Slough Observer | Coronavirus https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/coronavirus/ Slough Observer Coronavirus en-gb Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:17:51 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:17:51 +0000 https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Slough Observer | Coronavirus https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/coronavirus/ Kate Garraway feeling ‘exhausted’ and ‘fretful’ as she gives update on husband https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/20205369.kate-garraway-feeling-exhausted-fretful-gives-update-derek-draper/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:40:13 +0100 ab37817b6224e54e87adfec6899105e1 lois.mackenzie@newsquest.co.uk | Lois Mackenzie Site used to monitor coronavirus in Berkshire deactivated https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/20069449.site-used-monitor-coronavirus-berkshire-deactivated/?ref=rss Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:32:41 +0100 d4fd10457852c462093296d0d8b943d0 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge These UK travel rules are changing on Friday as Covid cases continue to fall https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19916564.uk-covid-travel-rules-changes-made-friday/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:09:56 +0000 de13138fe2aa97801a66d2bb4b60fab4 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Covid vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 begin - what parents need to know https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19909891.covid-vaccines-children-aged-5-11-parents-need-know/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:48:29 +0000 c23bdf80cbca196208db9f78455a81e4 natasha.meek@newsquest.co.uk | Natasha Meek Over 1000 cases of coronavirus recorded in Berkshire over the weekend https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19906239.berkshire-coronavirus-1000-cases-reported-weekend/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000 26b0bd6cc032909a04d4d74679370bd2 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Boris Johnson announcement: Easing of Covid restrictions in England expected today https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19857861.boris-johnson-plan-b-announcement-easing-covid-restrictions-england-expected-today/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:47:17 +0000 607dc372b85346e4d1f48334605989af joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Where you have to wear face masks in England as Boris Johnson eases rules https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19857136.wear-face-masks-england-boris-johnson-eases-rules/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:26:26 +0000 cb814fb7fa22cdaaac0adc10c7acc15d katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Ricky Gervais speaks out about alleged Downing Street party in lockdown - watch here https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/19840431.ricky-gervais-speaks-alleged-downing-street-party-lockdown---watch/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:54:15 +0000 3945741f64cbbf3b3644a2680d834436 martha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Martha Wilson Slough hospital stops visitors over Covid https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19825998.slough-frimley-hospital-stops-visitors-covid/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:39:57 +0000 2c8e66c98a713e7b5cf99126d27b5667 bradley.young@newsquest.co.uk | Brad Young Children will have to wear masks in secondary school classrooms in England https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19820074.masks-england-secondary-school-classrooms-due-omicron-covid-spread/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:51:56 +0000 be7ff77fafdd8d090e7cee2da17c6517 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Warnings of Omicron PCR test scam in Berkshire https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19805051.omicron-pcr-test-scam-berkshire-christmas---police-warning/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000 754696b3127922a4ed8e198ffb76265a bradley.young@newsquest.co.uk | Brad Young Are schools shutting again? Health minister gives Covid update on schools https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19790704.schools-closing-health-minister-gives-covid-update-schools/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:01:38 +0000 37d198cef827cb36d0d394ab966a07e7 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle How Berkshire MPs voted on strict new 'Plan B' coronavirus measures https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19786615.berkshire-mps-voted-new-plan-b-coronavirus-measures/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:30:00 +0000 a1f807aeba7cf71fe9ba211074c228fa james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Berkshire covid figures as nearly every area breaks 100 daily cases https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/bestofberks/19765934.berkshire-covid-figures-areas-break-100-daily-cases/?ref=rss Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000 aa18c63ea800046037130ae21718650c james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Christmas not 'under threat' due to Omicron Covid variant, says health expert https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19764260.christmas-not-under-threat-due-omicron-covid-variant-health-expert-says/?ref=rss Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:52:59 +0000 4c11d2a4daf6a223f69f6349edc5c773 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Christmas partygoers should avoid 'snogging under the mistletoe', minister says https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19762363.mp-urges-people-avoid-kissing-christmas-parties-amid-omicron-cases/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:25:40 +0000 88a5a0eb9c49312b38f96917ec9b2ed2 natasha.meek@newsquest.co.uk | Natasha Meek Covid booster jab could offer good protection against Omicron variant, study reveals https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19760344.covid-booster-jab-protection-omicron-variant/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:51:36 +0000 b256c7a8de2b9461d41a1056c7573509 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Covid cases creep up in Slough amid concerns for Omicron variant https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19748886.reading-covid-cases-spike-amid-omicron-variant-concern/?ref=rss Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:30:00 +0000 e7a7f901c84fb455f313af06a33146ec bradley.young@newsquest.co.uk | Brad Young Does the new Covid variant resist vaccines? What we know so far https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19743758.b-1-1-529-variant-new-covid-variant-resist-vaccines-know/?ref=rss Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:33:59 +0000 80d28c6901d084b54f8fd924b1f7d6b6 martha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Martha Wilson Berkshire covid figures as 665 cases are recorded in one day https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19739102.berkshire-covid-figures-665-cases-recorded-one-day/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:32:40 +0000 8cb97483e3eaf45ca45af6425e1bde55 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Slough coronavirus: one year on from severe restrictions imposed on town https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19702536.slough-covid-one-year-since-severe-restrictions-implemented/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:30:00 +0000 1917b856b349e98692e3818836a5c354 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Berkshire covid figures as infection rates dip after record breaking month https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19697983.berkshire-covid-figures-infection-rates-dip-areas/?ref=rss Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0000 4a56b6e3b4a9912d9050d1e1818f85c5 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Berkshire latest covid numbers as every area reports over 100 cases https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19680033.berkshire-covid-numbers-every-area-reports-100-cases/?ref=rss Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0100 6acbe5c289acc03e0a029103d4aaa6f3 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Berkshire covid figures as two areas see highest ever infection rates https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19673823.berkshire-covid-two-areas-see-highest-ever-infection-rates/?ref=rss Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0100 73fd60a1d94726c72db213dd62b8069e james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Berkshire Covid figures as one area records more than 200 cases in 24 hours https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19667142.berkshire-covid-figures-one-area-records-200-cases/?ref=rss Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:30:00 +0100 65844fc6fd2f87027ec7e7ad4d83c997 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge Warning to holidaymakers over Covid Pass error that could stop you from flying https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19666292.nhs-covid-pass-error-put-uk-holidaymakers-risk-missing-flights/?ref=rss Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:24:30 +0100 e82856162f904d32bf64f40c3fb805b9 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Berkshire covid numbers as one area sees highest ever infection rate https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19658121.berkshire-covid-cases-one-area-sees-highest-rates-ever/?ref=rss Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0100 6254eb3c3e771061e4272127ad625145 james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge The area of Berkshire that has the highest number of daily coronavirus cases https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19645007.area-berkshire-highest-daily-covid-19-cases/?ref=rss Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:30:00 +0100 3df12152a75b4ae1f831a32a741c0d4b james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge The difference between 'worst cold ever' and Covid - what to do if you catch it https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19644092.worst-cold-ever-spreading-across-uk---know-isnt-covid/?ref=rss Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:13:44 +0100 fb640fca23276cccec6e75a9955fa7ce kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Covid likely to resemble the common cold in months ahead, says expert https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19601601.covid-likely-resemble-common-cold-months-ahead/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:25:25 +0100 b2d9b04225fc20c36859a1854d010193 lois.mackenzie@newsquest.co.uk | Lois Mackenzie Here are the countries you can travel to without quarantine - if you're double jabbed https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19589136.countries-can-travel-without-quarantine---double-jabbed/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100 ce98e494ec6f2d2eb35dcb412f4b4bdf Rebecca.Carey@newsquest.co.uk | Rebecca Carey Full list of people currently eligible for third Covid vaccine dose in the UK https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19556716.full-list-people-eligible-third-covid-vaccine-dose/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:08:27 +0100 cc1244beedc05192d04c60d9edb93eeb kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Kate Garraway's warning on GMB with concerning update on husband's Covid battle https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19555374.kate-garraway-issues-covid-warning-itv-viewers-good-morning-britain/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:31:04 +0100 b304bb1c904a734a3e48c26b9249b8f7 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Meghan Markle and Harry release statement over Afghanistan, Haiti and Covid https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/19520317.meghan-markle-harry-issue-statement-afghanistan-haiti-covid/?ref=rss Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:55:11 +0100 303c862fe459e59138d2d473b9b8049f kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown, scientists warn https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19518137.new-covid-variant-see-uk-return-lockdown-despite-vaccine-rollout/?ref=rss Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:01:07 +0100 085a90c4ac380ebe8edf8d8001f9708e kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Self-isolation rules will change from Monday - full list of changes explained https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19515541.covid-self-isolation-rules-will-change-monday---full-list-changes/?ref=rss Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:16:02 +0100 04690f194c4fcbb485748d98389689c5 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine next month https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19514872.mot-change-means-millions-uk-drivers-face-1-000-fine-september/?ref=rss Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:40:29 +0100 e424c2e17d3c54f0471a0fd89552493d kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody 21 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you are fully vaccinated https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19513890.21-covid-symptoms-know---even-vaccine/?ref=rss Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:37:34 +0100 e2f2bb79df4dc8bc8e84a69b5ecc652a kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Self-isolation rules will change from Monday - full list of changes explained https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19509424.covid-self-isolation-rules-will-change-monday---full-list-changes/?ref=rss Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:36:54 +0100 066d199e28cf67645c3b82a4b19221d5 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine next month https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19506181.mot-change-means-millions-uk-drivers-face-1-000-fine-september/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:52:25 +0100 76b442427248707aceec4d14866e4e96 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Covid-19 deaths: Postcode tool gives breakdown of deaths in each Berks area https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19490993.coronavirus-find-latest-covid-death-figures-postcode-berkshire/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100 9436d8f5837af621012a777dd9133dd7 isabella.perrin@newsquest.co.uk | Isabella Perrin What is a vaccine passport? See EU travel certificate details for the UK here https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19489671.vaccine-passport-see-eu-travel-certificate-details/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:04:43 +0100 d6bb3b579141a0fc1e2c45fbdc95d689 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Today's travel rule changes explained - quarantine, cruises, flights and more https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19484693.todays-travel-rule-changes-explained---quarantine-cruises/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:27:28 +0100 27d4e6b999125257ed1008f23193bfaf kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody The least Covid-vaccinated neighbourhoods in Berkshire https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19482877.lowest-covid-19-vaccination-rates-berkshire/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:56:08 +0100 65adf1e6c559c34f3a3f18f54da88d5b isabella.perrin@newsquest.co.uk | Isabella Perrin Concerns over new Covid variant as travel restrictions for EU and US eased https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/19476539.concerns-new-covid-variant-travel-restrictions-eased/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:13:03 +0100 ce8556b9bf153a4bd77caf0104abebb5 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Mandatory Covid tests set to be scrapped for the fully vaccinated on August 16 https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19474449.mandatory-covid-tests-scrapped-fully-vaccinated-august-16/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:31:33 +0100 66c9c6dc7413c7ee002ba98ef7944f44 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody 3 jobs added to government list eligible for testing instead of self-isolation https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19470776.3-jobs-added-government-list-eligible-testing-instead-isolation/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:24:34 +0100 f89dd101c184ba48ca966747a0730267 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Where in the UK the new Covid variant was found amid calls to get vaccinated https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19468425.new-covid-variant-cases-found-uk-amid-calls-get-vaccinated/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:18:40 +0100 71d7416e977a5a6b63626f041d2edaaa kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody Warning to people shopping at Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl over 'next three weeks' https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19468915.warning-people-shopping-tesco-asda-aldi-lidl-morrisons-sainsburys/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:28:35 +0100 587654f83f2c722758881e300bbdae07 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody NHS share tips on how to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19464325.tips-regain-sense-taste-smell-covid/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:32:26 +0100 49038db7dfda8db145d5f86457a97da2 kieran.doody@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Doody