Covid live: Australia ’s Victoria to ease some curbs despite Delta outbreak; 1 million people still on furlough in UK

Victoria reports 779 new cases and two more deaths; UK government to wind up furlough support this weekFears for 1 million UK furloughed staff with Sunak set to end schemeNew York City ’s vaccine mandate for school staff blocked by judge‘We feel we’re not going to get really sick’: why the pandemic hasn’t dissuaded ocean cruisersDutch protesters march through The Hague against ‘corona pass’11.14amBSTIn case you missed it, in theUnited States, New York City schools have been temporarily blocked from enforcing a vaccine mandate for teachers and other workers by a federal appeals judge, days before it was to take effect.The worker mandate for the the largest US school system was set to go into effect on Monday.We ’re confident our vaccine mandate will continue to be upheld once all the facts have been presented, because that is the level of protection our students and staff deserve.Related:New York City ’s Covid vaccine mandate for school staff blocked by judge10.33amBSTInScotland, the army could drive ambulances for longer than the two months originally planned, according to the Scottish secretary, Alister Jack.One hundred and 14 soldiers have been drafted in to drive non-emergency vehicles for the Scottish Ambulance Service, with a further 111 members of the armed forces helping to staff coronavirus testing centres, PA Media reports.The British military is always ready to deploy at the drop of a hat – but they are also here for the long run.Initially two mo...
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