Latest updates: UK prime minister Boris Johnson to appear on Marr programme amid rows over school closures and vaccine rollout
9.14am GMT
In South Korea, a health official said on Sunday that a third wave of the novel coronavirus is being contained, as it reported the lowest number of new infections in nearly four weeks with the help of tougher restrictions during the New Year holiday season.
New cases for Saturday numbered 657, Reuters reported – much lower than 824 the day before, but bringing the country’s total cases to 63,244 with 962 deaths, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).
9.00am GMT
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has warned it could be a “chaotic situation” on Monday with the return to school of most primary children in England.
Continue reading…Latest updates: UK prime minister Boris Johnson to appear on Marr programme amid rows over school closures and vaccine rolloutCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 9.14am GMTIn South Korea, a health official said on Sunday that a third wave of the novel coronavirus is being contained, as it reported the lowest number of new infections in nearly four weeks with the help of tougher restrictions during the New Year holiday season.New cases for Saturday numbered 657, Reuters reported – much lower than 824 the day before, but bringing the country’s total cases to 63,244 with 962 deaths, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). 9.00am GMTMayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has warned it could be a “chaotic situation” on Monday with the return to school of most primary children in England. Continue reading…