The Kent variant of coronavirus that has been spreading in the UK appears to be undergoing some 'worrying' new genetic changes, say scientists.

The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities, was taken to Bedford Hospital after requiring help with his breathing on Sunday.

Captain Sir Tom Moore has been admitted to hospital with coronavirus, his daughter has said.

French PM Jean Castex has announced tough new Covid-19 border restrictions, but has again resisted imposing a new nationwide lockdown.

The EU's drugs regulator has approved the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for people aged over 18.

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for the EU's vaccine contract with drug-maker AstraZeneca to be published, in a growing row over reduced supplies.

China has in a strong statement warned that attempts by Taiwan to seek independence from Beijing "means war".

Germany's vaccine committee has said AstraZeneca's Covid jab should only be given to people aged under 65.

The EU is urging pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to publish their vaccine contract, amid an escalating row over delivery shortfalls.

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