Just days before Freedom Day, Professor Chris Whitty has warned there could be another lockdown in place within weeks due to soaring Covid cases and rising deaths. Despite the government's previous insistence there would be no more lockdowns after 19th July, the Chief Medical Officer suggested this could be unavoidable if cases and deaths continue to rise.

Scientists have revealed they have found irregularities in the blood of people who have long Covid. Researchers found a small number of people with the condition to have specific issues with their blood, which could ultimately help develop a long Covid test within 6-18 months.

The Prime Minister has now as good as confirmed that Freedom Day will go ahead on 19th July, with nearly all restrictions being lifted. However, scientists are warning that the scrapping of Covid restrictions might only last a matter of weeks due to the rapidly spreading Delta variant and the risk of new variants. This will leave many people desperate to make the most of their freedoms while they have the chance.

Following “Freedom Day” being delayed from 21st June due to rising Covid cases, Boris Johnson plans to go full steam ahead with the scrapping of lockdown rules on 19th July. The move, set to be announced on Monday evening, comes despite warnings from scientific advisors cases at their highest level since January.

As over 50s increasingly enjoy “full immunity” from Covid-19 on the back of receiving both vaccine doses, attention is turning to younger people, with vaccines currently being tested on under 18s. When will your grandchildren receive a Covid-19 vaccine, and is it even necessary for them to do so?

You might want to think twice about celebrating getting your Covid vaccine with a glass of wine. While you’re unlikely to suffer any major problems if you have a drink, consuming alcohol may not be the best idea. What is the relationship between alcohol and the Covid vaccine?

The Royal College of Surgeons is calling for specialist hubs to be set up across England where routine surgeries can be performed. Members of the RCS say there is a massive backlog of people waiting for non-urgent operations, and these hubs could help reduce waiting times and aid the health service.

Trials will soon commence testing whether a third Covid vaccine dose provides increased protection against new variants of the virus. The trial comes as surge testing continues in some parts of the country to try and contain the Indian Covid variant. Health officials also want to determine whether a "booster" vaccination ahead of the winter will be necessary.