Another 65 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the UK - the second day running that the number has been below 100. It compares to 82 posted on Sunday , which was the first time the tally had fallen to double figures since 9 October, when 79 fatalities were recorded. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world There have been another 4,712 confirmed coronavirus cases, compared to 5,177 on Sunday. It is the first time since 28 September that daily cases have been below 5,000, when 4,044 were recorded. The latest death and infection numbers are down on last Monday's totals of 104 and 5,455 respectively. Advertisement Meanwhile, 22,377,255 people have now had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine - an increase of 164,143 - and 1,142,643 have had their second jab, up by 20,241). The daily statistics will be watched ever more closely in the coming weeks, as all four home nations begin to ease lockdown restrictions. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: UK reports under 100 new coronavirus deaths for second day running
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson hails ’emotional’ return of schools – but repeats warning on target dates for easing lockdown
Boris Johnson has hailed the return of schools across England as a "big" and "emotional" day - but warned it will impact on the spread of coronavirus and there is no guarantee the country will reopen on the target dates set out. Speaking at a news conference in Downing Street, the prime minister said that it is "more vital than ever to follow the rules" so that the roadmap to easing lockdown can continue as planned. Mr Johnson said the government would be "driven by data not dates" when deciding whether to remove more restrictions in the coming weeks ahead of the next planned date of 29 March. Follow live COVID-19 updates from the UK and around the world First lockdown restrictions lifted in England today - what are you now allowed to do? Asked whether encouraging data from recent days - including daily deaths dropping below 100 - might tempt him to move forward some of his targets, he said: "We've got to remain prudent - the whole point of this … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Boris Johnson hails ’emotional’ return of schools – but repeats warning on target dates for easing lockdown
Myanmar authorities threaten more arrests
A large group of pro-democracy protesters were cornered by Myanmar security forces on Monday after breaking a night-time curfew to demonstrate against a military coup. The UN said 200 people were unable to leave the site of the rally. "We urge the police to immediately allow them to leave safely and without reprisals." Thousands previously marched through the Sanchaung district in the country's biggest city of Yangon to call on the ruling junta to stand aside. But authorities said they would round up and arrest anyone found to be breaching the curfew. Western powers pile on pressure UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for "maximum restraint and urges for the safe release of all without violence or arrests," UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. The UN office in Myanmar as well as the US and British embassies appealed to security forces to allow protesters to leave without violence or arrest. Watch video 02:42 Myanmar journalists become … [Read more...] about Myanmar authorities threaten more arrests
COVID-19: School uniform sales help battered retail sector return to growth
Demand for school uniforms helped Britain's battered retail sector return to growth last month following the announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown. Sales rose by 1% in February compared to the same period last year despite the continued closure of non-essential stores, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The figures come a day after the return of pupils to schools in England marking the first stage of the country's reopening from lockdown. When every lockdown rule is set to lift in England Shops across the country are pinning their hopes on consumers quickly returning to the high street when they are allowed to restart trading next month. February's return to growth, recovering from a 1.3% decline in January, was once again underpinned by continued growth in demand for food and a sharp 82% increase in online sales of non-food products. Advertisement Overall non-food sales were still down year-on-year. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: School uniform sales help battered retail sector return to growth