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Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. We’ll have another update for you this evening.

1. Government backtracks over local travel advice

After advising people not to travel into and out of eight areas in England worst hit by Indian coronavirus variant, the government has now said travel should be minimised, clarifying local restrictions are not being imposed. The government came under fire on Tuesday over the initial advice for Bolton, Blackburn, Kirklees, Bedford, Burnley, Leicester, Hounslow and North Tyneside. Although advice on avoiding all non-essential travel has changed, around two million people in those affected areas are still being asked to meet outdoors and stay two metres apart from anyone in other households, wherever possible.

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2. Vaccine rollout reachesĀ 30 and 31-year-olds in England

The vaccine rollout continues at pace in England with people aged 30 and 31 being invited to book their first dose of a Covid jab. The NHS is urging the million or so in the latest category to book an appointment at one of the 1,600 available locations. Several areas are seeing a surge in coronavirus cases linked to the Indian variant and two doses of the vaccines are needed for strong protection. Meanwhile, over-18s in most areas of Wales, over-25s in Northern Ireland and those aged 30 and above in Scotland are all being invited to book appointments for their first dose.

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3. Cummings to be quizzed by MPs on pandemic handling

Who is Dominic Cummings and does he matter?

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4. DIY and building projects hit by materials shortage

Most people have been doing some DIY during Covid restrictions and it appears building materials are now running short in the UK. Due to “unprecedented levels of demand” – which is set to continue – cement, some electrical components, timber, steel and paints are all in short supply, the Construction Leadership Council warns. Some building firms may have to delay projects, others could be forced to close as a result and people are being advised to delay home improvement projects until autumn.

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5. Technology helps parents of premature babies stay in touch

Baby Gracie’s parents are getting updates from neonatal nurses thanks to new technology.

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And there’s more…

Government statistics show 127,724 people have now died, up five in the latest 24-hour period. In total 4,467,310 people have tested positive, up 2,493 in the latest 24-hour period. Latest figures show 908 people in hospital. In total, 38,192,417 people have received their first vaccination.
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