COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: British variant ‘could be behind up to a quarter of French cases’
The more contagious coronavirus variant from Britain is estimated by the French government to be responsible for about 20 to 25 per cent of cases in France, health officials said…
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One in five Britons going into workplace unnecessarily amid Covid pandemic
Exclusive: Employers are putting workers at risk and increasing infections rates in communities, unions say Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Employers are putting workers at risk…
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Trump impeachment: Democrats to focus on ‘terrible toll’ of Capitol riot – live
Impeachment managers to conclude prosecution today Biden reacts to riot videos: ‘Some minds may have been changed’ Trial shown disturbing footage of lawmakers ‘hunted’ by mob Democrats use Trump’s wide-open…
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Coronavirus live news: no need to quarantine after Covid contact if fully vaccinated, says CDC
People in the US who have had full number of jabs can skip 14-day quarantine, public health officials say; Irish lockdown set to be extended until April CDC: people with…
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Manchester University students demand vice-chancellor step down over Covid failures
No-confidence vote in Nancy Rothwell could trigger vote from board of governors if successful Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Students at Manchester University have launched a…
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UK Covid live: Keir Starmer and Nicola Sturgeon criticise government over ‘too leaky’ borders
Labour leader says all arrivals in UK should have to face hotel quarantine as Sturgeon calls UK borders ‘too leaky’ to protect against variants Health secretary goes cool on prospect…
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Matt Hancock goes cool on prospects for summer holidays for Britons
Health secretary says there is a ‘lot of uncertainty’ after previously saying he had booked break in Cornwall Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The health secretary,…
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UK government not sure where billions of pounds’ worth of PPE is
Outside consultants brought in to find equipment, National Audit Office chief tells MPs Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government is not sure where billions of…
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No 10 says all children can use playgrounds to exercise
Intervention follows ‘over-zealous’ Cabinet Office statement after police order children home Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Children can use playgrounds for exercise but not for socialising,…
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CDC: people who have received two Covid-19 vaccine doses can skip quarantine
CDC recommends vaccinated people still wear masks, practice social distancing and avoid poorly ventilated spaces and crowds People who have received the full course of Covid-19 vaccines can skip the…