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| Covid live: ‘record-breaking’ numbers get booster jabs in England; arrests in Netherlands after lockdown protests | Covid live: ‘record-breaking’ numbers get booster jabs in England; arrests in Netherlands after lockdown protests |
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| NHS England says 2.1m boosters delivered in a week; hundreds demonstrate in city of Leeuwarden after restrictions reimposed | NHS England says 2.1m boosters delivered in a week; hundreds demonstrate in city of Leeuwarden after restrictions reimposed |
| Three men died when a fire broke out in a Covid-19 ward of a hospital in the southern Bulgarian city of Sliven early on Sunday, officials said. | |
| The fire, which was quickly extinguished, broke out at around 0040 GMT and affected one room, Reuters reports. | |
| Six patients in adjacent rooms were moved to other wards of the hospital, the head of the regional fire safety department Vladimir Demirev said. | |
| Two of the men were found dead by firefighters. The other patient suffered heavy burns and was transported to another hospital where he later died. | |
| The cause of the fire is being investigated, but a cigarette, lit by a patient, was the most probable cause of the fire, the health ministry said in a statement. | |
| There are more than 8,000 Covid-19 patients, including 700 in intensive care units, being treated in Bulgarian hospitals | |
| Bulgaria has the lowest vaccination rate in the European Union, Reuters reported, and one of the highest coronavirus mortality rates in the bloc, with record daily infection numbers throughout October stretching its hospitals. | |
| On Cambodia stopping requiring fully-vaccinated travellers from quarantining, Hun Sen said: | |
| Hun Sen said travellers will have to show their negative test 72 hours prior to travel and have two vaccine doses. Those who are unvaccinated will be quarantined for 14 days.Vaccinated foreigners and Cambodians who are in quarantine will be allowed to leave from tomorrow. | |
| He said: | |
| Cambodia has vaccinated nearly 90% of its more than 16 million people, one of Asia’s highest inoculation rates. | |
| Cambodia will stop requiring quarantine for travellers who have been vaccinated for Covid-19 starting on Monday, prime minister Hun Sen said on Sunday.The prime minister made the announcement in a voice message on social media after the Southeast Asian country has required lengthy quarantine for more than 18 months, Reuters reports. | |
| Russia has reported 38,823 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, down from 39,256 on the previous day. | Russia has reported 38,823 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, down from 39,256 on the previous day. |
| Mexico reported 217 new confirmed deaths from Covid -19 on Saturday, bringing the country’s official death toll from the pandemic to 291,089, according to health ministry data. Officials have said the ministry’s figures likely represent a significant undercount of COVID-19 deaths. | Mexico reported 217 new confirmed deaths from Covid -19 on Saturday, bringing the country’s official death toll from the pandemic to 291,089, according to health ministry data. Officials have said the ministry’s figures likely represent a significant undercount of COVID-19 deaths. |
| Still in the UK, new research suggests that workers who were furloughed are six times more likely to have lost their jobs than other employees. | Still in the UK, new research suggests that workers who were furloughed are six times more likely to have lost their jobs than other employees. |
| But the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) is likely to have led to only a small increase in the number of people not working, said the Resolution Foundation, PA reports. | But the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) is likely to have led to only a small increase in the number of people not working, said the Resolution Foundation, PA reports. |
| Its study among 6,100 adults indicated that around 136,000 workers moved from furlough to either unemployment or inactivity. | Its study among 6,100 adults indicated that around 136,000 workers moved from furlough to either unemployment or inactivity. |
| The think tank’s research showed that almost nine out of 10 workers who were furloughed in September were employed in October, while 12% moved into either unemployment or inactivity. | The think tank’s research showed that almost nine out of 10 workers who were furloughed in September were employed in October, while 12% moved into either unemployment or inactivity. |
| The Foundation said its study showed the Government was right to extend the JRS to the end of September, adding that the biggest economic contraction in a century has led to one of the smallest recession-led rises in unemployment. | The Foundation said its study showed the Government was right to extend the JRS to the end of September, adding that the biggest economic contraction in a century has led to one of the smallest recession-led rises in unemployment. |
| Charlie McCurdy, economist at the Resolution Foundation, said: “During its 18-month duration the Job Retention Scheme has supported over 11 million employees, preventing lockdowns and huge behavioural changes causing catastrophic rises in unemployment. | Charlie McCurdy, economist at the Resolution Foundation, said: “During its 18-month duration the Job Retention Scheme has supported over 11 million employees, preventing lockdowns and huge behavioural changes causing catastrophic rises in unemployment. |
| “Plans to prematurely close the scheme led to concerns that its end would spark a fresh rise in worklessness, but extending the scheme to beyond the reopening of the economy this summer has helped to limit this rise to just 136,000 workers. | “Plans to prematurely close the scheme led to concerns that its end would spark a fresh rise in worklessness, but extending the scheme to beyond the reopening of the economy this summer has helped to limit this rise to just 136,000 workers. |
| “While it is welcome that unemployment has remained low, recently furloughed staff did face a much higher risk of losing their job in October.” | “While it is welcome that unemployment has remained low, recently furloughed staff did face a much higher risk of losing their job in October.” |
| A Government spokesperson said: “The furlough scheme was a lifeline for people all over the UK, providing support to more than 11 million workers during the toughest of economic times. | A Government spokesperson said: “The furlough scheme was a lifeline for people all over the UK, providing support to more than 11 million workers during the toughest of economic times. |
| “The economy has reopened and, as planned, millions of workers have moved off the scheme and back into work, with two million fewer people unemployed than expected. | “The economy has reopened and, as planned, millions of workers have moved off the scheme and back into work, with two million fewer people unemployed than expected. |
| An investigation by the Mail on Sunday newspaper claims Britain’s response to Covid-19 is set to be dramatically scaled back as part of a pandemic exit strategy codenamed Rampdown. | An investigation by the Mail on Sunday newspaper claims Britain’s response to Covid-19 is set to be dramatically scaled back as part of a pandemic exit strategy codenamed Rampdown. |
| The paper says the “secret” Whitehall plan is detailed in official government documents leaked to the paper. | The paper says the “secret” Whitehall plan is detailed in official government documents leaked to the paper. |
| It reports these reveal the government is set to: | It reports these reveal the government is set to: |
| axe the legal requirement for those with the virus to self isolate for ten days | axe the legal requirement for those with the virus to self isolate for ten days |
| end free Covid tests allowing private companies to charge for lateral flow and PCR tests | end free Covid tests allowing private companies to charge for lateral flow and PCR tests |
| shut down the Test and Trace system | shut down the Test and Trace system |
| focus the fight on tacking local outbreaks and protecting “highest risk settings” such as care homes | focus the fight on tacking local outbreaks and protecting “highest risk settings” such as care homes |
| scrap the £500 payments for those on local incomes who must quarantine. | scrap the £500 payments for those on local incomes who must quarantine. |
| The documents say experts believe that Covid will remain at endemic levels for years and mutant strains will remains a “a very real risk”, the paper claims. | The documents say experts believe that Covid will remain at endemic levels for years and mutant strains will remains a “a very real risk”, the paper claims. |
| The NHS is now inviting those in England who had their second dose more than five months ago for their booster, allowing people to book their top-up in advance of becoming eligible so they can receive it as soon as they reach six months. | The NHS is now inviting those in England who had their second dose more than five months ago for their booster, allowing people to book their top-up in advance of becoming eligible so they can receive it as soon as they reach six months. |
| NHS England said next week another 3.6 million people will be invited to book their booster when they become eligible, The Observer reports. | NHS England said next week another 3.6 million people will be invited to book their booster when they become eligible, The Observer reports. |
| Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and deputy lead for the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme, told PA: “It is fantastic to see such strong uptake for the booster vaccine and record numbers booking their life-saving top-up next week to make sure they have as much protection as possible ahead of winter with 3.6 million invites due to be sent this week. | Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and deputy lead for the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme, told PA: “It is fantastic to see such strong uptake for the booster vaccine and record numbers booking their life-saving top-up next week to make sure they have as much protection as possible ahead of winter with 3.6 million invites due to be sent this week. |
| “In just seven weeks more than 10 million people in England have received their booster, including more than three quarters of over-75s, and with eligible people now able to book their booster vaccine online five months after their second dose, it is easier than ever to get protected. | “In just seven weeks more than 10 million people in England have received their booster, including more than three quarters of over-75s, and with eligible people now able to book their booster vaccine online five months after their second dose, it is easier than ever to get protected. |
| “I’ve had my booster - it was quick and easy and I urge anyone else who is eligible to take up the offer as soon as possible, as the vaccine remains the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from coronavirus.” | “I’ve had my booster - it was quick and easy and I urge anyone else who is eligible to take up the offer as soon as possible, as the vaccine remains the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from coronavirus.” |
| In The Netherlands, it has been reported that fifteen people were arrested after protests broke out over a newly-imposed COVID-19 lockdown. | In The Netherlands, it has been reported that fifteen people were arrested after protests broke out over a newly-imposed COVID-19 lockdown. |
| Hundreds of people gathered in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden on Saturday night, where videos showed them setting off fireworks and holding flares billowing smoke,Sky News reported. | Hundreds of people gathered in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden on Saturday night, where videos showed them setting off fireworks and holding flares billowing smoke,Sky News reported. |
| The Northern Netherlands Police Unit said a number of people refused to leave after they called on everyone to return home. | The Northern Netherlands Police Unit said a number of people refused to leave after they called on everyone to return home. |
| Dutch broadcaster NOS reported that riot police later moved in to push the protesters off the city’s central square. | Dutch broadcaster NOS reported that riot police later moved in to push the protesters off the city’s central square. |
| Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said: ‘The virus is everywhere and need to be combated everywhere”. | Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said: ‘The virus is everywhere and need to be combated everywhere”. |
| Under the new three-week lockdown, bars, restaurants and supermarkets have to close at 8pm and stores selling non-essential items are required to shut at 6pm. | Under the new three-week lockdown, bars, restaurants and supermarkets have to close at 8pm and stores selling non-essential items are required to shut at 6pm. |
| Good morning. Caroline Davies here. I am going to be taking you through the latest coronavirus news and developments around the world today. | Good morning. Caroline Davies here. I am going to be taking you through the latest coronavirus news and developments around the world today. |
| In the UK more than two million people received their Covid-19 booster in the past week, with health officials describing the numbers as record-breaking. NHS England said 2.1 million boosters were delivered between November 6-12, an increase on the 1.7 million boosters given out during the previous seven days. | In the UK more than two million people received their Covid-19 booster in the past week, with health officials describing the numbers as record-breaking. NHS England said 2.1 million boosters were delivered between November 6-12, an increase on the 1.7 million boosters given out during the previous seven days. |
| A total of 2.7 million appointments were made on the National Booking Service in the past week - with more than three quarters of a million bookings made on Monday. | A total of 2.7 million appointments were made on the National Booking Service in the past week - with more than three quarters of a million bookings made on Monday. |
| More than 10 million people in England have now received their booster vaccine since the programme began - including people who are clinically vulnerable, aged 50 and above, or who work in health and social care. | More than 10 million people in England have now received their booster vaccine since the programme began - including people who are clinically vulnerable, aged 50 and above, or who work in health and social care. |
| The latest figures come after Health Secretary Sajid Javid said last weekend that Covid-19 booster jabs, and first and second jabs, are part of a “national mission” to help avoid a return to coronavirus restrictions over Christmas. | The latest figures come after Health Secretary Sajid Javid said last weekend that Covid-19 booster jabs, and first and second jabs, are part of a “national mission” to help avoid a return to coronavirus restrictions over Christmas. |
| You can get in touch on caroline.davies@theguardian.com | You can get in touch on caroline.davies@theguardian.com |