katharine da costa, bbc news.ts coronavirus restrictions, but there's controversy because some public events are only open to those who've been innoculated with certain makes of vaccine. people attending recordings of tv shows such as saturday night live and the tonight show, for example, are required to have had a us approved vaccine, which doesn't include astrazeneca. professor laurence gostin, director of the who center on public health & human rights. he gave us his view of these restrictions. the truth is, it's good news, bad news scenario. the good news is i think that requiring proof of vaccination and which hasn't taken off much in the united states, makes these concerts and venues so much more safe. but the bad news is, is that you have to ensure that you know, any good vaccine qualifies. and the astrazeneca vaccine is a remarkably good vaccine, approaching 80% effectiveness and nearly 100% against really serious disease. and also, it is the most used vaccine in the world by far. usedin vaccine in the wor

katharine da costa, bbc news.s on thejoint committee on vaccination and immunisation, which advises the government. hejoins us now. do you believe this is a third wave and, if so, does it pose the same risks that the first and second wave stood? i risks that the first and second wave stood? . ., , , risks that the first and second wave stood? . . , , ., , ., stood? i certainly believe it has a third wave- _ stood? i certainly believe it has a third wave. we _ stood? i certainly believe it has a third wave. we are _ stood? i certainly believe it has a third wave. we are seeing - stood? i certainly believe it has a third wave. we are seeing the . stood? i certainly believe it has a - third wave. we are seeing the number of cases going up consistently now and the beginnings of a rise in hospitalisations. in terms of the second part of your question i think we are all very optimistic that this will be different from the previous waves. the early signs are that it will be. the age distribution of hospitalisations is mu

here's our health correspondent katharine da costa.athletic playing host to a pop—up vaccination centre, one of a number of extra clinics in the capital making it even easier to access the jab. some are offering walk—in slots to over—18s but here, it is the over—40s being invited to roll up their sleeves for a second dose of astrazeneca. i guess for me, the most important thing was just to feel well and a bit freer in society and to not be a danger to others, either. it is expected to be a bumper weekend of walk—in vaccinations in the north—west, too. the region has the highest case rates in the country but extra doses of vaccines and enhanced testing is helping to slow the spread. this is a result of so many conversations and the wish of so many people, including people working in the nhs and our communities. and i am very hopeful that we are going to see a significant increase in the uptake. firstjabs won't stop a third wave of the delta variant overnight. it will take a few weeks to build immunity, but health experts are cautiously

katharine da costa, bbc news.es show that in the past 2a hours, 1a deaths were reported — and 10,321 new infections. that means an average of 9,109 new cases, per day in the last week. nearly 219,000 people received a first dose of the vaccine in the latest 2a hour period. 42.6 million people have now had theirfirstjab, that's 81% of uk adults. nearly 189,000 people have had their second dose of the vaccine in the latest 2a hour period. more than 31 million people have now had both doses, that's 59% of uk adults. earlier, professor adam finn of thejoint committee on vaccination and immunisation, told us about the latest rise in infections and how it compares to previous waves. so, i certainly believe it's the third wave. we're seeing the number of cases going up quite consistently now and the beginnings of a rise in hospitalisations. but in terms of the second part of your question, i think we're all very optimistic that this will be different from the previous waves, and the early signs are that, indeed, it will

katharine da costa, bbc news. its coronavirus restrictions, but there's controversy because some public events are only open to those who've been inoculated with certain makes of vaccine. people attending recordings of tv shows such as saturday night live and the tonight show, for example, are required to have had a us approved vaccine, which doesn't include astrazeneca. so is this a new kind of vaccine nationalism? professor laurence gostin, director of the who centre on public health & human rights. this hit the headlines when the bruce springsteen on broadway show initially decided to not allow those vaccinated with astrazeneca to attend and then had a changed his mind but it does broaden the question to whether we are sending a preference of which vaccines people are getting. preference of which vaccines people are cuettin. , , are getting. yes. the truth is, it is aood are getting. yes. the truth is, it is good news. — are getting. yes. the truth is, it is good news, bad _ are getting. yes. the truth is, it i

katharine da costa, bbc news.hours 1a deaths were reported, and 10,321 new infections were recorded. that means an average of 9,109 new cases per day in the last week. nearly 219,000 people received a first dose of the vaccine in the latest 24—hour period. 42.6 million people have now had theirfirstjab — that's 81% of uk adults. nearly 189,000 people have had their second dose of the vaccine in the latest 24—hour period. more than 31 million people have now had both doses — that's 59% of uk adults. meanwhile, people in england who have had both covid jabs and come into contact with someone infected with covid could be spared having to isolate for ten days. that's if trials, currently under way, prove the idea is effective. 0ur political correspondent damian grammaticasjoins me now. so what would happen instead of quarantining? well, what we understand is that these trials are happening and what they are looking at is whether for anyone who has had a double vaccination that requirement to isolate for ten days could

katharine da costa, bbc news. the time is 1.18. our top story this lunchtime...el, with the hope of new destinations without quarantine. buckingham palace says it has to do more to improve diversity among its staff. coming up on the bbc news channel — england have trained for the first time after finding out they will face germany next at the euros, but harry maguire wasn't with the rest of the squad as his workload continues to be managed after injury. the scottish government is facing calls to issue an official apology to mothers who were pressured into giving up their babies for adoption in the 19505, �*60s and �*705. it's thought up to 60,000 women had babies forcibly taken from them, simply because they were unmarried. some of them have been meeting ministers this morning, and say an apology would help to lift the sense of shame. our correspondent, duncan kennedy, has been speaking to one woman, elspeth ross, about what she went through, and the lost decades without her son. so here we are, this is it. elspeth ross was unmarried when she became pregnant 1962

katharine da costa, bbc news. a further 18 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the uk.re were also 15,810 new cases reported. almost 44 million people have now received their first vaccination, and more than 32 million people have had both their first and second jabs. the headlines on bbc news... matt hancock says sorry for breaching distancing guidelines, after he was caught on camera in an embrace with a close aide. borisjohnson's spokesman has said the prime minister has accepted matt hancock's apology, and that the matter was now closed. labour has called for action to be taken. there's a surge in bookings to destinations including the baleariac islands and malta, after they were moved onto the travel green list. four people have died after a block of flats collapsed in miami. a british woman is among over 150 people still missing. we'll talk more about covid, but specifically about that pilot scheme that you might remember which has been exploring the impact of large events on covid—19 transmission. it has found no substantial outbreaks. the events research program

katharine da costa, bbc news.and over the results from its coronavirus pilot events scheme. the group — which includes andrew lloyd webber and the music industry trade body live — has accused the government of "making it impossible to plan for any live entertainment business" by not sharing their findings. event organsers had expected the findings of the events and research programme to be made available last week, but publication was delayed without explanation. ee is introducing extra charges for new customers using their mobile phones in europe from january. ee is the first uk operator to introduce the charges since the brexit trade deal was signed at the end of december. anyonejoining or upgrading from the 7th ofjuly will be charged a flat fee of £2 a day in 47 european destinations. the scottish government is facing calls to issue an official apology to mothers who were pressured into giving up their babies for adoption in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. it's thought up to 60,000 women had their babies forcibly taken

katharine da costa, bbc news. against the eu after a court in brussels found that the bloc should not be given priority over other countries for vaccines. the court ordered that astrazeneca deliver 80 million doses of its vaccine by the end of september, well below the 300 million that the eu had been seeking. the european commission said the firm would pay a financial penalty for each missed dose. astrazeneca said it would easily meet the target. the democratic unionist party is looking for a new leader again, following edwin poots' resignation. he'd only be in charge for three weeks, but angered the party after agreeing a deal with sinn fein. 0ur correspondent, danjohnson, is at stormont and explained what the dispute is all about. that was all about laws to enact the irish language legislation here in northern ireland, to promote and protect that language. that had been the sticking point that had stopped sinn fein from supporting edwin poots�*s favourite candidate paul givan, but then there was a deal struck b

here's our health correspondent katharine da costa.hosting large crowds. now a pop—up vaccination centre, people packed in, ready to roll up their sleeves. for the first time, those aged 18—20 were eligible. for many, their turn couldn't come soon enough. i feel quite safe, being able to see my grandparents and not feel kind of like i'm going to potentially infect her. i feel better about going home, like, with my parents and stuff. elsewhere in the capital, london's olympic park welcomes 10,000 people who'd booked, as well as those who turned up on the day. making vaccines more accessible is part of efforts to boost take—up in the city. it's a fantastic effort by the nhs, working with all our organisations. this is about getting all our residents vaccinated, so pop—up campaigns like this are crucial tojust get more people vaccinated. this hospital in manchester is one of more than 30 walk—in sites across the north west. there is no need to book or be registered with a gp. all adults are being urged to come forward as the region tackle

katharine da costa, bbc news.in 28 days of testing positive for covid—19 and another 10,476 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the uk. the total number of deaths now stands at 127,956. italy's said it's introducing mandatory testing and a five—day quarantine for visitors from britain. people from the us, canada, japan and other eu countries will be allowed in without curbs, if they can prove they've had a jab or recently tested negative. now it's time for a look at the weather with helen willets a belgian court has ordered drugs company astrazeneca to deliver 50 million doses of its vaccine to eu members by the end of september, well below what the eu had been seeking. both sides claimed victory, with the european commission stressing the firm would pay a financial penalty for each missed dose and the company promising it would easily meet the target. ministers have apologised to rape victims for the low number of prosecutions and convictions in england and wales. just 3% of cases resulted in someone

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to get more people vaccinated is being stepped up this weekend, as our health correspondent katharine da costa, just walk in and gmba no need to book, just walk in and grab a jab. no need to book, just walk in and grab ajab. that no need to book, just walk in and grab a jab. that is the message from the nhs this weekend, as this pop vaccination centre in halifaxjoins hundreds of venues across the country. in london, arsenal's emirates stadium is open to all adults, with those under a0 offered pfizer and moderna jabs. i’m adults, with those under 40 offered pfizer and moderna jabs.— adults, with those under 40 offered pfizer and moderna jabs. pfizer and moderna 'abs. i'm only 22 ears old, pfizer and moderna 'abs. i'm only 22 years oiii. inis — pfizer and moderna 'abs. i'm only 22 years old, this is — pfizer and moderna jabs. i'm only 22 years old, this is the _ pfizer and moderna jabs. i'm only 22 years old, this is the earliest - pfizer and moderna jabs. i'm only 22 years old, this is the earliest i - years old, this is the earliest i could get it. when i saw it, i took the opportunity. in cou

with more, here's our health correspondent, katharine da costa.is — long queue5 of over 185 waiting to get there first covid jab. with the more infectiou5 dealt of every now dominant in the uk and spreading fa5t of every now dominant in the uk and spreading fast a —— among young adults, the pressure was on to get more jab5 in arms. adults, the pressure was on to get more jabs in arms.— adults, the pressure was on to get more jabs in arms. today is a huge milestone because _ more jabs in arms. today is a huge milestone because every _ more jabs in arms. today is a huge milestone because every one - more jabs in arms. today is a huge milestone because every one aged| more jabs in arms. today is a huge i milestone because every one aged 18 or above in the country can now book their covid vaccination. we have 26 million people fully protected with both do5e5, which is vital, but for the millions of people in their 205 and 305 who haven't yet taken up that offer, make this weekend the moment when you come forward and get that protection for you, your f

katharine da costa, bbc news. since last summer. but the figures from the office for national statistics show that unlike other advanced countries, the economy here hasn't been restored to pre—pandemic levels. here's our economics correspondent, andy verity. a caravan park in newquay, one of many long—suffering hospitality businesses which finally caught a break in april. as families got away for easter, activity in its sector of the economy shot up by 69%. going on holiday wasn't the only thing thousands have been waiting patiently to do. this jewellery chain had to shut 72 stores for six months, significantly damaging its trade. but since nonessential retail reopened on the 12th of april, sales of wedding rings have doubled. i've started to see a lot more engagements. so, for us particularly, i think because of the nature of the product, there's been a lot of missed celebrations and there's a sense of wanting to treat people and buy something special that will last. i think our store managers are describing it a

here's our health correspondent katharine da costa.ng host to a p°p�*up charlton athletic playing host to a pop—up vaccination centre, one of a number of extra clinics in the capital making it even easier to access the jab. some are offering walk—in slots to over 185 but here, it is the over 405 being invited to roll up their sleeves for a second dose of a5trazeneca. i roll up their sleeves for a second dose of astrazeneca._ roll up their sleeves for a second dose of astrazeneca. i guess for me, the most important _ dose of astrazeneca. i guess for me, the most important thing _ dose of astrazeneca. i guess for me, the most important thing was - dose of astrazeneca. i guess for me, the most important thing was just . dose of astrazeneca. i guess for me, the most important thing was just to | the most important thing was just to feel well and a bit freer in society and to not be a danger to others, either. it and to not be a danger to others, either. , , . ., , ., either. it is expected to be a bum er either. it is expected to be a bump

katharine da costa, bbc news.to have a negative lateral flow test or proof of two covid vaccinations. rescue efforts are continuing as 159 people remain unaccounted for, after the collapse of a 12—storey building in miami. the apartment block came down without warning early yesterday morning, destroying dozens of homes in a matter of seconds. four people are now known to have died and the cause of the collapse remains unclear. among those missing are a british woman and her husband and daughter. 0ur correspondent will grant reports now from miami — just to warn you, you may find some of these images distressing. the entire sea—facing wing of champlain towers collapsed in the early hours of the morning. 12 storeys of apartments concertinaed in seconds. the shocking moment caught on cctv. within minutes, scores of firefighters and search and rescue teams began scouring the tonnes of debris for survivors. miraculously, a young boy was pulled from the rubble — among ten to be treated at the scene and then transferred

katharine da costa, bbc news. at the university of bristol, and a member of independent sage. think you very much forjoining us. given the incidence of the delta variant so far over the last particular week, 30,000 infections, 9% of which seem to be a result of the delta variant, is it more unlikely than likely the boris johnson on monday will announce the full lifting of lectern restrictions in england will take place? tt full lifting of lectern restrictions in england will take place? it does seem to be _ in england will take place? it does seem to be an _ in england will take place? it does seem to be an emerging _ in england will take place? it does| seem to be an emerging consensus among scientists, among public health practitioners like myself that we really could do with the continued delay and the reproduction rate has risen above one which means it's growing and we see that and the numbers and it is fairly fast in those areas where the increase is an exponential, it's an accelerated increase as they have

katharine da costa, bbc news.ey in the shops, pubs and response. money in the shops, pubs and response-_ money in the shops, pubs and resonse. �* ., , , , response. but the economy is still 3.796 response. but the economy is still 3-7% below _ response. but the economy is still 3.796 below pre-pandemic- response. but the economy is still 3.796 below pre-pandemic levels. | 3.7% below pre—pandemic levels. the prime minister says he and president biden are working together on the case of harry dunn, who was killed after his motorbike collided with a car driven by a us citizen. the 19—year—old died in northamptonshire almost two years ago. the driver of the car claimed diplomatic immunity and returned to the united states. prosecutors want her to face trial in the uk. the cause of death by dangerous driving. borisjohnson cause of death by dangerous driving. boris johnson discussed cause of death by dangerous driving. borisjohnson discussed the case with joe borisjohnson discussed the case withjoe biden yesterday. almo

our health correspondent katharine da costa is with me.s significant, explain why. it really is a major milestone in the treatment of alzheimer's. it's worth reminding ourselves in the past to get there have been over 100 alzheimer's drugs have simply failed. it's been a long way for patients and their families to file something that might be promising and as he said this would be the first alzheimer's drug 2003 in the first alzheimer's drug 2003 in the first on the market nick targets the cause of the disease rather than easing symptoms. so aducanumab is a drug that aims to slit in the process of memory and thinking problems early in the disease and about 100,000 patients in the uk could benefit. the drug is given is a monthly infusion. it targets a protein that builds up clumps in the brain of people with alzheimer's. but it has got a controversial history because in late stage trials involving more than 3000 patients worldwide, it was paused in march 2019 when the analysis found it did not work any better than a placebo. but then the dr

with me is our health correspondent katharine da costa.u vaccine. . , ,, ., vaccine. that is right. still not . uite vaccine. that is right. still not quite sure _ vaccine. that is right. still not quite sure whether _ vaccine. that is right. still not quite sure whether we - vaccine. that is right. still not quite sure whether we would l vaccine. that is right. still not i quite sure whether we would need a booster in the autumn. that is still something that is being looked at. also studies looking at whether you can have a different vaccine to what you were to receive and also whether you were to receive and also whether you can have a covid shot alongside a flu jab for that you might think the flu season is still some time off but the campaign starts around about september, so doctors and nhs trusts are asking for an urgent plan to be drawn up and they want to know how the logistics are going to work and they also have their day—to—day care of their patients as well as rolling out vaccinations. so these trials are ongoing, some of them

katharine da costa has more.ing more than 100,000 volunteers. it found the virus is spreading rapidly, driven by the delta variant first detected in india. the study shows around one in 670 tested positive for the virus, and rates were highest among young people aged between 5—12, and 18—24, most of whom have not had the vaccine. but researchers say that there are promising signs of good protection in fully vaccinated older age groups. it's really important that if people are offered the opportunity to get a vaccine, that they have the first dose and then they have the second dose. and the protection is very high. so, the issue here is that we've got exponential growth being driven by the younger people, and it's really important to get those vaccines out to the younger adults, and that's the plan in the next four weeks, is to do that. there are encouraging signs. in some areas with high infection rates, like here in blackburn, the spread of growth is starting to slow. do you have any serious medical conditions?

katharine da costa reports.ated existing problems. the health service is still under significant pressure, dealing with emergencies and trying to clear a record backlog of operations. former health secretaryjeremy hunt, now chair of the health and care select committee, which commissioned the report into staff shortages, says longer—term thinking is needed. we need a total overhaul of workforce planning, because there's a failure in the system. it takes seven years to train a doctor, three years to train a nurse, and it's never enough of a priority for the department of health and social care and the treasury when it comes to spending reviews to spend this money on doctors and nurses that you're not going to see for many years hence. while unions back calls to boost recruitment, they want more to be done in the short term to tackle staff burn—out, something health leaders say is being addressed. the department of health and social care says it's doing everything to support the well—being of staff and that the go

with me is our health correspondent katharine da costa.t before from ministers, confident that restrictions in england could be lifted on the 21st ofjune but then we saw rising cases and that date being put back. he did point to the fact that the variant has meant cases are rising by about 30% in a week. and the government wants to allow more time for people to be vaccinated. and double doses and things are looking pretty good because 82% of adults have had at least one dose and nearly 60% have had two. the programme is progressing well. he refused to say whether he would entertain the idea of lifting restrictions earlier than the 19th ofjuly. he said he was optimistic about this idea on getting rid of self isolation if you have had two doses and replacing it with daily testing of rapid tests, something being looked at, a study is under way, results are due later in the summer. he wasn't so keen or forthcoming allowing the same for foreign travel and doing away with quarantine on return. he says it's important we look at the opportunities,

katharine da costa has more.ne, that they have the first dose and then they have the second dose. and the protection is very high. so, the issue here is that we have got exponential growth being driven by the younger people, and it's really important to get those vaccines out to the younger adults, and that's the plan in the next four weeks, is to do that. there are encouraging signs. in some areas with high infection rates, like here in blackburn, the spread of growth is starting to slow. do you have any serious medical conditions? a big push to vaccinate should help to further reduce the spread. the latest survey by the office for national statistics suggests people who do test positive after vaccination are less likely to have symptoms, and have less of the virus in their body. it's hoped that means a lower chance of passing it on. the hospitalisations, although they are increasing at the moment, they're much lower than you would have expected with the number of cases that we have seen, even from a few months

nearly 20 years has been approved by regulators in the united states. 0ur health correspondent katharine da costanot prove the data is having an effect, then the fda has procedures in place that could lead to removing the drug from the market. so this is early stages, but it will be welcome we used for charities and campaigners who say it is great news for people who have been waiting so long for news of treatments. harm for people who have been waiting so long for news of treatments. norm is needed, certainly, _ long for news of treatments. norm is needed, certainly, thank— long for news of treatments. norm is needed, certainly, thank you - long for news of treatments. norm is needed, certainly, thank you very - needed, certainly, thank you very much. sorry, wrong camera, round up from bbc sport. prime minister borisjohnson has backed comments made by culture secretary — oliver dowden. dowden saying the ecb went over the top in suspending ollie robinson from international cricket, while an investigation continues into racist and sexist tweets he posted when he was 18 and 19. they came to light a