Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to give an update on the Covid booster programme at 20:00 GMT.
The chief medical officers urged everyone to get vaccinated as well as a booster jab - and said people should keep rooms ventilated, wear masks, take regular tests and self-isolate when symptomatic.
Over-30s in England and Scotland will be able to book their booster jabs from Monday - and in Scotland those aged 18 to 29 from later in the week. Wales, like England and Scotland, is aiming to give booster jabs to all adults by the end of January, while Northern Ireland is giving boosters to over-30s in walk-in centres.
The rules on self-isolation have also been updated again in England. From Tuesday, fully-vaccinated peopleIt is the latest rule change, after
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