Friday, July 23, 2021

CRITICAL WORKERS EXEMPT FROM UK ISOLATION RULES

Supermarket staff and workers in other key industries in the UK will no longer be required to self-isolate if they are identified as being a close contact of someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. The decision, announced by the government, is a bid to prevent food shortages in shops. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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STUDY: LONGER GAP BETWEEN PFIZER DOSES BENEFICIAL

A study's found an eight-week gap between the first and second doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine produces a stronger immune response against Covid-19 variants.

That's compared to a 4-week interval - where antibody levels appear lower according to the UK study.

Professor Susanna Dunachie ((PRON: dun-er-hee)) is one of the leading researchers who studied hundreds of healthcare workers after they'd been vaccinated.

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India shoots down explosive laden drone close to the India-Pakistan border

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The police shot down an explosive-laden drone in India's Jammu district on Friday.

Authorities suspect the terror group Lashkar-e-Tayyaba was aiming to attack government buildings.

The investigation is ongoing, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. 

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Sydney - Covid outbreak declared a national emergency

Positive covid cases continue to emerge in Sydney's south and south west, with another 136 people testing positive in the delta cluster.


At least 53 of those cases have been infectious while out in the community, with the hoped for lifting of the lockdown next week now abandoned.


Shaun Bindley reports


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Tokyo Olympics get under way amid soaring COVID-19 cases

The Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics will be held on Friday amid rapidly rising COVID-19 infections. The Japanese public remains broadly opposed to the Games and protests are expected at the event. Phoebe Amoroso reports. 

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

More gains on Wall Street despite weak jobless claims data

The major U.S. indexes ticked up on Thursday to extend a rally on Wall
Street for a third straight day.

This comes despite the release of weaker-than-expected weekly jobless
claims numbers.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UPDATE: White House sanctions Cuban Defence Minister and special forces unit over protests crackdown


The Biden administration has slapped sanctions on Cuba's Defence Minister and a special forces unit known as the "black berets."

The State Department says security forces in Cuba have been suppressing recent anti-government protests through "physical violence and intimidation."

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Biden administration set to unveil new sanctions on Cuba


The Biden administration is set to unveil new sanctions against Cuban government officials on Thursday.

The move comes after a crackdown on anti-government protests in Cuba, which were partly triggered by shortages of basic goods.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly soar

The number of Americans filing for weekly jobless claims ticked up
sharply last week.

This comes as Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the U.S. sparking
fears this could derail the economic recovery.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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New cases of Delta variant spike across US

People vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States could soon be
asked to start wearing face marks again in more public locations.

White House officials are said to be considering the move as new cases
of the Delta variant spike across the country.

Sarah Walton reports.

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US unveils new 'strike forces' to tackle rising gun violence

The US Attorney General is unveiling "strike forces" to try and tackle
rising gun violence in major American cities.

Merrick Garland is visiting Chicago, one of the worst affected areas.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Stockpiling concerns amid supermarket staff and food shortages in UK

Supermarkets in the UK are suffering stock shortages after the number of people contacted to self-isolate continues to rise.


More than 600,000 people were told to isolate by the NHS Test and Trace app in the week to the 14th July -- that's the highest recorded number yet.


It means several shelf-stackers and supply chain staff haven't been able to turn up to work, as Emily Kinder reports from London. 


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Covid-19 vaccine already in Tanzania

Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa says the coronavirus vaccines are already in the country and available for anyone who wants them.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam
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G20 climate and environment ministers meet in Naples

In the wake of devastating floods in northwest Europe and China, energy and climate ministers from the G20 are meeting in Italy. 

The two-day meeting in Naples will aim to increase emissions cuts and climate finance pledges.

Lucy Hough has more.

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RUSSIA TAKES UKRAINE TO EUROPEAN COURT HUMAN RIGHTS

Russia is taking Ukraine to the European Court of Human Rights, over a slew of events that have taken place there since 2014.

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office said the appeal is designed to draw the attention of the court and the global community to what it calls, "blatant and systematic human rights violations by Ukrainian authorities."

[update] The advisor to Ukraine's President Zelensky says the action is "meaningless".

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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'Pingdemic'- Over 600k people told to self isolate in a week across England and Wales

A weekly record of over 600k people were told to self-isolate across England in Wales in the week up to July 14th.


The UK government says it's 'very concerned' by the numbers and is monitoring the situation.


Chris Jones has more in London


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Nigerian army arrests 16 terrorists, rescue 12 children in Borno state


Nigerian troops have apprehended 16 suspected members of the terrorist group Boko Haram in Borno state and rescued 12 children who were held in their custody.

It's part of efforts by the government to crack down on the militants who have terrorised the country for more than a decade.

Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja


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DRC DOCTORS EXTEND STRIKE

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Doctors working in public health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have extended their strike for one week after failing to reach an agreement with the government over their demand for a pay rise. 

The doctors had earlier given the government a four-day ultimatum to increase their salaries. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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BUSINESSES RAISE CONCERN ABOUT UK 'PINGDEMIC'

UK supermarket bosses say they're struggling to keep shelves fully stocked because so many staff are self-isolating.

With tens of thousands of covid-19 cases daily - hundreds of thousands of people are being told to isolate because they're close contacts of those who test positive.

Police leaders are warning response times are being affected by staff shortages, and a series of industries are warning of disruption.

Rules on self-isolation for people who've been fully vaccinated will be eased in mid-August and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says that's the right decision.

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Australia - Infection rates rise as Delta continues to spread

As predicted by Premier Gladys Berejeklian, covid infection rates in the state of New South Wales have increased again, with the state experiencing its worst day since the current delta variant outbreak began.



Up to 87 of the 124 new cases have spent time in the community while infectious, and two aged care homes have now been locked down after a number of unvaccinated workers tested positive.


Shaun Bindley reports.


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