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Coronavirus live: England’s health secretary recovers from Covid; Italy records further 5,000 cases Coronavirus live: England’s health secretary recovers from Covid; Italy records further 5,000 cases
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UK health secretary Sajid Javid has announced the he’s made a full recovery from Covid-19 after contracting the virus last week.UK health secretary Sajid Javid has announced the he’s made a full recovery from Covid-19 after contracting the virus last week.
Since the vaccine rollout began in England last year, the journey has been relatively smooth. The few bumps that the jab juggernaut has encountered, mostly hiccups in the supply chain, have been successfully navigated.
Yet there are now concerns about the final stages, with under-30s showing markedly more reluctance to get their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines than older people.
So far, 58.4% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 58.9% of 25- to 29-year-olds in England have received a first dose since they became eligible on 18 June according to Public Health England, but that number is now rising slowly enough to alarm NHS trusts.
During protests in Paris against Covid-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, police sought to push back demonstrators near the capital’s Gare Saint-Lazare railway station after protesters had knocked over a police motorbike ridden by two officers, television pictures showed.
Images showed a heavy police presence on the capital’s streets. Scuffles between police and demonstrators also broke out the Champs-Elysees thoroughfare, where teargas was fired and traffic was halted, Reuters reports.
At another protest called by far-right politicians in west Paris, demonstrators opposed to anti-coronavirus measures carried banners reading “Stop the dictatorship”.
Protests were also planned in cities including Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes and Toulouse.
French lawmakers are due to vote this weekend on a bill drafted by the government aimed at setting up a health pass and mandatory vaccination for health workers.
Turkey’s new coronavirus cases jumped to 12,381 on Saturday, the highest level since mid-May.Turkey’s new coronavirus cases jumped to 12,381 on Saturday, the highest level since mid-May.
Health ministry data also showed that 58 people died due to Covid-19, Reuters reports.Health ministry data also showed that 58 people died due to Covid-19, Reuters reports.
Tanzania received its first batch of 1 million Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines donated by the U.S. government, Associated Press reports.Tanzania received its first batch of 1 million Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines donated by the U.S. government, Associated Press reports.
It had been among the few countries in Africa yet to receive vaccines or start inoculating its population, mainly because its former leader had claimed prayer had defeated the virus in the country.It had been among the few countries in Africa yet to receive vaccines or start inoculating its population, mainly because its former leader had claimed prayer had defeated the virus in the country.
The vaccines were received by Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Liberata Mulamula, and the U.S. ambassador to Tanzania, Donald Wright, at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in the country’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.The vaccines were received by Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Liberata Mulamula, and the U.S. ambassador to Tanzania, Donald Wright, at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in the country’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania’s former president John Magufuli, who died in March, had refused to accept vaccines after he claimed three days of prayer had healed the country of the virus in June 2020.Tanzania’s former president John Magufuli, who died in March, had refused to accept vaccines after he claimed three days of prayer had healed the country of the virus in June 2020.
More data from Italy. Patients in hospital with Covid-19 – not including those in intensive care – stood at 1,340 on Saturday, up from 1,304 a day earlier.More data from Italy. Patients in hospital with Covid-19 – not including those in intensive care – stood at 1,340 on Saturday, up from 1,304 a day earlier.
There were 21 new admissions to intensive care units, up from 10 on Friday.There were 21 new admissions to intensive care units, up from 10 on Friday.
The total number of intensive care patients rose to 172 from a previous 155, Reuters reports.The total number of intensive care patients rose to 172 from a previous 155, Reuters reports.
Some 258,929 tests for Covid-19 were carried out in the past day, compared with a previous 237,635, the health ministry said.Some 258,929 tests for Covid-19 were carried out in the past day, compared with a previous 237,635, the health ministry said.
Uganda this week provided 25 million euros to MPs to buy new cars, sparking outrage in a country where the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc.Uganda this week provided 25 million euros to MPs to buy new cars, sparking outrage in a country where the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc.
Each of the 529 lawmakers was handed 200 million shillings (48,000 euros, $56,500) to get new vehicles at a time when Covid-19 cases are surging, AFP reports.Each of the 529 lawmakers was handed 200 million shillings (48,000 euros, $56,500) to get new vehicles at a time when Covid-19 cases are surging, AFP reports.
Moses Isooba, leader of the National NGO Forum, said: “This act is shameful at a time the government is appealing to private citizens to contribute money to buy the Covid-19 vaccine.”Moses Isooba, leader of the National NGO Forum, said: “This act is shameful at a time the government is appealing to private citizens to contribute money to buy the Covid-19 vaccine.”
Government spokesman Ofwono Opondo defended the decision as being in line with a time-honoured tradition.Government spokesman Ofwono Opondo defended the decision as being in line with a time-honoured tradition.
“It is to facilitate their engagement with the electorate. In any case, the civil society organisations have been part of the budgeting processes and knew [a] long time the MPs were to get money to buy cars,” he said.“It is to facilitate their engagement with the electorate. In any case, the civil society organisations have been part of the budgeting processes and knew [a] long time the MPs were to get money to buy cars,” he said.
China has supplied over 10,000 Covid vaccines to a Myanmar rebel group operating near its southern border, its spokesman said.China has supplied over 10,000 Covid vaccines to a Myanmar rebel group operating near its southern border, its spokesman said.
The Kachin Independence Army, which has waged a decades-long insurgency in Myanmar’s far north, has received 10,000 vaccines from Yunnan authorities, Col Naw Bu, a spokesperson for KIA, told AFP.The Kachin Independence Army, which has waged a decades-long insurgency in Myanmar’s far north, has received 10,000 vaccines from Yunnan authorities, Col Naw Bu, a spokesperson for KIA, told AFP.
“KIA asked help from China, and China gave us help for vaccines,” he said, without specifying which shot the group had been given or when the first batch had arrived.“KIA asked help from China, and China gave us help for vaccines,” he said, without specifying which shot the group had been given or when the first batch had arrived.
Some of the jabs had been paid for and others were donated, he added.Some of the jabs had been paid for and others were donated, he added.
Italy reported 5,140 daily infections on Saturday compared to 5,143 on Friday.Italy reported 5,140 daily infections on Saturday compared to 5,143 on Friday.
It also recorded five coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday against 17 the day before, the country’s health ministry said.It also recorded five coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday against 17 the day before, the country’s health ministry said.
Italy has registered 127,942 deaths linked to Covid-19 since its outbreak emerged in February last year, Reuters reports.Italy has registered 127,942 deaths linked to Covid-19 since its outbreak emerged in February last year, Reuters reports.
The country has reported more than 4.3 million cases to date.The country has reported more than 4.3 million cases to date.
Here’s a summary of the latest developments:Here’s a summary of the latest developments:
The UK health secretary has said he had made a full recovery after contracting Covid-19 last week. Sajid Javid said his symptoms were mild and called upon people to get vaccinated.The UK health secretary has said he had made a full recovery after contracting Covid-19 last week. Sajid Javid said his symptoms were mild and called upon people to get vaccinated.
Tunisia suffered its worst daily toll, recording 317 deaths in 24 hours. Its health ministry also reported 5,624 new cases.Tunisia suffered its worst daily toll, recording 317 deaths in 24 hours. Its health ministry also reported 5,624 new cases.
A further case of Covid was identified among the athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. There were also 17 Olympics-related cases, taking the total to 123.A further case of Covid was identified among the athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. There were also 17 Olympics-related cases, taking the total to 123.
Several people were arrested in Sydney as thousands attended anti-lockdown protests. Unmasked demonstrators marched through the city carrying signs calling for “freedom” and what they believe to be “the truth”.Several people were arrested in Sydney as thousands attended anti-lockdown protests. Unmasked demonstrators marched through the city carrying signs calling for “freedom” and what they believe to be “the truth”.
Malaysia recorded the highest number of daily infections since the beginning of the pandemic. The health ministry reported 15,902 new cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country to 996,393.Malaysia recorded the highest number of daily infections since the beginning of the pandemic. The health ministry reported 15,902 new cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country to 996,393.
Vietnam posted its greatest daily caseload of the pandemic for the second day in a row. The health ministry said it had identified 7,968 new cases.Vietnam posted its greatest daily caseload of the pandemic for the second day in a row. The health ministry said it had identified 7,968 new cases.
Anti-vaccination protesters and other demonstrators against Covid restrictions in France clashed with the police in central Paris on Saturday, leading anti-riot forces to use teargas, BTM Television reports.Anti-vaccination protesters and other demonstrators against Covid restrictions in France clashed with the police in central Paris on Saturday, leading anti-riot forces to use teargas, BTM Television reports.
Beyond Paris, protests were expected to take place in cities such as Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes and Toulouse as French lawmakers are due to vote this weekend on a bill drafted by the government aimed at setting up a health pass and mandatory vaccination for health workers.Beyond Paris, protests were expected to take place in cities such as Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes and Toulouse as French lawmakers are due to vote this weekend on a bill drafted by the government aimed at setting up a health pass and mandatory vaccination for health workers.
Jordan will start vaccinating children aged 12 years and older from Sunday, the state news agency has said. Reuters reports:Jordan will start vaccinating children aged 12 years and older from Sunday, the state news agency has said. Reuters reports: