’ Omicron rise

Travel restrictions between the UK and France have been eased slightly (Photo: Getty Images)

France eases restrictions for UK travellers after ‘supersonic’ rise in Covid cas...

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The warning symptom of Omicron that appears on skin, lips and nails

Cardiff City Stadium

Cardiff City v Preston North End: How to watch Sunday's FA Cup clash on S4C

Troops to be deployed in London to help NHS amid staff shortages (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Troops to be deployed in London to help NHS amid staff shortages

As construction on the new Covid hub begins, the CEO of LancashireTeaching Hospitals says they are preparing for all eventualities.

Work starts on new Royal Preston Hospital ‘surge hub’ as pressure across the Lan...

Brad Potts celebrates his goal against Stoke City

Preston North End's Brad Potts is a contender for goal of the season and celebra...

The latest Covid data shows cases continuing to rise across Preston

Preston areas where Covid rates are rising fastest as surge hub is built at RPH

James Cole of Panache Cruises

'People are desperate to get away': Travel agents hopeful for 2022 holidays

Sir Mark Hendrick, the MP for Preston, wants more support and protection for primary schools amid rising Covid cases.

Preston MP asks government to stop ignoring primary schools amid Covid concerns

Scrapping international travel restrictions would have no impact on case rates, claims travel industry (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Scrapping international travel restrictions would have no impact on case rates, ...

Boris Johnson to stick with ‘Plan B’ Covid measures despite mounting pressures (Photo by JACK HILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to stick with ‘Plan B’ Covid measures despite mounting pressures