The risk of developing blood clots after Covid vaccination has mainly been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine in recent months, but an American man, aged 65, has now died follwing his second dose of the Moderna vaccine.
Sajid Javid has "worsened" the prospect of all restrictions ending on July 19th by being ambiguous over whether guidelines on social distancing and testing will be lifted, says the Chairman of the Covid Recover Group.
Only those who are fully vaccinated against Covid will be able to enjoy indoor hospitality when it finally reopens in Ireland. People who have received one dose, or who are unvaccinated, will be forced to stay outside.
The Government could announce within days that pupils will no longer be required to automatically isolate after contact with a peer who has tested positive for Covid when schools return in September.
The Government has awarded Serco and Mitie new testing contracts – worth up to £687 million collectively – to support the Test and Trace system. The contracts could run for up to 18 months.
A review of 35 studies comparing changes in childhood vaccination services before and during Covid has found that Covid and lockdowns have massively disrupted vaccine roll-outs, affecting millions of children worldwide.
The Australian Government is expected make Covid vaccination mandatory for care workers, as well as for quarantine workers, due to concerns over the Delta variant.
Allies of Sajid Javid say his approach to Covid will be so different to Hancock's because he is less "nanny state-ish". But in his first speech as Health Secretary, he will tell Brits that July 5th is too soon to unlock.
Tens of thousands of people have marched in London today to demonstrate against the Government's disregard for the live music industry, with sign holders demanding that ministers "let the music play".
Another milestone has been reached in England's vaccine roll-out, with half of all under-30s having received a first dose of a Covid vaccine, yet we continue to wait to unlock.
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