COVID-19 Updates
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Saudi Arabia reveals Mecca restrictions – as it happened
This blog is now closed. For up to date coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, head to the link below: See all our coronavirus coverage 12.21am BST This blog is now…
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Report claims watchdog looking into use of AstraZeneca jab for under-30s
Channel 4 News cites sources saying issue being considered, but regulator says no decision made Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK’s medicines regulatory body has…
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Amazon found to have illegally fired workers who advocated for Covid safety measures
National Labor Relations Board found that Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa were terminated last year after circulating a petition Amazon illegally fired two employees who advocated for better working conditions…
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Brian Adcock on free Covid tests for everyone in England – cartoon
Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Continue reading… Read the original article at The Guardian
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Alexei Navalny tested for coronavirus and moved to sick ward, report says
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been moved to a sick ward with symptoms of a respiratory illness and has been tested for the coronavirus, the Izvestia newspaper reported on…
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What are Covid-status certificates and how might they work?
Domestic vaccine passports could be used to help the UK economy reopen, but a broad coalition of MPs are opposed to the idea Coronavirus – latest updates See all our…
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Mecca to accept only ‘immunised’ pilgrims from Ramadan
Worshippers must be vaccinated against Covid or have recovered from the virus, say Saudis Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage From the start of Ramadan, only Muslims…
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Boris Johnson confirms easing of England lockdown next week
PM says pubs, hairdressers, shops and gyms can open, but resumption of foreign travel next month remains in doubt Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Life will…
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Travel industry frustrated by lack of clarity on road map to reopening
Disappointment as PM keeps quiet on when travel from ‘green’ traffic light countries will be allowed Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Travel companies have expressed frustration…
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Britain to ease coronavirus lockdown next week, will test vaccine passports
Britain’s slow but steady march out of a 3½-month lockdown remains on track even as coronavirus cases surge elsewhere in Europe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday, as he…