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President Jair Bolsonaro has told Brazil to stop "whining" about coronavirus and move on from the disease. Brazil currently has the second highest COVID-19 death toll in the world after the US, with more than 261,000 fatalities. On Thursday, it recorded 75,102 new coronavirus cases in a day - the biggest daily rise since July and the second highest on record. But speaking to crowds in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, Mr Bolsonaro said: "Enough fussing and whining. How much longer will the crying go on? Live COVID updates from the UK and across the world Advertisement "How much longer will you stay at home and close everything. No one can stand it anymore." He added that he "regrets the deaths" but the country "needs a solution". More from Brazil COVID crisis: Have global lessons been recognised? COVID-19: Brazil crisis like 'medieval plague' as patients suffocate without oxygen The new COVID variants: Can we … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Jair Bolsonaro tells Brazil to ‘stop whining’ about virus despite world’s second highest death toll

Staff at Norway's Bergen Aquarium this week began vaccinating a group of Gentoo penguins that has been living under quarantine for months. Cases of a highly infectious bird flu strain, H5N8, were detected in the country in December. The type had not been registered in Norway before, but scientists say it has a 90% mortality for birds. Though devastating for birds, transmission to humans is rare, but not impossible. "Because of this, the Food Health Authority enacted a curfew: all birds in captivity must be kept under a roof," aquarium director Aslak Sverdrup told AFP on Thursday. So far, none of the birds at the Bergen Aquarium caught the flu. A colony of emperor penguines in Antarctica Which penguines will get vaccinated first? Twelve penguins have to be vaccinated. The birds in the highest risk group, the oldest, received their first doses on Wednesday. Thursday was the youngest's turn. The zoo posted a video of a few of the penguines getting vaccinated on … [Read more...] about Norwegian penguins get vaccinated and can end isolation

The European Commission and Italy have blocked a shipment of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine destined for Australia after the pharmaceutical company did not fulfil its European Union contract commitments, sources said on Thursday. It is the first time the EU has employed an export control mechanism it set up to ensure drug manufacturers respect their contracts. The sources said AstraZeneca had reportedly requested authorization from the Italian government to export some 250,000 doses from its Anagni plant, close to Rome. The site is owned by US group Catalent. Italy reportedly refused the request, and the European Commission backed its decision. According to the Associated Press, an EU official, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed the vaccine block, which was first reported by the Financial Times . Watch video 02:09 Share EU-AstraZeneca dispute Send Facebook Twitter reddit EMail Facebook Messenger Web Whatsapp Web … [Read more...] about EU blocks export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Australia

Holidaymakers face paying more for a UK seaside break this summer, with demand for staycations driving up the cost of accommodation by an average of 35% compared to last year. A study by consumer group Which? indicated prices have been hiked in 10 of the UK's most visited beach destinations, including St Ives, Whitby, Llandudno and Brighton. Live COVID updates from the UK and across the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 'Great uncertainty' around foreign holidays Under Boris Johnson 's road map for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, people in England could be allowed to stay in self-contained accommodation such as holiday lets from 12 April. Meanwhile, foreign holidays, which may be permitted from 17 May, are likely to involve restrictions and conditions such as COVID-19 testing and self-isolation periods. Advertisement It comes as Cyprus said it will let British tourists who … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Staycation surge hikes up cost of seaside holiday lets