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Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

Likely to get the nod ahead of Emi Martinez as this is Villa’s easiest game of pre-season on paper.

Aston Villa predicted lineup v Walsall as Emery waits on £33m signing

Diagnoses for gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record highs in 2022 in new findings from the UK Health Security Agency.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in 2022

Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm

Covid rate infections.
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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs

Lexus hints at personalised sports EV with ‘manual’ gearbox

West Bromwich town centre (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Sandwell residents encouraged to wear face masks after end of Plan B

Lateral flow home test kits are currently unavailable on the government website. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Lateral flow test shortage on same day people queue for Covid booster jab

Covid: NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion funding, report says
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NHS Test and Trace an ‘eye-watering’ waste of taxpayers’ money after £37 billion...

PCR tests are required for all travellers returning to the UK from green and amber list countries (Photo: Getty Images)

Cost of Covid PCR tests for travel to be investigated over ‘rip-off’ prices