COVID-19 Updates
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Airline passengers fined $20,000 as US agency cracks down on unruly fliers
One man ignored orders to wear a mask and is being fined $10,500 while another faces a $9,000 charge for shouting profanities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced fines…
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Biden says ‘economic plan is working’, despite disappointing April jobs report – as it happened
Biden urges companies to raise pay to bring Americans back to work Republican compares trajectory of the GOP to sinking of the Titanic US bans sex discrimination against LGBT people…
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British retailers say closures and job losses still a risk despite lockdown easing
Trade body urges government to deliver on promise to reform business rates to protect sector Store closures and job losses are a threat to Britain’s retail sector despite an increase…
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US authorises Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children as young as 12
US regulators authorised the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12 and said they could begin receiving shots as soon as Thursday, widening the country’s inoculation…
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US authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
Move expands inoculation program as vaccination rates slow US regulators on Monday authorized Pfizer and its partner BioNTech’s Covid vaccine for use in children as young as 12, widening the…
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No boasting, no gloating, Boris somehow remains on topic
Perhaps stunned by the fact that things were finally going OK, PM didn’t even bother to make fun of Labour’s troubles It wasn’t the results in last week’s elections that…
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WHO designates coronavirus strain in India ‘variant of concern’; doctors warn against using cow dung to ward off virus
A Covid-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being “of concern”, the World Health Organization said…
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Boris Johnson confirms further easing of lockdown in England
PM says social distancing will be left up to ‘personal choice’ as he confirms next phase of roadmap will go ahead as planned Lockdown easing in England: what will change…
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Johnson says England guidance on hugging will change, pubs and restaurants can serve indoors – as it happened
Latest updates: prime minister unveils new easing of restrictions from 17 May in next steps in England’s roadmap out of lockdown Full report: Boris Johnson confirms further lockdown easing in…
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Guardian Essential poll: Australians divided over government’s ban on travel from India
More than half of those surveyed thought citizens should be permitted to return from India, while 41% agreed with jail time for breach of ban Federal budget 2021 LIVE updates:…