Coronavirus live news: Israel to ease lockdown; Von der Leyen compares UK vaccine 'speedboat' to EU 'tanker'

Israel to keep borders closed;EU commission president says EU should have thought more of vaccine production challengesVon der Leyen: UK is Covid vaccine ‘speedboat’ while EU is ‘tanker’UK minister defends quarantine hotel delayIsrael: vaccinated grandparents play with grandchildren againUK coronavirus updates - liveSee all our coronavirus coverage11.49amGMTNineBritons could face jail inSingapore after being charged earlier today with breaking coronavirus rules over ayachtparty where revellers danced in swimwear and Santa hats, AFP reports.Images of the Boxing Day festivities on the vessel went viral on social media, sparking fury from Singaporeans and prompting authorities to launch an investigation. At that time, gatherings outside the home were limited to only five people under curbs to prevent the spread of the virus.Anyone found to have breached the rules may be fined up to Sg$10,000 (US$7,500) or jailed for up to six months, or both. Singapore maritime authorities last month suspended the licence of the vessel chartered for the party for 30 days, after their investigations found the number of passengers onboard breached Covid-19 rules.Licence of pleasure craft suspended after group of people filmed ‘partying on yacht’ near Lazarushttps://t.co/iWRiOmaXQtpic.twitter.com/phlvhgFv0M11.40amGMTIsrael has announced that it will ease lockdown measures but keep its international airport and land borders closed following a slight fall in the spread of coronavirus case...
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