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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
Reuters reports that Singapore’s health ministry announced 127 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Saturday, a slight fall from the 130 cases reported the previous day.
This compares with 68 last Saturday, and follows the authorities tightening restrictions in the city-state.
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In the UK, discontent with the government’s self-isolation policy is growing as food industry bosses condemned changes to ease the “pingdemic” as “worse than useless”.
PA Media reports that hospitality leaders have warned of a summer of closures and train operators have been forced to cut services. The agency says:
Tunisia suffered 317 deaths in the last 24 hours, its worst daily toll since the start of the pandemic, its health ministry has said.Tunisia suffered 317 deaths in the last 24 hours, its worst daily toll since the start of the pandemic, its health ministry has said.
According to Reuters, the ministry also reported 5,624 new cases, increasing concerns about the country’s ability to fight the pandemic, with intensive care units in hospitals completely full and a lack of oxygen supplies. The vaccination campaign is moving slowly. The agency reports:According to Reuters, the ministry also reported 5,624 new cases, increasing concerns about the country’s ability to fight the pandemic, with intensive care units in hospitals completely full and a lack of oxygen supplies. The vaccination campaign is moving slowly. The agency reports:
Russia has suffered 799 deaths – its joint-worst daily toll. Moscow also reported 23,947 new cases.Russia has suffered 799 deaths – its joint-worst daily toll. Moscow also reported 23,947 new cases.
The country has been in the grip of a surge in cases that authorities blame on the more contagious Delta variant, though some officials have suggested in recent days that cases, at least in Moscow, have started to decline.The country has been in the grip of a surge in cases that authorities blame on the more contagious Delta variant, though some officials have suggested in recent days that cases, at least in Moscow, have started to decline.
We reported earlier on the Olympics-related cases. Tokyo itself has now reported 1,128 infections.We reported earlier on the Olympics-related cases. Tokyo itself has now reported 1,128 infections.
The caseload has been on the rise in recent weeks, reaching 1,979 on Thursday; the highest since January. The number tends to be lower on holidays and weekends due to less testing, Reuters reports.The caseload has been on the rise in recent weeks, reaching 1,979 on Thursday; the highest since January. The number tends to be lower on holidays and weekends due to less testing, Reuters reports.
Malaysia’s health ministry has reported 15,902 new cases; the highest number of daily infections since the beginning of the pandemic. This brings the cumulative number of cases in the country to 996,393, Reuters reports.Malaysia’s health ministry has reported 15,902 new cases; the highest number of daily infections since the beginning of the pandemic. This brings the cumulative number of cases in the country to 996,393, Reuters reports.
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.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 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: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.