Stricter quarantine measures for fully-vaccinated travellers ‘discriminatory’, says ministerCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEngland’s decision to keep stricter quarantine measures in place for fully-vaccinated travellers com…
US Senate votes to proceed on ‘historic’ $1.2tn infrastructure bill – US politics live
Senate hits necessary 60 votes to overcome filibuster‘Moron’: Pelosi heaps disdain on McCarthy for criticizing mask guidanceNew mask guidance prompted by evidence vaccinated can spread Delta 12.32am BST The president on the Senate voting to proceed on …
Once a Covid success story, South Korea sweats through summer of Delta surge
As infections soar to record highs and the vaccine rollout languishes, some fear there is no end in sight for the pandemicSee all our coronavirus coveragePark Eun-sun is facing the most challenging set of circumstances since going into business for her…
Facebook will require employees to be vaccinated before returning to campus
Earlier today, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the company will require employees to be vaccinated before returning to work on-site. It was part of a larger letter sent to Google/Alphabet staff that also noted the company will be extending its work-from-home policy through October 18, as the COVID-19 delta variant continues to sweep through […]
Covid: what is changing for fully vaccinated travellers to England?
We examine the new regulations regarding quarantine, testing and proving inoculation after 2 AugustCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMillions of people living outside the UK will be allowed quarantine-free entry following the …
Lack of quarantine at England’s borders ‘risks havoc of Covid variants’
Labour and medical experts question reliance on vaccination status and tests for arrivals from Europe, the US and elsewhereCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOpening England’s borders to let millions of people arriving from the…
Five Cuban generals dead in recent days – is the Covid spike to blame?
Observers fear pandemic could be responsible for deaths, adding intrigue to freedom protests taking place in Cuba and USFive mostly elderly and retired Cuban military generals have died in recent days in mysterious circumstances, the country’s communis…
Emmanuel Macron takes legal action over Hitler poster comparison
Police speak with wealthy billboard operator who depicted French president as Nazi leaderEmmanuel Macron is taking legal action against a wealthy billboard operator who displayed posters depicting him as Adolf Hitler.Lawyers for the French president ar…
UK travel-led firms get £2bn boost as Covid rules eased for US and EU arrivals
British Airways, easyJet and Rolls-Royce among the day’s biggest stock market winnersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNearly £2bn was added to the value of UK airlines and tourism companies on Wednesday after ministers decide…
Sajid Javid admits UK Covid rates unpredictable as cases rise again
Health secretary’s comments came after a week of declining cases ended with 4,000 increase in one dayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSajid Javid has said “no one really knows” what trajectory the Covid pandemic will take in …