this is bbc news. the headlines: the government has released its autumn and winter plan for tackling covid in england. it includes encouraging the unvaccinated to get the jab, but does not rule out a return to compulsory face masks and other stricter measures if needed. now we have come now we have come so now we have come so far, we have achieved so much, we must stay vigilant as we approach this critical chapter so that we can protect the progress that we have all made together. a third, booster, covid jab is to be offered to everyone aged 50 and over across the uk, it can be given 6 months after the second jab. so if there is good uptake, i think the booster programme will make a very substantial impact on keeping