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| Cases overview | Confirmed | Deaths |
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| United Kingdom | 1,617,327 | 58,245 |
| Global | 62,271,031 | 1,453,531 |
Covid-19 Infections Fell 30% During England's Second Lockdown, Study Reveals
- There was an even more dramatic drop in the north of the country, researchers found.
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COVID-19: What counts as a substantial meal? How rules on pub drinking could work in Tier 2
England will head into a new tiered system of coronavirus restrictions next week, with millions living under stricter rules on drinking at hospitality venues.
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- Yahoo Finance UK
3.2m UK Gen Xers’ retirement savings disrupted by COVID-19
Millions of Gen Xers are 'sleepwalking' into a retirement where they won’t have an adequate income to meet their aspirations. And their situation has been made worse by COVID-19.
- Yahoo Finance UK
COVID-19 vaccine news provides boosts for falling UK business confidence
November’s decline was mainly driven by weaker optimism about the wider UK economy, with the net balance falling by five points to a five-month low of -28%.
- HuffPost UK
Covid-19 Infections Fell 30% During England's Second Lockdown, Study Reveals
There was an even more dramatic drop in the north of the country, researchers found.
- Sky News
COVID-19: US in 'precarious situation' ahead of Christmas as millions travel for Thanksgiving
The US is entering into a "precarious situation" just before Christmas, according to the country's top advisor on COVID-19. Dr Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned a travel-heavy Thanksgiving holiday may make the current situation in America even worse, predicting "a surge superimposed on the surge we are already in". Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press programme, Dr Fauci stressed the importance of continuing to take precautions such as mask wearing and social distancing but emphasised that restrictions may be necessary to protect people over Christmas.
- The Independent
Coronavirus UK news: Risk of third wave, Raab warns as Labour says support for tiers not guaranteed
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- The Independent
White House coronavirus adviser Deborah Birx hopes to brief Joe Biden about pandemic on Monday
‘To every American: this is the moment to protect yourself and your family’
- The Guardian
NHS to enlist 'sensible' celebrities to persuade people to take coronavirus vaccine
NHS to enlist 'sensible' celebrities to persuade people to take coronavirus vaccineExclusive: People who are ‘known and loved’ will front campaign amid fears of low take-up * Coronavirus – latest updates * See all our coronavirus coverage
- Sky News
COVID-19: Santa's grottos and carol singing allowed in new Christmas guidance
Santa's grottos, nativity plays and door-to-door carol singing will be permitted once lockdown ends, according to new Christmas guidance. Door-to-door carol singing is also allowed when lockdown is lifted in England on Wednesday, and those performing or rehearsing do not have to adhere to gathering limits. Performances by pupils, such as nativity plays and other seasonal events, can take place within existing school bubbles but should avoid mixing across groups.
- The Guardian
Newcastle cancel training with trip to Aston Villa in doubt amid Covid-19 fears
Newcastle cancel training with trip to Aston Villa in doubt amid Covid-19 fears * Five people among players and staff are now self-isolating * ‘It’s been a tough week,’ says manager Steve Bruce
- The Independent
Dr Fauci urges Biden to ‘close the bars and keep the schools open’ amid alarming coronavirus spike
‘The default position should be to try as best as possible within reason to keep the children in school’