Much of America is only just starting to emerge from months under lockdown, but in Florida people are living their lives as close to normal as currently seems possible. Plus, cases and hospitalisations continue to fall.
Boris Johnson believes that he handled the response to Covid poorly in the early days. Apparently, the first lockdown did not come soon – or hard – enough. His supporters claim he was let down by scientific advisors.
Ireland and the Netherlands have joined the list of countries that have suspended the use of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine because of fears over blood clotting.
The Government is facing legal action over its plan to keep hospitality venues closed for weeks longer than "non-essential" shops. Challengers say there is “no evidence or justification" for this decision.
The Government supposedly faces a major rebellion from Tory MPs over the extension of lockdown laws in England. "Dozens" of Tories are expected to vote against the extensions or abstain if the infection rate continues to fall.
Half of bosses won't let their staff return to offices if they refuse to take the Covid vaccine, according to a new survey of 300 business owners.
Concerns about the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine have intensified following reports of three Norwegian health workers suffering from blood clots after receiving the jab.
Students at Manchester University have passed a vote of no confidence in its Vice-Chancellor amid criticism of the institution's handling of Covid – including the erection of six-foot-high security fences around halls.
Turkey is set to join the list of countries willing to accept travellers who have not had the jab – provided they can produce a negative Covid test – when international travel returns in May.
Too many adults in positions of responsibility for children have failed to speak up for these children against damaging Covid regulations in schools, says Molly Kingsley of the UsForThem campaign.
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