Coronavirus, New Zealand reports 14 new cases
New Zealand had reported no Covid cases for more than three months. After new cases were detected, Auckland is again under lockdown restrictions.
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Putin said Covid vaccine is ready, here’s why it’s not
Vladimir Putin has given the announcement every world leader was waiting to make: ‘vaccine is ready’, but experts worldwide say it is not.
It’s official, UK economy is in recession
After ONS figures confirmed more than 730,000 jobs were lost since March, UK has officially entered recession.
UK employment drops, largest fall in a decade
Since the start of coronavirus, UK employment dropped by 220,000 between April and June, the total since March amounts to 730,000.
UK will add France to quarantine list
France has been placed “under surveillance” after new cases rose by more than 1,600: the Country will be add to UK’s quarantine list.
Coronavirus, UK death count is incorrect
An urgent review revealed the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK was completely wrong. The government will now wipe off thousands of cases.
Nicola Sturgeon re-imposes lockdown restrictions on Aberdeen
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon decided all indoor hospitality venues have to be closed from 5 pm today.
Covid crisis, EasyJet passenger numbers fall of 99,6%
The company was hardly hit by the limit in movement, revenues down of 99.6% with £104 million missing according to forecast.
Here’s lists of restaurant included in Eat Out to Help Out deal
The Eat Out to Help Out will be launched on Monday, and it gives discount to restaurants from fast-food to Michelin-starred ones.
Covid: 90-Minute test to be rolled out in hospitals and care homes
The rapid new LamPore swab test will give results in 90 minutes, enforcing efforts the stop the diffusion of Covid pandemic.
Overcrowding at Bournemouth beach: Dorset Police considers roadblocks
Authorities are afraid of the huge number of people filling the beach, requiring “detailed plan” in place and also roadblocks in position if necessary.
Lockdown rules in northern England: indoor meetings banned
The new lockdown restrictions in northern England relates to Greater Manchester, as well as a number of places in East Lancashire and West Yorkshire.
Cinemas reopening in UK: here’s a list
Cinemas were allowed to reopen on July 4 but most venues decided to remain closed. More cinema chains are now officially reopening their doors.
Covid: six towns in UK raising alarms of a second wave
Experts alerted about a possible second wave of Covid connected to new outbreaks spreading in six northern towns in UK, after lockdown easing.
Covid, Australia reports record case rise
Australia officially reported a record daily case rise as the state of Victoria registered more than 700 new cases and 13 deaths.
Covid isolation period could be increased to 10 days
Isolation period for people with Covid symptoms will be increased to 10 days
Covid outbreak in Stone, ten people tested positive
A Covid outbreak has been confirmed in Stone, Staffordshire, where about 200 people were ‘packed in’ a pub ‘like sardines’.
Covid: UK get early access to 60 million doses of vaccine
The UK government after reaching an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi Pasteur has secured early access to 60 million doses Covid vaccine for 2021.
Boris Johnson fears second wave of Covid will hit UK
The Prime Minister is concerned about a second surge of Covid that could hit UK in a fortnight.
Covid deaths going down in UK and Wales
Covid deaths in UK and Wales are officially going down, according to the ONS.
Quarantine to be cut for travellers arriving from Spain
The isolation for travellers arriving in the UK from Spain could soon be shortened to 10 days.
UK government imposes quarantine after holidays in Spain
The decision followed the revival of new outbreaks in Spain. Authorities are imposing closures and midnight curfew.
Covid: outbreak of 21 people at caravan park
A Covid outbreak has been discovered at a caravan park in the town of Craven Arms in Shropshire, where 21 people have been tested positive.
Covid cases worldwide reach more than 15 million people
The number of cases of Covid infection continues to grow in many countries and the data could represent only a part of the real number of cases.
McDonald’s customers need to wear face masks for new takaways rules
No10 implemented the rules on masks as new restrictions in an effort to avoid a potentially catastrophic second wave in the winter.