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Why has Germany advised against Oxford/AstraZeneca jab for over-65s?
Explainer: Move attributed to ‘insufficient data’ but experts say no evidence vaccine doesn’t work Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage German authorities have advised that the Oxford/AstraZeneca…
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Boris Johnson rules out new Scottish independence vote on pandemic visit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected calls for a second referendum on independence in Scotland, building his case for a continued United Kingdom on the joint effort to…
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Germany recommends AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine only for people under 65
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine should only be given to people aged between 18 and 64, Germany’s vaccine committee said in a draft recommendation, a day ahead of a decision by European…
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Coronavirus live news: Germany blocks use of AstraZeneca vaccine in over-65s; Portugal says situation is ‘terrible’
German authorities say data on effectiveness is insufficient; Portuguese PM says situation is not ‘bad’ but ‘terrible’ Portugal facing ‘worst moment’ of pandemic so far, says PM French police accused…
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UK Covid live: Boris Johnson makes Scotland visit; case rates continue to fall across England
Latest updates: Nicola Sturgeon suggests PM’s visit doesn’t set good example amid Covid restrictions; Asda hosts first vaccine dose administered at a supermarket in England Scotland has benefited from UK…
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Biden turns to US healthcare access in face of worrying Covid projections – live
Number of Americans filing first-time unemployment claims falls Biden to reopen Obamacare markets for special Covid coverage US death toll predicted to hit 500,000 by February US tech woes make…
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EasyJet revenues down almost 90% in last three months of 2020
Budget airline says it is hoping for surge in passenger numbers later this year if Covid restrictions ease EasyJet suffered another grim quarter at the end of 2020 with revenue…
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Sharing Covid vaccines is in UK’s best interests, say scientists
Delivering doses to other countries will reduce chance of virus coming back in new forms, say experts Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Sharing UK Covid vaccines…
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Germany recommends Oxford Covid vaccine not be used on over-65s
Authorities cite insufficient data as reason for decision, which comes ahead of EU ruling on vaccine Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage German authorities have issued a…
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Jump in online and shop sales helps Diageo offset Covid impact
Guinness owner pays half-year dividend despite 10% fall in global pre-tax profits and 5% dip in sales Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Drinkers opening expensive bottles…