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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 |
| More on Austria’s proposed lockdown for the unvaccinated. | |
| AP reports: | |
| The move prohibits unvaccinated individuals older than age 12 from leaving their homes except for basic activities such as working, grocery shopping, going for a walk — or getting vaccinated. | |
| Authorities are concerned that hospital staff will no longer be able to handle the growing influx of COVID-19 patients. | |
| “It’s our job as the government of Austria to protect the people,” Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg told reporters in Vienna on Sunday. “Therefore we decided that starting Monday ... there will be a lockdown for the unvaccinated.” | |
| The lockdown affects about 2 million people in the Alpine country of 8.9 million people, news agency APA reported. It doesn’t apply to children under the age of 12 because they cannot yet officially get vaccinated. | |
| The lockdown will initially last for 10 days and police have been asked to check people outside to make sure they are vaccinated, Schallenberg said. | |
| Some confusion, it seems, over my earlier post regarding when people in England can book their booster. | |
| According to my colleague Denis Campbell’s report in The Observer today, boosters will now be offered five months after the second dose. | |
| Here is his exclusive article: | |
| Austria is placing millions of people not fully vaccinated against the coronavirus on lockdown as of Monday to deal with a surge in infections to record levels, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said on Sunday, Reuters reports. “We must raise the vaccination rate. It is shamefully low,” Schallenberg told a news conference announcing the new measure after a video call with the governors of Austria’s nine provinces. Roughly 65% of the population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the lowest rates in western Europe. | |
| Russia on Sunday confirmed 38,823 Covid-19 infections and 1,219 deaths. | |
| The Moscow Times reports health passes will be introduced for access to public places, restaurants and intercity trains and planes in a radical move designed to boost Russia’s sluggish vaccination campaign. | |
| The move comes as Russia is now the world leader in coronavirus deaths for the first time since the start of the pandemic, the paper said. | |
| The developer of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V has said Moscow should make jabs mandatory as inoculation rates remain low despite record deaths and campaigning by authorities, it reported. | |
| St. Petersburg on Tuesday mandated vaccination against Covid-19 for all residents over 60 years old as well as people with certain chronic illnesses. | |
| Covid-19 victims and bereaved families in Northern Ireland should mobilise immediately to influence the terms of reference of any statutory investigation, a leading expert has said. | Covid-19 victims and bereaved families in Northern Ireland should mobilise immediately to influence the terms of reference of any statutory investigation, a leading expert has said. |
| Public inquiry lawyer Michael Imperato, of Watkins and Gunn, said victims, their families, and the public and private sectors must have their say on any future probe into the pandemic. | Public inquiry lawyer Michael Imperato, of Watkins and Gunn, said victims, their families, and the public and private sectors must have their say on any future probe into the pandemic. |
| PA reports Northern Ireland has seen one of the highest death rates of any developed country during the pandemic. | PA reports Northern Ireland has seen one of the highest death rates of any developed country during the pandemic. |
| It quotes Imperato saying: | It quotes Imperato saying: |
| UK prime minister Boris Johnson has indicated he intends to launch an inquiry in Spring 2022 and that its aims and remit will be announced early next year. | UK prime minister Boris Johnson has indicated he intends to launch an inquiry in Spring 2022 and that its aims and remit will be announced early next year. |
| The UK government wants to work with the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales on its scope. Johnson has also promised to appoint a chair for the official Covid inquiry before Christmas. | The UK government wants to work with the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales on its scope. Johnson has also promised to appoint a chair for the official Covid inquiry before Christmas. |
| But in Scotland, first minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to start a statutory inquiry there as soon as possible, and is already seeking input into its remit | But in Scotland, first minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to start a statutory inquiry there as soon as possible, and is already seeking input into its remit |
| The Northern Ireland Assembly is yet to commit to holding a statutory inquiry. Imperato said it is imperative the facts about how it was handled in Northern Ireland come to light. | The Northern Ireland Assembly is yet to commit to holding a statutory inquiry. Imperato said it is imperative the facts about how it was handled in Northern Ireland come to light. |
| As the virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders have been slow to act, according to a report by AP. | As the virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders have been slow to act, according to a report by AP. |
| The agency reports: | The agency reports: |
| The report said for two months now, “a stubborn wave of virus infections has ripped mercilessly through several countries in Central and Eastern Europe, where vaccination rates are much lower than elsewhere on the continent”. | The report said for two months now, “a stubborn wave of virus infections has ripped mercilessly through several countries in Central and Eastern Europe, where vaccination rates are much lower than elsewhere on the continent”. |
| A World Health Organization official declared earlier this month that Europe is again at the epicenter of the pandemic. While several Western European countries are seeing spikes in infections, it is nations to the East that are driving fatalities. Romania, Bulgaria and the Balkan states recorded some of the highest per-capita death rates in the world in the first week of November, according to the WHO. | A World Health Organization official declared earlier this month that Europe is again at the epicenter of the pandemic. While several Western European countries are seeing spikes in infections, it is nations to the East that are driving fatalities. Romania, Bulgaria and the Balkan states recorded some of the highest per-capita death rates in the world in the first week of November, according to the WHO. |
| AP reports: | AP reports: |
| It adds: | It adds: |
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| In Croatia, it says, soaring infections appear to have been a wake-up call, with unusually large lines of people waiting for vaccines in recent days. “Authorities said on Wednesday that more than 15,000 people received their first dose a day earlier — a significant jump after vaccinations all but halted in the Adriatic country of 4.2 million. | In Croatia, it says, soaring infections appear to have been a wake-up call, with unusually large lines of people waiting for vaccines in recent days. “Authorities said on Wednesday that more than 15,000 people received their first dose a day earlier — a significant jump after vaccinations all but halted in the Adriatic country of 4.2 million. |
| Australia could start administering the vaccine shots for children under the age of 12 in January, officials said on Sunday. | Australia could start administering the vaccine shots for children under the age of 12 in January, officials said on Sunday. |
| Health minister Greg Hunt said medical regulators are still reviewing the health and safety data for the vaccinations to be administered for children between the ages of five and 11 and are unlikely to decide this year. | Health minister Greg Hunt said medical regulators are still reviewing the health and safety data for the vaccinations to be administered for children between the ages of five and 11 and are unlikely to decide this year. |
| “The expectation that they have set is the first part of January, hopefully early January,” Hunt told the Australian Broadcast Corp’s Insiders programme. “But they’re going as quickly as possible.” | “The expectation that they have set is the first part of January, hopefully early January,” Hunt told the Australian Broadcast Corp’s Insiders programme. “But they’re going as quickly as possible.” |
| Army Lieutenant-General John Frewen, Australia’s Covid-19 Taskforce commander told The Age newspaper that Australia has secured the necessary supplies. “We have actually purchased sufficient supply for doses and boosters down to infants,” Frewen said. | Army Lieutenant-General John Frewen, Australia’s Covid-19 Taskforce commander told The Age newspaper that Australia has secured the necessary supplies. “We have actually purchased sufficient supply for doses and boosters down to infants,” Frewen said. |
| On Friday, Australia crossed the 90% single-dose mark for those aged 16 and over, with 83% having two shots. The country has also vaccinated 57.7% of children between the ages of 12 and 15, according to health ministry data. | On Friday, Australia crossed the 90% single-dose mark for those aged 16 and over, with 83% having two shots. The country has also vaccinated 57.7% of children between the ages of 12 and 15, according to health ministry data. |
| Australia’s high vaccination rates were key to its decision to partially reopen international borders this month for the first time since the start of the pandemic, despite ongoing Delta variant outbreaks in the most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria. | Australia’s high vaccination rates were key to its decision to partially reopen international borders this month for the first time since the start of the pandemic, despite ongoing Delta variant outbreaks in the most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria. |
| On Sunday, there were 1,100 infections reported in the two states, home to nearly 60% of the country’s population. Five more people died. Reuters reports. | On Sunday, there were 1,100 infections reported in the two states, home to nearly 60% of the country’s population. Five more people died. Reuters reports. |
| However, despite the Delta outbreaks that led to months of lockdown in the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, the national tally of just 191,000 infections and 1,596 deaths is far lower than those of many other developed nations. | However, despite the Delta outbreaks that led to months of lockdown in the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, the national tally of just 191,000 infections and 1,596 deaths is far lower than those of many other developed nations. |
| The continent is now the centre of the global epidemic – again. As countries from the Baltic to the Med brace for harsher winter measures, The Observer reports on what is driving the fourth wave. | The continent is now the centre of the global epidemic – again. As countries from the Baltic to the Med brace for harsher winter measures, The Observer reports on what is driving the fourth wave. |
| The Netherlands on Saturday became the first western European country since the summer to impose a partial lockdown, Berlin bars its restaurants to the unvaccinated, and France races to improve its booster campaign, Europe is once again the centre of the pandemic. | The Netherlands on Saturday became the first western European country since the summer to impose a partial lockdown, Berlin bars its restaurants to the unvaccinated, and France races to improve its booster campaign, Europe is once again the centre of the pandemic. |
| Half a dozen Dutch towns have already cancelled the popular parades tha mark the annual arrival of Sinterklaas this weekend, and Germany’s celebrated Christmas markets could yet be called off. | Half a dozen Dutch towns have already cancelled the popular parades tha mark the annual arrival of Sinterklaas this weekend, and Germany’s celebrated Christmas markets could yet be called off. |
| According to the World Health Organization, coronavirus infections across the continent rose by 7% and deaths by 10% over the past week, making it the only world region where cases and deaths are steadily increasing. | According to the World Health Organization, coronavirus infections across the continent rose by 7% and deaths by 10% over the past week, making it the only world region where cases and deaths are steadily increasing. |
| Nearly two-thirds of new infections – about 1.9 million – were in Europe, the WHO said, marking the sixth consecutive week that the spread of virus has risen across the continent, with several countries experiencing fourth or fifth waves. Except in central and eastern Europe, where vaccine coverage is significantly lower, admissions to hospital and deaths generally remain much lower than a year ago, and national differences in preventive measures make it hard to draw broad conclusions. | Nearly two-thirds of new infections – about 1.9 million – were in Europe, the WHO said, marking the sixth consecutive week that the spread of virus has risen across the continent, with several countries experiencing fourth or fifth waves. Except in central and eastern Europe, where vaccine coverage is significantly lower, admissions to hospital and deaths generally remain much lower than a year ago, and national differences in preventive measures make it hard to draw broad conclusions. |
| But, The Observer reports, experts agree that a combination of low vaccine uptake, waning immunity among people inoculated early, and growing complacency about masks and distancing after governments relaxed curbs over the summer is the most likely cause. | But, The Observer reports, experts agree that a combination of low vaccine uptake, waning immunity among people inoculated early, and growing complacency about masks and distancing after governments relaxed curbs over the summer is the most likely cause. |
| You can read the full story here: | You can read the full story here: |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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: | 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. | 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: | He said: |
| Cambodia has vaccinated nearly 90% of its more than 16 million people, one of Asia’s highest inoculation rates. | 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. | 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 |