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Coalition’s ‘stupid’ October target creates more problems for Australia’s vaccine rollout, thinktank says
Massive gap between the promise and the delivery could see rise in vaccine hesitancy and loss of public confidence The federal government’s promise that every eligible Australian would be vaccinated…
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Scott Morrison spun a Covid vaccine story the public believed – and then it fell apart | Paul Karp
How forgiving are Australians likely to be? If history is any guide, things could get ugly for the prime minister Tens of thousands left in the lurch as AstraZeneca advice…
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‘Public trust is vital’: what should happen next in Australia’s vaccine rollout | Bruce Thompson, Jennifer Doggett, Hassan Vally, Meru Sheel
After the government’s new advice on the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, we ask four experts about what this means for Australia The recent announcement by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on…
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Greece seeks clarity from UK on travel traffic light system
Tour operators ‘very opposed’ to proposals for the lifting of travel restrictions in May, Athens says Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage It is one of the…
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Duke of Edinburgh funeral plans being revised to avoid mass gatherings
Queen will give personal approval to arrangements, with traditional horse-drawn procession unlikely Carefully laid plans for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, revised over many years, have been abandoned owing to…
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Lake District braces for the return of overnight visitors
Lockdowns cost Cumbria £2bn in tourism revenue last year, but trepidation surrounds what is set to be ‘busiest summer ever’ The lockdowns of the last year are estimated to have…
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UK Covid: virus prevalence in England increases from last week – ONS – as it happened
One in 340 people not in care homes, hospitals or other institutional settings test positive in week ending 3 April in England. This live blog is now closed – please…
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EU agency examines reports of blood clots with J&J Covid vaccine
EMA says four serious cases reported, one fatal, and also expands inquiry into AstraZeneca vaccine Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The EU’s drug regulator is reviewing…
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England’s traffic light system: what does it mean for holidaymakers?
Guidance on choosing a destination, booking protection and Covid test costs Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People in England can start thinking about booking foreign holidays…