Top US infectious diseases expert said on Sunday he had not agreed to be featured in Trump ad; Italy moves as daily infections reach highest levels since March. Follow the latest updates. * Global Covid report: Italy set to introduce national restrictions; record deaths in Greece * Anthony Fauci criticises Donald Trump for using his words out of context * Spain’s PM defends Covid emergency lockdown in Madrid * Would herd immunity stop the spread of coronavirus? * See all our coronavirus coverage 7.05am BST That’s it from me, Helen Sullivan, for today. Thanks for following along. My distinguished colleague Sarah Marsh will bring you the latest in pandemic news for the next few hours. 6.55am BST Downing Street says the country is at a “critical juncture” in managing Covid-19 as Boris Johnson prepares to lay out a new three-tier alert system for England. After a Cobra meeting this morning which will determine the final plan, Johnson will address parliament and then appear on TV tonight alongside the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and England’s chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty. “This is a critical juncture and it is absolutely vital that everyone follows the clear guidance we have set out to help contain the virus,” a spokesman for No 10 said. Related: Monday briefing: Three tiers for Covid alerts Continue reading...
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