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| Covid live news: UK reports 31,772 daily infections and 26 new deaths; new restrictions in Libya after record cases | Covid live news: UK reports 31,772 daily infections and 26 new deaths; new restrictions in Libya after record cases |
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| UK figures drop slightly on previous day; Libyan cafes closed, weddings and funerals with mourners banned and public transport use barred | UK figures drop slightly on previous day; Libyan cafes closed, weddings and funerals with mourners banned and public transport use barred |
| Here are the key developments from the last few hours: | |
| British PM says England “tantalisingly close” to lifting Covid restrictions. Boris Johnson has said England is “tantalisingly close” to lifting final coronavirus restrictions as he prepared to address the country tomorrow. | |
| Thousands take to streets of Cuba in protest. Thousands of people joined protests across Cuba today amid frustrations over the country’s crisis, pandemic restrictions and the government. | |
| South Africa’s president says Covid restrictions to remain but with some changes. South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the country will remain at alert level 4 but with some adjustments.Restaurants and some other venues will be allowed to reopen in the country under strict coronavirus protocols. | |
| New Covid restrictions introduced in Libya after cases hit record high. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said in a decree that cafes must close, weddings and organised funerals with mourners are banned and public transport use is barred for the next two weeks. | |
| Leading scientists warn UK government patent protections ‘threatening the security’ of vaccinations. In the UK, leading scientists have warned the government that patent protections on coronavirus vaccines are “threatening the security” of the vaccination programme and could result in further lockdowns. | |
| England’s health secretary Sajid Javid has warned that NHS waiting lists in England could more than double in the coming months to 13 million patients. | |
| Vaccines minister Nadim Zahawi said that despite the expected lifting of all restrictions on July 19 he public would be “expected to wear masks indoors in enclosed spaces.” | |
| Nadhim Zahawi dismissed suggestions that the gap between vaccine doses in UK is set to be halved. | |
| Israel is to start offering a Pfizer booster shot this week to adults with weak immune systems but it was still weighing whether a third round of shots should be given to the general public. | |
| Thailand’s health ministry has said that more than 600 medical workers who received two doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine have been infected with Covid-19 | |
| Libya has recorded a record number of coronavirus cases. The National Center for Disease Control announced the registration of 2,854 new cases of the “emerging corona virus”, in addition to 376 cases of recovery, and 8 deaths. | |
| Bangladesh has recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll as well as highest number of single-day cases with health authorities “fearing the situation to deteriorate further in the coming weeks”. | |
| Vietnam reported 1,953 COVID-19 infections on Sunday, a record for daily case numbers. | |
| Mexico’s Covid-19 death toll has risen to 234,969, its health ministry said. | Mexico’s Covid-19 death toll has risen to 234,969, its health ministry said. |
| The country reported 3,779 new cases and 62 more deaths. | The country reported 3,779 new cases and 62 more deaths. |
| Brazil recorded 595 coronavirus deaths and 20,937 new cases today. | Brazil recorded 595 coronavirus deaths and 20,937 new cases today. |
| The country’s total death toll is now 533,488 and 19,089,940 confirmed cases. | The country’s total death toll is now 533,488 and 19,089,940 confirmed cases. |
| Brazil has the second-highest Covid death toll in the world. | Brazil has the second-highest Covid death toll in the world. |
| British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said England is “tantalisingly close” to lifting final coronavirus restrictions as he prepared to address the country tomorrow. | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said England is “tantalisingly close” to lifting final coronavirus restrictions as he prepared to address the country tomorrow. |
| Here’s more from PA: | Here’s more from PA: |
| Thousands of people joined protests across Cuba today amid frustrations over the country’s crisis, pandemic restrictions and the government, reports Reuters. | Thousands of people joined protests across Cuba today amid frustrations over the country’s crisis, pandemic restrictions and the government, reports Reuters. |
| Protesters reportedly chanted “we are not afraid” as they took to the streets of Havana. | Protesters reportedly chanted “we are not afraid” as they took to the streets of Havana. |
| President and head of the Communist Party, Miguel Diaz-Canel, addressed the nation, blaming the US for the unrest. | President and head of the Communist Party, Miguel Diaz-Canel, addressed the nation, blaming the US for the unrest. |
| Pfizer said it plans to meet with top US health officials tomorrow to discuss its request for federal authorisation of a third vaccine dose, AP reports. | Pfizer said it plans to meet with top US health officials tomorrow to discuss its request for federal authorisation of a third vaccine dose, AP reports. |
| The drug company said it has a scheduled meeting with the Food and Drug Administration and other officials. Pfizer recently said that booster shots would be required within a year. | The drug company said it has a scheduled meeting with the Food and Drug Administration and other officials. Pfizer recently said that booster shots would be required within a year. |
| It comes after President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci today said “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will require a booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine (see 18:30). | It comes after President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci today said “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will require a booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine (see 18:30). |
| Here’s a Reuters report with the latest from South Africa: | Here’s a Reuters report with the latest from South Africa: |
| Ramaphosa also said an advisory committee is working on how soon South Africa can introduce Chinese vaccine Sinovac into its inoculation programme, reports Reuters. | Ramaphosa also said an advisory committee is working on how soon South Africa can introduce Chinese vaccine Sinovac into its inoculation programme, reports Reuters. |
| South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the country will remain at alert level 4 but with some adjustments. | South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the country will remain at alert level 4 but with some adjustments. |
| Restaurants and some other venues will be allowed to reopen in the country under strict coronavirus protocols: | Restaurants and some other venues will be allowed to reopen in the country under strict coronavirus protocols: |
| France has reported 4,256 new Covid cases and four deaths over the past 24 hours. | France has reported 4,256 new Covid cases and four deaths over the past 24 hours. |
| Libya has introduced new coronavirus restrictions after cases hit a record high (see 11.59). | Libya has introduced new coronavirus restrictions after cases hit a record high (see 11.59). |
| Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said in a decree that cafes must close, weddings and organised funerals with mourners are banned and public transport use is barred for the next two weeks, AFP reports. | Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said in a decree that cafes must close, weddings and organised funerals with mourners are banned and public transport use is barred for the next two weeks, AFP reports. |
| Badreddine al-Najjar, the head of the National Centre for Disease Control, warned of a “critical” situation after a rapid rise in infections. | Badreddine al-Najjar, the head of the National Centre for Disease Control, warned of a “critical” situation after a rapid rise in infections. |
| US president Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci has said “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will require a booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. But he said it is still too soon for the government to issue a recommendation, AP reports. | US president Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci has said “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will require a booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. But he said it is still too soon for the government to issue a recommendation, AP reports. |
| “Right now, given the data and the information we have, we do not need to give people a third shot,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we stop there...There are studies being done now ongoing as we speak about looking at the feasibility about if and when we should be boosting people.” | “Right now, given the data and the information we have, we do not need to give people a third shot,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we stop there...There are studies being done now ongoing as we speak about looking at the feasibility about if and when we should be boosting people.” |
| “Certainly it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely at some time, we will need a boost,’’ he added. | “Certainly it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely at some time, we will need a boost,’’ he added. |
| So far around 48% of the US population is fully vaccinated. | So far around 48% of the US population is fully vaccinated. |
| In the UK, leading scientists have warned the government that patent protections on coronavirus vaccines are “threatening the security” of the vaccination programme and could result in further lockdowns. | In the UK, leading scientists have warned the government that patent protections on coronavirus vaccines are “threatening the security” of the vaccination programme and could result in further lockdowns. |
| They said the government is running the risk of “producing variants instead of vaccines” by allowing the virus to spread in poorer countries which could lead to new variants. | They said the government is running the risk of “producing variants instead of vaccines” by allowing the virus to spread in poorer countries which could lead to new variants. |
| Professor Stephen Reicher, professor of social psychology at the University of St Andrew’s and member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) subcommittee on behavioural science, said: | Professor Stephen Reicher, professor of social psychology at the University of St Andrew’s and member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) subcommittee on behavioural science, said: |
| Christina Pagel, Professor of operational research at University College London and a member of the Independent SAGE group of scientists, said: | Christina Pagel, Professor of operational research at University College London and a member of the Independent SAGE group of scientists, said: |
| Just 1% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to Oxford University. Over 130 countries support the waiver, including the US and France, but Germany and the UK have blocked the proposal. | Just 1% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to Oxford University. Over 130 countries support the waiver, including the US and France, but Germany and the UK have blocked the proposal. |
| Face masks are to remain compulsory on public transport and in health and social care settings in Wales, the government has said. | Face masks are to remain compulsory on public transport and in health and social care settings in Wales, the government has said. |
| In contrast to England, where the obligation to wear face coverings is expected to end on July 19, First Minister Mark Drakeford said: | In contrast to England, where the obligation to wear face coverings is expected to end on July 19, First Minister Mark Drakeford said: |
| In the US, the New York governor has announced that two-thirds of adult New Yorkers are now fully vaccinated. | In the US, the New York governor has announced that two-thirds of adult New Yorkers are now fully vaccinated. |
| Andrew Cuomo said 31,484 doses administered over the last 24 hours and that there was one Covid death in the state yesterday. 399 patients across the state were hospitalised. Last spring the state was the epicentre of the pandemic in the US. | Andrew Cuomo said 31,484 doses administered over the last 24 hours and that there was one Covid death in the state yesterday. 399 patients across the state were hospitalised. Last spring the state was the epicentre of the pandemic in the US. |
| He said: | He said: |