Jonathan Van-Tam

Britain’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Jonathan Van-Tam attends a media briefing on the latest Covid-19 update, at Downing Street, central London on November 29, 2021 (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Jonathan Van-Tam to leave role as England’s deputy chief medical officer

Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Jonathan Van Tam during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Leeds: All people aged 18 and over to be offered a Covid-19 boost...

2.2 million Brits will be eligible to receive more Covid vaccine doses over the coming weeks (image: Getty Images)

Bookings set to open for over-40s booster jabs and teenager second doses

Booster jabs are set to become available to over-40s this week (image: Getty Images)

Bookings set to open for over-40s Covid booster jabs and teenager second doses

Molunpiravir has been shown to cut the risk of hospital admission or death by 50% among at-risk adults (Photo: Shutterstock)

Two new Covid antiviral drugs secured to protect most at-risk this winter

Health Secretary Sajid Javid is urging people to have their flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines to help ease pressure on the NHS this winter (Photo: Shutterstock)

Get flu and Covid jabs to ease pressure on NHS this winter, Health Secretary say...

A woman receives a Covid jab at Elland Road Vaccination Centre (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Here are the areas in Leeds where the fewest people are double jabbed

What Boris Johnson said in his Covid Winter Plan 2021 announcement

Health Secretary Sajid Javid leaves Downing Street, London, after the government's weekly Cabinet meeting (photo: PA).

Mandatory face coverings and Covid passes under ‘Plan B’ if cases surge

Vulnerable people in the UK may be offered a booster Covid vaccination from September, the Government has announced.

Leeds Covid: Booster jabs could begin for 32m Britons in September

Mixing vaccines can generate high levels of antibodies which can protect against Covid (Photo: Getty Images)

Mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines creates stronger immune response against ...

The vaccine was shown to be 67% effective overall against Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

One dose Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine approved for use in the UK

Surge testing and Covid vaccines will be expanded to six new areas of concern in England in a bid to tackle the spread of the Indian Covid variant (Photo: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Surge testing and Covid vaccines increased in 6 areas in England to tackle India...

Children more interested in a career in science than ever as a result of the pan...

England’s deputy chief medical officer, professor Van-Tam – known as JVT, addresses coronavirus vaccine hesitancy and fertility concerns. (Pic: PA)

Does the vaccine impact fertility? Professor Jonathan Van-Tam explains

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has discussed the Covid vaccine rollout among other things at press briefings alongside the likes of Chris Whitty. (Pic: PA)

Who is professor Jonathan Van-Tam?

All adults should expect to be offered the Covid vaccine by July (Picture: Getty Images)

This is the new date for all adults should have been offered the Covid vaccine

A new trial to test the efficacy of the Oxford / AstraZeneca jab in children is set to begin. (Pic: PA)

Will children get the Covid vaccine? New Oxford / AstraZeneca trial explained

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to give further details in the Commons on 9 February (Photo: Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Travellers to the UK will have to take two Covid tests while they isolate

An arthritis drug could save 1 in 25 Covid patients - and reduce need for ventilators (Photo: Shutterstock)

An arthritis drug could save 1 in 25 Covid patients - and reduce need for ventil...

The government will outline its lockdown exit roadmap in the week commencing 22 February (Photo: Shutterstock)

Public warned it’s still ‘too soon’ to book a holiday - when might travel restri...

The boosters may be needed to tackle new variants of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

People may need autumn 'booster' coronavirus jab to protect against new variants

South Africa has halted its usage of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine (Photo: Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images)

South Africa has suspended Oxford vaccine rollout - as study suggests it's not e...

A new deal has been announced between the Government and CureVac (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK has struck a deal with a vaccine firm to respond quickly to Covid virus m...

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has warned that those who have been given a jab could still spread infection (Getty Images)

Can vaccinated people still spread Covid?

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious even after receiving Covid jabs (Photo by John Sibley-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious eve...

This is why you must stay in lockdown after the jab, says Professor Van-Tam

Leeds news Live: Why you must stay in lockdown after the jab

Coronavirus cases have risen again in Leeds

Coronavirus Leeds: Infection rate on the rise after three day fall

The Covid rates in Leeds are currently stable but the over 60s rate is rising

Coronavirus in Leeds: Infections stable but over 60s rate is rising

Two arthritis drugs could help save coronavirus patients who are severely ill - ...

Teachers could be next in line for Covid vaccines after February - the rumours a...

These are the groups of people who can’t have the Pfizer Covid vaccine

We could still be wearing face masks in winter 2021 - according to a chief scien...

NHS Chief Executive, Sir Simon Stevens during Wednesday's media briefing on coronavirus Picture: John Sibley/PA Wire

Vaccine roll-out will take 'months not weeks'

The UK has approved the first Covid-19 vaccine - here’s when you could get it

Christmas lights lit up in Leeds

Live: The Covid rules for Christmas household mixing - key questions answered

All over 50s can now get the flu jab for free - how to arrange yours

Every adult over 50 can get a free flu vaccine from December 1 (Image: David Cheskin/PA Wire)

Government extends free flu vaccines to every adult over 50

The UK has bought 5m doses of the new Moderna Covid vaccine - here’s everything ...

The government has ‘not decided’ when under 50s will receive the Covid vaccine

Boris Johnson. Credit: PA.

Boris Johnson tells nation not to 'slacken resolve' despite Pfizer vaccine hopes

The Prime Minister will give an update on current lockdown restrictions

What time Boris Johnson will give lockdown update at Downing Street tonight