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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Coronavirus live: UK reports 30,838 new infections; 5bn Covid jabs administered worldwide

UK also reports 174 more people have died; nearly 40% of vaccine doses have been administered in China * Hawaii governor begs tourists to stay away as Covid surges * Scottish Covid inquiry plans spur calls for other UK parts to follow suit * NHS Covid pass still not recognised in some EU countries * Cornwall tourist board urges people not to visit after Covid spike * See all our coronavirus coverage 8.14pm BST Official statistics show Covid is claiming 100 lives a day on average across the UK. But the figures tell only a fraction of the story. Related: Covid claims 100 lives a day on average across the UK, statistics show 7.31pm BST The Greek government has announced that, as of next month, all indoor eateries, bars, clubs and entertainment venues will be off limits for citizens who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19. The blanket ban was among a slew of draconian measures unveiled by the health minister as the country – ensnared in a fourth wave of the pandemic – battles a steep rise in coronavirus cases and deaths. Related: Greece announces bars and clubs off limits for unvaccinated Continue reading...


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