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Xavier Bettelin isolation after self-test result, according to reports; UK ’sdaily cases figure falls slightly from SaturdayScientist warns of spread of Delta variant across EuropeSouth Africa expected to tighten Covid rules as third wave gathers paceAustralia: NSW reports 30 new infectionsSports fans in UK warned: you will be guinea pigs at summer eventsSee all our coronavirus coverage11.31pmBSTThanks for reading. Handing over to my colleague Helen Sullivan in Australia now who will lead you through global coronavirus developments.9.49pmBSTTheGreek ministry of tourism has announced that allRussian travellers will have to show a negative coronavirus test to enter the country - whether or not they are vaccinated - because of the “propagation of the Delta variant”.The new requirement will be introduced onJune 30, AFP reports, and tourists from Russia will also have to have another test when they arrive.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 27, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Miranda Bryant (now); Kevin Rawlinson and Maya Wolfe-Robinson (earlier) Tags: World news Coronavirus Infectious diseases Medical research Science UK news Health Source Type: news