Coronavirus

In St Albans, 502 people died due to Covid-19.

Four years on: How the Covid-19 virus impacted St Albans

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

Who will get free tests under new Covid plan?

Due to a spike in Covid-related absences buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Due to a spike in Covid-related absences buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Covid-19 staff absences lead to St Albans and Watford train cancellations

Thameslink and Great Northern have updated their timetables, effective from Monday, February 28

Thameslink and Great Northern have updated their timetables, effective from Monday, February 28

Timetable change for Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire commuter trains

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson announces end of all Covid restrictions and free testing

GPs, hospitals and special schools are contacting 5,521 families of 5- to 11-year-olds across Hertfordshire and west Essex who have been identified as being eligible.

GPs, hospitals and special schools are contacting 5,521 families of 5- to 11-year-olds across Hertfordshire and west Essex who have been identified as being eligible.

Children under 11 in Herts can now receive Covid vaccines

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Self-isolation rules could be lifted a month earlier than planned

The new Five Guys restaurant in St Peter's Street, St Albans.

The new Five Guys restaurant in St Peter's Street, St Albans.

City centre businesses set for financial boost in wake of Covid restrictions easing

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home visitor limits to be lifted next week

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face coverings no longer mandatory indoors as England returns to Plan A

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced a new national lockdown due to the new variant of COVID-19 spreading through England. Picture: Andrew Parsons/10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright/PA Wire

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced a new national lockdown due to the new variant of COVID-19 spreading through England. Picture: Andrew Parsons/10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright/PA Wire

Hundreds in Herts fined for breaking lockdown rules

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

How are England's Covid restrictions changing after Plan B?

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

'We must learn to live with Covid' says health secretary on Plan B's end

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Covid self-isolation period to be cut to five days

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Government minister supports cutting Covid self-isolation to five days

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

Explained: New PCR test rules brought in as Omicron cases surge

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

What are the new Covid rules as pupils return to school?

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

Three quarters of those with colds likely to have Covid, study finds

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

What does a faint red line on a lateral flow Covid test mean?

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

People with Omicron up to 70pc less likely to need visit to hospital

Here's the latest booster vaccination data, which shows how many adults in our Hertfordshire communities have been jabbed up to December 19

Here's the latest booster vaccination data, which shows how many adults in our Hertfordshire communities have been jabbed up to December 19

How many people have had their COVID booster where you live?

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take one?

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Chancellor sets out £1bn fund for Covid-hit businesses

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic

How is Omicron affecting your Christmas plans? Take our survey

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

'Use caution': PM rules out any immediate new restrictions

How many confirmed and suspected Omicron cases are there in your area?

How many confirmed and suspected Omicron cases are there in your area?

How many Omicron cases are there in your area?

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

Q&A: Should you cancel your Christmas plans this year?

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

What are the Omicron symptoms to look out for?

Jim McManus, director of public health for Hertfordshire, agreed with the council's decision to close play areas in Stevenage

Jim McManus, director of public health for Hertfordshire, agreed with the council's decision to close play areas in Stevenage

Public health chief urges people to be careful when socialising over Christmas

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as Covid 'Plan B' confirmed

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London

Downing Street party video: Boris Johnson apologises but denies allegations

There has been a confirmed case of the Omnicron variant of COVID-19 in Hertfordshire.

There has been a confirmed case of the Omnicron variant of COVID-19 in Hertfordshire.

Omicron variant: Confirmed case in Hertfordshire says health boss Jim McManus

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged people to wait for the NHS before booking a Covid booster jab.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged people to wait for the NHS before booking a Covid booster jab.

'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster rollout

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced the return of restrictions from next week following the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced the return of restrictions from next week following the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

A new Covid variant has been discovered in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong

A new Covid variant has been discovered in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong

Here's what we know so far about the Covid Omicron variant

Remember national lockdowns? Take a look back on what coronavirus looked like where you live in 2020, compared to now

Remember national lockdowns? Take a look back on what coronavirus looked like where you live in 2020, compared to now

How Hertfordshire’s coronavirus figures compare to last year's lockdown

Paying by card at the bar at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans.

Paying by card at the bar at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans.

St Albans theatre retains some Covid measures for winter months

Molnupiravir, an anti-viral pill to treat Covid-19, has been approved for use in the UK.

Molnupiravir, an anti-viral pill to treat Covid-19, has been approved for use in the UK.

First pill to treat Covid-19 gets approval in UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's UK government has set out a plan for managing Covid this winter.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's UK government has set out a plan for managing Covid this winter.

What is the government's Plan B for Covid this winter?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Four million booster vaccines have already been administered in the UK.

Four million booster vaccines have already been administered in the UK.

Who can get a Covid booster jab and how can I book one?

Patient Kamala receiving the COVID-19 booster vaccine at Roche in Welwyn Garden City

Patient Kamala receiving the COVID-19 booster vaccine at Roche in Welwyn Garden City

COVID-19 booster vaccinations begin in Hertfordshire

Secondary school and colleges students are being tested twice on site ahead of the new term.

Secondary school and colleges students are being tested twice on site ahead of the new term.

Government sets out 'Plan B' for Covid this winter

Ministers are considering delaying June 21 lockdown easing to allow extra time for vaccinations.

Ministers are considering delaying June 21 lockdown easing to allow extra time for vaccinations.

Covid booster jab to be offered to more than 30 million people

The prime minister will set out his Covid winter plan in a speech to the nation on Tuesday.

The prime minister will set out his Covid winter plan in a speech to the nation on Tuesday.

More restrictions set to be scrapped in Boris Johnson's winter Covid plan

Never Been Better can be seen at The Radlett Centre.

Never Been Better can be seen at The Radlett Centre.

Uplifting concert show Never Been Better to celebrate 'freedom' after COVID year

From today, people double vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer need to self-isolate if in contact with a positive case

From today, people double vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer need to self-isolate if in contact with a positive case

COVID-19 isolation rules change as Herts cases rise

The main stage at Slam Dunk Festival South in Hatfield Park. The festival is now due to return on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

The main stage at Slam Dunk Festival South in Hatfield Park. The festival is now due to return on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Ticket holders need to provide their COVID status for entry to this year's Slam Dunk Festival in Hatfield

Councillors had to leave a Herts County Council meeting after being pinged by NHS Track and Trace

Councillors had to leave a Herts County Council meeting after being pinged by NHS Track and Trace

Councillors deemed 'foolhardy' after being pinged by Test and Trace during meeting

Cllr Chris White and Cllr Mary Maynard have been at loggerheads over a motion thanking critical workers for their efforts during the pandemic.

Cllr Chris White and Cllr Mary Maynard have been at loggerheads over a motion thanking critical workers for their efforts during the pandemic.

Critical workers 'thanks' motion is rejected by district councillors