coronavirus in UK

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pictured after delivering a statement at Downing Street after winning the general election, in London, Britain, December 13, 2019/ Reuters
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British PM under fire over video of staff joking about lockdown party

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a news conference in Downing Street on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, in London, Britain December 24, 2020. Paul Grover/Pool via REUTERS
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UK PM Johnson's new Covid gamble worries some scientists

Customer shops inside as retail store Primark in Birmingham, Britain reopens its doors after a third lockdown imposed in early January due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, April 12, 2021. REUTERS/Carl Recine
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English shops, pub gardens reopen in 'major step' to freedom

FILE PHOTO: A medical worker tests swabs for the novel coronavirus at the Microbiology department of North Devon District Hospital, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in Barnstaple, Britain, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Boris Johnson pushes for Covid tests for all to help reopen economy

A vial, sryinge and small toy figures are seen in front of a displayed UK flag in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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UK says 5 million get second shot as Covid daily deaths fall to 10

A shopper walks down the street in London, Britain December 18, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
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England resumes outdoor gatherings as Covid lockdown eases

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts after signing the Brexit trade deal with the EU at number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain December 30, 2020. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Capitalism and greed gave Britain its vaccine success, PM Johnson says

A health worker prepares an injection with a dose of Astra Zeneca coronavirus vaccine, at a vaccination centre in Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Vaccines for over-40s in UK to begin this month - The Telegraph

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All English households with school children offered twice weekly Covid tests

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a news conference in response to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, inside 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Pool/File Photo
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'One-way road to freedom': Johnson sets out cautious lockdown exit plan

A health worker prepares an injection with a dose of Astra Zeneca coronavirus vaccine, at a vaccination centre in Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Britain to offer all adults a Covid-19 vaccine by end of July

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed coronavirus model is seen in front of a British flag on display in this illustration taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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UK hits target: Gives at least 1 vaccine shot to 15 million

A vial, sryinge and small toy figures are seen in front of a displayed UK flag in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Britain tightens travel restrictions with hotel quarantine and prison threat