COVID-19 Updates
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Surprise non-announcement of pay rise for NHS staff branded ‘shambles’ by Labour – politics live
Latest updates: expected announcement on NHS pay-rise fails to happen UK says it wants to substantially rewrite Northern Ireland Brexit protocol Johnson’s aides plotted to oust him as PM, Cummings…
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Team USA chiropractor sorry for comparing Olympic Covid protocols to Nazi Germany
Rosie Gallegos-Main has worked with wrestling team since 2009 Athletes and officials are under strict restrictions in Japan The chiropractor for the American women’s wrestling team has apologized after comparing…
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Keir Starmer to self-isolate after one of his children tests positive for Covid
One of Labour leader’s children tested positive on Wednesday lunchtime, spokesman says Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Keir Starmer will self-isolate after one of his children…
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Delta variant accounts for 83% of new cases in US, CDC director says
A cluster of midwestern and southern states have emerged as new hotspots for Covid Coronavirus – live global coverage The highly transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for…
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Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson over Covid ‘summer of chaos’
Labour leader criticises prime minister for ‘chopping and changing’ policies on coronavirus restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of presiding…
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Coronavirus: Tokyo’s cases hit six-month high two days before Olympics start
Tokyo’s coronavirus cases surged to a six-month high on Wednesday, with the Olympic host city logging 1,832 new cases just two days before the Games open.Tokyo is currently under its…
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BrewDog hit by £13m loss as bars close due to Covid despite craft beer boom
Aberdeenshire-based firm reports revenues of £238m for the year, 10% higher than in 2019 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage BrewDog swung into the red last year…
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UK business leaders criticise government’s handling of ‘pingdemic’
Leading industry figures dismayed by confusion over need to self-isolate amid widespread staff absences Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Business leaders, health experts and trade associations…
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Self-isolation could stop hundreds voting in Isle of Man elections
Councillor says many will be unable to vote due to Covid rules, with deadline for absentee ballots passed Hundreds face being excluded from elections in the Isle of Man because…
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The coronavirus pandemic has affected pregnancies and birth rates. You may be surprised at what has actually happened
Early in the pandemic, there were predictions that stay-at-home orders would spawn a baby boom.“Nine months after folks are forced to hunker down and ride out a natural disaster, the…