Chris Whitty

Councillor Michaal Harrison of North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire leading the way in care revolution: Michael Harrison

South Bay beach in Scarborough takes a battering from Storm Babet last month. PIC: Richard Ponter

Issues affecting elderly people in coastal towns are overlooked - Andrew Vine

Boats moored in Bridlington Harbour

Yorkshire coast seeds significantly worse health and job prospects than inland

Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions

Expedite Covid inquiry, Labour says as new leaks allege Government mismanagement

This Saltburn wood-burning stove is from Town and Country Fires in PIckering

Why the wood-burning stove market is on fire and how to find the best buys

The state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen, on The Mall, London. PIC: James Hardisty.

The Queen's funeral showed that indeed we did meet again - Jayne Dowle

Heavy rainfall on dry ground in other parts of the country is leading to private water companies saying that the network is overwhelmed.

Raw sewage dumping a sign of creaking infrastructure – The Yorkshire Post says

The River Wharfe at Ilkley.

Water companies feeling pressure over pollution - The Yorkshire Post says

.Professor Sir Chris Whitty with Louise Wallace, North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health (right) and Dr Victoria Turner, a North Yorkshire public health consultant.

Chris Whitty’s snub of Whitby was missed opportunity – Yorkshire Post Letters

Professor Sir Chris Whitty is pictured with Louise Wallace, North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health (right), and Dr Victoria Turner, a North Yorkshire public health consultant, during his visit to Scarborough to witness work that is under way to counter the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: North Yorkshire County Council)

Scarborough praised by Professor Sir Chris Whitty as leading light in tackling t...

Chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, to outline the Government's new long-term Covid-19 plan

Scientists stress importance of isolation as remaining Covid rules scrapped

Britain’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Jonathan Van-Tam attends a media briefing on the latest Covid-19 update, at Downing Street, central London on November 29, 2021 (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Jonathan Van-Tam to leave role as England’s deputy chief medical officer

100,000 critical workers to get daily lateral flow tests from next week

Boris Johnson confirms Plan B rules to continue as UK daily cases hit record hig...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hold a press conference at 5pm. PA.

Live Boris Johnson confirms no further restrictions in Downing Street Press conferenc...

Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance pictured with Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Pandemic health heroes rewarded in New Years Honours list

Business leaders have called for further support for the hospitality sector due to concerns that the new Omicron Covid variant led to a drop-off in trade in the run-up to Christmas (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Business leaders call for further support for pubs and restaurants amid concerns...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on Covid on Wednesday last week.

Boris Johnson’s mixed messages put our health at risk – Jayne Dowle

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Conflict of interest: The Yorkshire Post cartoon by Graeme Bandeira

A woman arrives at the Elland Road Leeds COVID Vaccination Centre (PA)

Cabinet meeting this afternoon amid speculation over more Covid restrictions

Health Secretary Sajid Javid arrives at BBC Broadcasting House to appear on the last episode of the BBC1 current affairs programme, The Andrew Marr show. PIC: PA

New pre-Christmas measures to tackle Omicron spread not ruled out
New coronavirus measures before Christmas have not been ruled out by the Health Secretary, who said there are "no guarantees" following a "sobering analysis" from scientific advisers warning about the threat from Omicron.

The booster jab will trigger an immune response within days (Photo: Getty)

Booster jab triggers immune response in ‘two to three days’ - not weeks

Boulevard Academy in Hull

Yorkshire headteacher on how Omicron outbreak could affect education

The Queen has cancelled her traditional pre-Christmas family party next week.

Queen shows up moronic MP over Christmas plans – The Yorkshire Post says

Handout screen grab from Parliament TV of Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England

7 key things Professor Chris Whitty told MPs about the Omicron variant

Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor, UK Health Security Agency , giving evidence via video link to the Health and Social Care Committee in London.

Each person with Omicron estimated to be infecting up to five others, MPs warned

Rishi Sunak is reported to currently be in California.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak in California as hospitality firms plead for Covid help

Prof Whitty encouraged people to avoid events that are not the most important to them (Photo: Getty Images)

Prioritise Christmas events that matter Brits urged as Covid cases hit record hi...

Boris Johnson at the Downing Street press conference.

PM says UK faces race against time as Whitty warns Covid records will be broken

The UK public is being warned that the rapidly spreading Omicron variant posed a "serious threat" as the county records its highest ever daily case total. (Credit:Getty Images)

Public warned over 'serious threat' of Omicron as UK records highest ever daily ...

Hundreds of people queue at a vaccination centre on Solihull High Street, West Midlands

Expect 'significant increase in hospitalisations' from Omicron coronavirus wave

A member of the public receives a Covid jab at a vaccination site as the Government accelerates the Covid booster programme to help slow down the spread of the new Omicron variant.

Why public trust on vaccines is key – Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Dr Melissa Jogie, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Roehampton.

The UK is the first country in the world to license the drug for use (Photo: Shutterstock)

‘Game changing’ Covid antiviral pill to be rolled out ‘before Christmas’

New face masks rules come into force from today.

Omicron variant strengthens face masks case – The Yorkshire Post says

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Prime Minister Boris Johnson standing next to British Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty as he addresses the media regarding the United Kingdom's Covid-19 infection rate and vaccination campaign at Downing Street Briefing Room on November 15, 2021 in London, England. The prime minister and his advisers encouraged Britons to receive their Covid-19 vaccine booster when eligible. (Photo by Leon Neal - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson urges people to get Covid vaccine and booster over fear of ‘new wa...

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Yorkshire company plays a leading role in new cancer research

The wearing of face masks continues to divide political and public opinion.

Face masks can help save lives; now MPs must act – Neil McNicholas

Health Secretary Sajid Javid is to give a Covid press conference at 5pm tonight.

Javid to hold Covid press conference tonight as health chief calls for 'Plan B'

1.5 million people most at risk from Covid-19 were prioritised for vaccination

Yorkshire firm wins prestigious award for Covid vaccine work

Covid jabs rolled out this week for children aged 12-15 - with 3 million eligibl...

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The Yorkshire Post cartoon: Chris Whitty approves vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds

The Yorkshire Post cartoon

The Yorkshire Post cartoon: Chris Whitty approves vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds

Chris Whitty is chief medical officer for England.

Chief medical officers recommend Covid jab for children aged 12 to 15

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab

The seafront in Scarborough as calls grow for coastal towns to become a litmus test of the Government's levelling up agenda.

Yorkshire’s neglected coastal towns need political attention – Andrew Vine

Cheryl Mann, who has a bulging disc in her spine - a condition which causes extreme pain - has to travel four hours for a ten minute hospital appointment

Yorkshire mother travelling 'four hours' for ten-minute hospital appointments

Provision of GP services continues to cause much debate and discussion.

NHS emergency in Yorkshire seaside towns needs remedying – The Yorkshire Post sa...

File photo dated 10/9/14 of a GP checking a patient's blood pressure (PA/Anthony Devlin)

'Far greater' investment needed in rural GPs, Yorkshire peer warns

Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19).

Chris Whitty’s integrity over virus is beyond reproach – Yorkshire Post Letters

England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty

Chris Whitty calls for strategy to tackle ill health in Hull and coastal areas

Mr Cummings shared WhatsApp messages sent by Mr Johnson with the BBC (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson accused of resisting second lockdown as people dying were ‘all ove...

Boris Johnson. PIC: PA

‘Freedom Day’ is ringing hollow as cases run riot - Jayne Dowle

Hundreds of thousands of people are being told to self-isolate as Covid cases rise. Picture: PA

'Freedom Day' ringing hollow as Covid cases spiral: Jayne Dowle

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA)

"Pandemic is not over" Boris Johnson says

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday (5 July) that lockdown restrictions in England are set to be lifted on 19 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the supermarket and shop rules after lockdown restrictions lift in Eng...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking during a media briefing in Downing Street, London (Photo: PA)

Boris Johnson confirms lockdown easing plans for England - what the PM said

Quarantine to end for fully vaccinated people - but SAGE advisor concerned it c...

Man filmed harassing Chris Whitty apologises after losing his job (Photo by Matt Dunham-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Man filmed harassing Chris Whitty apologises after losing his job

Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, has been accosted in the street.

Why Chris Whitty ‘thugs’ should be jailed – The Yorkshire Post says

Police investigating after footage emerges of two men harassing Chris Whitty (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Police investigating after footage emerges of two men harassing Chris Whitty