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One in 60 people have Covid-19 as prevalence nears second wave peak

One in 10 children in school years 7 to 11 are estimated to have had Covid-19 in the week to October 9

Health

More than 5,000 people waiting over 12 hours for treatment in A&E

An NHS chief admitted the service is ‘running hot’ as emergency admissions rise

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Parents urged to get children Covid jabs amid school rollout concerns

Around one in 15 secondary school age children in England are estimated to have had coronavirus, latest ONS figures show.
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What the papers say – October 8

Concerns over energy bills and a flu surge feature on the front pages, several of which also herald singer Adele’s new album.
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WHO sets out global Covid vaccine targets amid fears of new variants

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set the target of vaccinating 40% of the population of every country by the end of 2021

UK

Covid jab rollout for teenagers must be speeded up, scientist says

The UK vaccination strategy has been ‘quite cautious’ in recent months, Professor Neil Ferguson said.
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Coronavirus still poses considerable hazard to UK – Professor Van-Tam

England’s deputy chief medical officer also urged people to listen to scientists about coronavirus instead of celebrities.
UK

Johnson: Grandchildren will blame us for climate destruction if we don’t act now

The Prime Minister will give an agenda-setting speech on climate change to world leaders.
UK

Coronavirus jabs rolled out for 12 to 15-year-olds

The vaccine programme was extended to younger children after a recommendation from the UK’s four chief medical officers a week ago

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Javid: Face coverings and Covid passes could be needed this winter

'We have seen how quickly this virus can adapt and change so we have prepared a Plan B'

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Coronavirus has ‘flipped life upside down’ says Duke of Sussex

Harry co-hosted a virtual event for the Warrior Games, which celebrates injured active duty and veteran US military service members.
UK

Just 1% of people to die from Covid this year were fully vaccinated

Of the 51,281 deaths involving Covid-19 that took place in England in the first seven months of this year, 640 had recieved both vaccine doses