Biden will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office; Cyprus announces new measure to ease travel; Iran’s cases top 1m * Wuhan virologist warns more bat coronaviruses can cross over * Fauci apologises for implied criticism of speedy UK vaccine approval * Donald Trump silent in wake of record 2,804 deaths in a day * US coronavirus updates - live * UK coronavirus updates - live 1.02pm GMT GREECE’s prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing a backlash over a mountain bike trip deemed to have violated the country’s strict lockdown measures. Video and photo footage emerged last weekend showing Mitsotakis and his wife in the company of motocross riders on Mount Parnitha, 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Athens. 12.55pm GMT PHILIPPINE police have threatened to cane people who violate social distancing protocols as the Southeast Asian nation fights the spread of the coronavirus during the festive season. The Philippines celebrates one of the world’s longest Christmas seasons, starting as early as September, and crowds have started to flock to sprawling malls and shopping centres despite the pandemic. Continue reading...
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