A children’s book seller and a mother of two have developed a strong sense of community during Melbourne’s long stretches in lockdownFollow our Covid live blog for the latest updatesNSW and Vic restrictions; Vic hotspotsVaccine rollout and rates tracke…
Coronavirus live news: Covid cases in South Korea top 3,000; Northern Ireland to ease travel rules
Further 3,273 infections added to South Korea’s tally; fully vaccinated travellers in Northern Ireland will no longer need pre-departure test from 4 OctoberSee all our coronavirus coverage 11.18am BST The Netherlands ended social distancing measures on…
Cop26: Women must be heard on climate, say rights groups
Those worst hit by global heating are left out of talks, says feminist coalition calling for systemic changeWomen must be enabled to play a greater role at the Cop26 summit, as the needs of women and girls are being overlooked amid the global climate c…
Covid live: ‘indictment on humanity’ as fewer than 4% of Africans vaccinated; WHO backs antibody treatment
South African president condemns fact wealthy countries have more than 82% of vaccine doses; WHO recommends Regeneron only for critically ill‘If I could donate my jab, I would’: readers share views on boostersCDC experts advise booster shots for over-6…
Labour squares off against Gove with housing policy ahead of party conference – UK politics live
Latest updates: party plans to slash affordable rents and give first-time buyers exclusive rights to purchase new-build homes UK fuel and supply chain crisis updates– business liveLabour to give first-time buyers exclusive access to new propertiesGloba…
Grant Shapps will do ‘whatever it takes’ to fix lorry driver shortage
Issuing of short-term skilled worker visas not ruled out amid petrol supply concernsThe UK transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said he would “move heaven and earth” to solve the nationwide shortage of truck drivers that threatens fuel supplies at some p…
‘It’s awful. It’s exhausting’: Alaska rations care as it hits Covid nadir
The state has the highest rate of Covid in America, leaving hospitals overwhelmed and health workers burned outHealth systems in Alaska are at a breaking point, and the Republican governor, Mike Dunleavy, has activated crisis standards of care for the …
Return of the common cold: infections surge in UK as autumn arrives
After 18 months of social distancing, scientists believe people’s immune defences have weakenedThe return of schools and the arrival of autumn means common colds and other respiratory infections are firmly on the rise, spreading coughs and sneezes, mor…
‘If I could donate my jab, I would’: four readers share view on having a Covid booster
While opportunity for third dose is welcomed by some, others think helping to vaccinate other countries is a higher priority Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAbout 1.5 million people in England who are eligible for a Covid bo…
Jacinda Ardern looks to life beyond lockdowns with 90% vaccination target
News that jabs may soon be approved for children could allow New Zealand to achieve milestone, experts say, but equality in access must be improvedSee all our coronavirus coverageJacinda Ardern wants to make New Zealand a world leader in Covid vaccinat…