Coronavirus live: Germany will not mandate jabs, like France, says Merkel; Russia sets new record daily death toll
German chancellor says Germany wants to promote jabs, not mandate them; 780 deaths is Russia’s highest daily death toll since pandemic began
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- Doctors warn of ‘devastating consequences’ of lifting rules in England
The number of pupils absent from schools in England for Covid-related reasons is at its highest since schools fully reopened in March, with almost 840,000 children out of class last week, according to official government data.
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Greece will require customers at indoor restaurants, bars and cafes to prove they have been vaccinated against Covid-19 or have tested negative within the last three days, the government has announced.
Under the new regulations, which will remain in force until next month, all customers at indoor bars and restaurants will have to be seated. Those dining outdoors will not require proof of vaccination or a test.
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