The Guardian says The Philippine government has defended a controversial ban that prevents unvaccinated people from using public transport.
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We cover news from all Covid-19 vaccines being used globally in the fight against the global health crisis. The latest news from vaccines in use, where you can get jabbed and who is eligible – including the Covid-19 booster jabs.
If you have been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, you are less likely to catch COVID-19, and to become severely ill if you do catch it. You are also less likely to spread COVID-19 to other people, but it is still possible for this to happen.
France24 says France’s Senate voted early Thursday morning to pass an amended version of a bill that would transform the country’s health pass into a stricter “vaccine pass”.
Arab News says The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total for any country in the world.
A number of Sunday Papers say the public must learn to live with Covid as it is now a permanent feature of our lives. Newly released images of the Duchess of Cambridge feature in most papers.
The Independent says Novak Djokovic’s mother said he was being held “like a prisoner” at a “dirty” state-run quarantine hotel in Melbourne.
Italy will impose mandatory vaccinations for Covid on everyone over 50 years of age, the Italian government has announced on Wednesday.
The Metro says World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has been put in a detention hotel until Monday after Australia delayed their deportation decision.
The Guardian says Italy has made it obligatory for people aged 50 or more to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as the country scrambles to ease pressure on hospitals.
The Metro says Rafael Nadal insists he has no sympathy for Novak Djokovic after the world No.1 saw his visa cancelled ahead of the Australian Open.
France24 says after 3 days of debates, fuelled by controversial remarks by President Macron, the French National Assembly approved a new vaccine pass.
The Guardian says The NHS has increased the daily rate of booster vaccinations by three-quarters in a week – but remains short of the roughly 1.5m jabs a day.
The Metro says Fully vaccinated Covid sufferers can now cut their 10-day isolation period to seven days, it has been announced.
The Guardian says WHO’s European head has warned countries to brace for a “significant surge” in Covid-19 cases as Omicron spreads.
TRT World says Joe Biden has warned millions of unvaccinated Americans they are putting themselves and loved ones at risk amid the rapid spread of Omicron sweeping the nation.
The Metro says People who have had a booster jab are 90% less likely to die with Covid-19 than those who had just two shots.
BBC News says People travelling to the UK must now take a Covid test before their journey, as new travel rules to limit the spread of the Omicron variant take effect.
The Guardian says Some Republican states are expanding unemployment benefits for employees who have been fired or quit over vaccine mandates.
BBC News says NHS England is to issue detailed guidance to hospitals, pharmacists and GPs about the major expansion of the Covid booster vaccine programme.
THE Sun today issues a fresh call for Jabs Army volunteers — with all over 18s set to be offered a Covid booster sooner to fight the Omicron.
The Metro says The head of the Oxford jab programme says almost every Covid-19 patient in intensive care units (ICUs) has not been vaccinated.
Sky News says the WHO has suggested it is time for countries to have a conversation about mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, saying: “It’s a healthy debate to have.”
The Guardian says Seven anti-vaccine doctors fell sick after gathering earlier this month for a Florida “summit” at which alternative treatments for Covid-19 were discussed.
The Metro says Britain could be avoiding the current Covid wave sweeping Europe because it has used the AstraZeneca jab more widely, scientists say.
Austria became the first country in Europe to make vaccines mandatory by law and will face another full national lockdown from Monday and Germany has hinted it may follow join them.
France24 says German leaders agreed tough new curbs on the unvaccinated, with plans to shut them out of restaurants, sporting events and cultural shows as the country battles to halt a record rise in Covid infections.