Coronavirus

MORRISONS has become the first supermarket to make cuts to sick pay for unjabbed staff who have to isolate after being exposed to Covid.

POLICE were called to Ringwood School this morning (Monday) as a small group of anti-Covid vaccination protesters forced their way onto its grounds.

The self-isolation period in England is being reduced and travel to France is resuming - here's all you need to know about the new Covid rule changes.

STAFF shortages caused by the spread of Covid-19’s Omicron variant have forced South Western Railway to make temporary changes to its timetable.

THE leader of Hampshire County Council has promised "every precaution is being taken" to make meetings Covid-safe.

THERE are big changes to testing rules for asymptomatic Covid patients from today (Tuesday) – here's all you need to know.

CRITICAL workers needed to keep key public services running will be asked to take daily Covid tests to limit Omicron outbreaks in workplaces.

THE NHS trust responsible for Dorset hospitals warned it faces "very difficult weeks ahead" after it stood down a critical incident declaration

THIRTY-TWO military co-responders have been drafted in to help South Central Ambulance Service cope amid the Omicron Covid-19 surge

THE New Forest has experienced a surge in Covid cases over the last fortnight but without any deaths reported in the latest weekly update.

THOUSANDS of people are discovering they've got Covid as Omicron sweeps the country – here's what you should do if you get a positive test at home.

CANCELLATIONS in the run-up to Christmas have been described as a "bloodbath" by a restaurant owner, as customers take precautions

A NEW Milton panto set to open next week has been postponed to July 2022 over Omicron Covid variant fears.

TWO colourful new benches paying tribute to NHS staff and keyworkers for their efforts during the pandemic were installed in Totton.

IN HIS latest diatribe against Covid-19 restrictions, Sir Desmond told Parliament the roads were currently more dangerous to people than the disease.

CHILDREN as young as five will be among those asked to take daily lateral flow tests if they're a close contact of someone with Covid-19.

PEOPLE booking a Covid jab via the NHS website are facing error messages while those ordering home test kits are being asked to come back later.

FROM home working to how to download a Covid Pass, here's everything you need to know about this week's new Plan B rules.

PAST links have been unearthed between Dr Julian Lewis and a relative of the directors of a Lymington firm given nearly £100m worth of PPE contracts.

THE government has moved to Plan B and the nation is urged to work from home from Monday.