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Coronavirus live: UK airports set for busiest weekend since pandemic; clashes at Sydney anti-lockdown protests Coronavirus live: UK airports set for busiest weekend since pandemic; clashes at Sydney anti-lockdown protests
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Thousands of travellers will leave the UK this weekend as school holidays begin for millionsThousands of travellers will leave the UK this weekend as school holidays begin for millions
We reported earlier that there are thousands of people protesting Covid safety measures in Sydney. Reuters reports that the state of New South Wales, in which the city sits, is at the centre of Australia’s latest wave of infections.
The city will get 50,000 more doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week, Canberra has said, reversing a rebuff by the Australian government and other states the previous day of a plea for more supplies. Reuters reports:
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said it will enforce its transit mask requirements on cruise ships in Florida that opt not to abide by its conditional sail order following a court ruling. Reuters reports:
Germany has reported 1,919 new cases, taking its total to 3,754,511 Data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases shows that the death toll rose by 28 to 91,520.Germany has reported 1,919 new cases, taking its total to 3,754,511 Data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases shows that the death toll rose by 28 to 91,520.
Police in Sydney, Australia, are dealing with an anti-lockdown rally, for which thousands of people have gathered to demonstrate against the city’s month-long stay-at-home orders.Police in Sydney, Australia, are dealing with an anti-lockdown rally, for which thousands of people have gathered to demonstrate against the city’s month-long stay-at-home orders.
The Associated Press reports:The Associated Press reports:
Brady Ellison, one of the US athletes to speak out in favour of a colleague who has refused to get vaccinated, has said:Brady Ellison, one of the US athletes to speak out in favour of a colleague who has refused to get vaccinated, has said:
The US Olympic team’s chief medical officer said on Friday 83% of nearly 600 US athletes to submit health checks had received a shot, but the entire team would be treated as if unvaccinated.The US Olympic team’s chief medical officer said on Friday 83% of nearly 600 US athletes to submit health checks had received a shot, but the entire team would be treated as if unvaccinated.
Reuters quoted Ellison’s team-mate Mackenzie Brown as saying she was not vaccinated either.Reuters quoted Ellison’s team-mate Mackenzie Brown as saying she was not vaccinated either.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccines available have gone through rigorous testing.According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccines available have gone through rigorous testing.
Both archers said they were complying with protocols – from wearing masks on the field to being tested every day. Ellison, who is aiming for his first Olympic gold, said he tested himself regularly long before he came to Tokyo.Both archers said they were complying with protocols – from wearing masks on the field to being tested every day. Ellison, who is aiming for his first Olympic gold, said he tested himself regularly long before he came to Tokyo.
Another athlete in Tokyo has tested positive, Olympics organisers have said, as Olympics-related cases rose by 17.Another athlete in Tokyo has tested positive, Olympics organisers have said, as Olympics-related cases rose by 17.
They have come under pressure for allowing the Games to go ahead amid the pandemic. Nevertheless, two US archers have defended a colleague who was heavily criticised for not getting vaccinated, saying people are free to choose.They have come under pressure for allowing the Games to go ahead amid the pandemic. Nevertheless, two US archers have defended a colleague who was heavily criticised for not getting vaccinated, saying people are free to choose.
There have now been 123 Olympics-related cases.There have now been 123 Olympics-related cases.
In the UK, the BBC reports that airlines and airports are having their busiest weekend since the pandemic began. Many schools have now closed and the summer holidays are beginning for millions. Heathrow airport expects 60,000 passengers to depart daily, while Gatwick says it expects 250 flights a day, up from a low of just 15, the broadcaster reports.In the UK, the BBC reports that airlines and airports are having their busiest weekend since the pandemic began. Many schools have now closed and the summer holidays are beginning for millions. Heathrow airport expects 60,000 passengers to depart daily, while Gatwick says it expects 250 flights a day, up from a low of just 15, the broadcaster reports.
But some people who were hoping to head to France in the coming weeks are being told they will lose their money if they do not turn up, my colleague Miles Brignall reports. Last weekend’s surprise decision by the UK government to require travellers returning from France to quarantine for 10 days – even those doubly vaccinated against Covid-19 – has left thousands of holiday plans in tatters, and many out of pocket as a result.But some people who were hoping to head to France in the coming weeks are being told they will lose their money if they do not turn up, my colleague Miles Brignall reports. Last weekend’s surprise decision by the UK government to require travellers returning from France to quarantine for 10 days – even those doubly vaccinated against Covid-19 – has left thousands of holiday plans in tatters, and many out of pocket as a result.