Covid UK vaccine latest: Virus cases fall 30% in a week as Premier League stars REFUSE jab just days ahead of season

IRELAND ADMINISTERS 2.1 MILLION VACCINES IN SIX WEEKS

Ireland has administered more than two million Covid-19 jabs in six weeks, health officials have said.

In excess of 1.5 million of those 2.1 million jabs were given out in July.

The latest update on the country's rollout comes after 18,000 people attended temporary walk-in centres over the weekend.

Twenty six of the centres remained open on bank holiday Monday with people able to turn up to get a vaccine without having booked an appointment.

The vast majority of those attending the centre have been young people.

JOHNSON PRESSED TO FURTHER EASE TRAVEL RULES TO SAVE BELEAGUERED INDUSTRY

Tens of thousands of jobs in the aviation sector are at risk unless the Government further relaxes rules on international travel, ministers have been warned.

New rules allowing fully vaccinated passengers from the US and amber-list European countries to avoid self-isolation on arrival in the UK came into force at 4am on Monday morning.

But despite the relaxation of quarantine requirements, uncertainty continues around international travel, with Boris Johnson being warned not to create a new category in the traffic light system.

The rumoured amber watchlist would apply to countries at risk of being moved into the red category - which requires hotel quarantine for 10 days at a cost of £1,750 for an adult.

Reports have suggested there is a fallout among Cabinet ministers over proposals to introduce an amber watchlist, designed to warn travellers of the possibility that countries with concerning coronavirus data - which could potentially include Italy and Spain - could be put onto the red list at short notice.

IMPLICATION THAT 'INFECTIONS DON'T MATTER' COULD PUT YOUNG OFF COVID VACCINE

An implication that "infections don't matter" could have put young people off getting a Covid-19 jab, a leading psychologist has said.

Stephen Reicher, professor of psychology at University of St Andrews, said more must be done to make younger adults aware that vaccination is a matter of personal and social responsibility.

Prof Reicher sits on the advisory group Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours (Spi-B) which advises the Government.

He called for clear and consistent messaging to signal that the pandemic is not over. His comments come after a raft of new inducements for younger adults to take up the offer of a vaccine were introduced.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said around 67% of people aged 18 to 29 in England have received a first dose, and it is hoping to boost those figures with offers of vouchers and discounts for popular takeaways and taxi for those who get a jab.

GRAPHIC: UK COVID-9 CASES AND DEATHS PER DAY

10,000 JABBED IN A DAY AS WALK-IN VACCINE CENTRES PROVE POPULAR

More than 10,000 people got vaccinated at temporary walk-in centres across Ireland on Saturday.

Dozens of centres have been operating across the country over the bank holiday weekend as the vaccination programme continues at a significant pace.

Long queues have been observed at many across the weekend, with many young people among those waiting in line for a first jab.

Two thirds of the 10,000 jabbed at the walk-in centres on Saturday were 19 or younger.

Twenty of the centres will be open through Sunday and Monday.

WATCH: KATE GARRAWAY WARNS 'MORE LONG COVID SYMPTOMS EMERGING' AS HUSBAND DEREK CONTINUES RECOVERY

Kate Garraway has spoken on GMB this morning about the effects of Long Covid.

Her husband Derek was hospitalised for a year after contracting the virus in March 2020, during the first wave in England.

The morning show host now says there are more symptoms emerging from Long Covid and sought to point out the long term damage that can be caused.

EXPLAINED: WHO IS BORIS JOHNSON'S WIFE CARRIE SYMONDS?

Carrie Symonds is a 33-year-old PR guru who wed Boris Johnson on May 29, 2021.

The communications and PR guru quit working for Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) in 2018.

Her parents are Matthew Symonds, one of the founders of The Independent, and Josephine Mcaffee who was one of the paper's lawyers.

Symonds grew up in East Sheen, south west London, and attended the prestigious Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith.

WHAT ARE THE CORONAVIRUS MASK RESTRICTIONS OUTSIDE OF LONDON?

There are differing rules for different types of transport in many areas of the UK.

For example, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has ruled that masks are required on the city's Metrolink tram service to protect passengers and staff.

Meanwhile, Uber has also said its 'No Mask, No Ride' policy remains in place.

And passengers travelling with British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair will need to wear face coverings, as well as those travelling to France by Eurostar train.

NO COVID TRACES FOUND ON SURFACES OR IN THE AIR AT MAJOR TRAIN STATIONS INCLUDING LONDON EUSTON

NO traces of Covid have been found on surfaces or in the air at major train stations.

Network Rail carried out analysis at four busy stations in January and June: London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly.

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HEATHROW AIRPORT CHIEFS DEMAND GOVERNMENT SIMPLIFY TRAVEL RULES

Chiefs at London's Heathrow Airport today demanded the Government simplify travel rules - and called for restrictions for travellers from France to be eased.

Heathrow's Chief Executive John Holland-Kaye told Sky: "We just need to keep it simple."

Mr Holland-Kaye also said the green list of countries should be expanded.

BRITAIN TO OFFER VACCINE BOOSTER SHOTS FOR 32 MILLION PEOPLE NEXT MONTH – REPORT

Britain will offer Covid-19 booster vaccines to 32 million Britons starting early next month with up to 2,000 pharmacies set to deliver the programme, The Telegraph reported on Sunday.

The campaign could start as soon as Sept. 6, which would see the rollout completed by early December if it goes to plan, the report added.

RISHI SUNAK TELLS BORIS TO EASE TRAVEL RULES

Rishi Sunak has told Boris Johnson to ease the UK’s draconian travel rules to save summer holidays for millions of Brits, according to reports.

The chancellor has warned the Prime Minister that the coronavirus rules are damaging the economy and tourism.

He wrote that Britain’s “draconian” measures are “out of step with our international competitors”, reports The Times.

A source told the paper: “Rishi has called time on the travel restrictions.”

PRESSURE TO RECALL MPS OVER VACCINE PASSPORTS GROWS AS TORIES THREATEN REVOLT

Boris Johnson is facing a renewed backlash within his party over the "threat" of domestic vaccine passports, with demands for MPs to be recalled from their holidays to debate the proposal.

Andrew Bridgen, one of 43 Conservative MPs to sign a declaration opposing vaccine passports, said Parliament should be recalled from its summer recess if ministers are "serious" about asking people to show proof of their vaccine status to gain entry to domestic venues and events.

The call means cross-party backing is emerging for the Commons to return before September.

Last week, the Liberal Democrats, said a change rolled out to the NHS app, allowing users to prove they had been double-jabbed to access domestic settings - as well as for international travel - warranted a recall.

Conservative grandee Sir David Lidington, who was de facto deputy prime minister under Theresa May, added his voice to growing numbers in the Tory Party who are concerned about the prospect of vaccine passports, which are being used in some European countries, including Denmark and France.

CORONAVIRUS IN NUMBERS: UK DAILY CASES RISE BY 24,470

10,000 JABBED IN A DAY AS WALK-IN VACCINE CENTRES PROVE POPULAR

More than 10,000 people got vaccinated at temporary walk-in centres across Ireland on Saturday.

Dozens of centres have been operating across the country over the bank holiday weekend as the vaccination programme continues at a significant pace.

Long queues have been observed at many across the weekend, with many young people among those waiting in line for a first jab.

Two thirds of the 10,000 jabbed at the walk-in centres on Saturday were 19 or younger.

Twenty of the centres will be open through Sunday and Monday.

UK SPARE VACCINES ARE BEING USED AFTER BEING SHIPPED LAST WEEK, SAYS DOMINIC RAAB

The Foreign Secretary said the UK's spare donated vaccine doses were starting to be used after being shipped out last week.

Dominic Raab tweeted: "Pleased to see the first of nine million Covid-19 vaccines the UK sent overseas this week going in arms in Jamaica.

"Jabs are also on their way to clinics in Kenya, Guyana, Belize, Laos and elsewhere, thanks to the quick work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Crown Agents."

IRELAND: 1,098 NEW COVID CASES CONFIRMED ON SUNDAY

There have been 1,098 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, the National Public Health Emergency Team said.

There are 163 Covid-19 patients in hospital, 26 of whom are in ICU.

VACCINE PASSPORT DECISIONS LEFT TO CLUBS AS EFL PREPARES TO RESUME

EFL clubs will be left to make their own decision on whether to use Covid certification when the new season begins next weekend in the absence of the Government mandating so-called 'vaccine passports'.

The UK Government is yet to decide whether to make passports compulsory for some large-scale events such as football matches, having already announced they will be required for nightclub entry in England from the end of September.

Reports have suggested they could be required for events with crowds of 20,000 or more from the end of next month, and it is understood the EFL is in continued dialogue with the Government over the issue of certification.

Three clubs contacted by the PA news agency have indicated they do not intend to require certification when the season starts, but will adhere to all legal requirements.

The 2021-22 EFL season kicks off on Friday, when Bournemouth host West Brom in the Championship.

UK SEES 24,470 NEW COVID CASES ON SUNDAY

As of 9am on Sunday, there had been a further 24,470 lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK, the Government said.

A further 65 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday, bringing the UK total to 129,719.

Separate figures published by the Office for National Statistics show there have been 154,000 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

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The former cabinet minister told Times Radio that introducing a "Government certificate of approval" to access certain events would set a "dangerous precedent".

The Prime Minister has announced that he intends to change the rules in September so that only those who are fully vaccinated can attend nightclubs, in a move designed to increase the take-up of vaccination among young people.

According to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), about two-thirds of people aged 18 to 29 in England have received a first dose.

The nightclub stipulations would be stricter than the coronavirus status certificates used at some mass events in recent months, with clubbers not allowed to use proof of a negative Covid-19 test or evidence of having had the virus to gain entry.

But Mr Johnson was warned by one of his backbenchers that he faced an "embarrassing defeat" if he put the "authoritarian" proposal to a vote in the Commons.

PRESSURE TO RECALL MPS OVER VACCINE PASSPORTS GROWS AS TORIES THREATEN REVOLT

Boris Johnson is facing a renewed backlash within his party over the "threat" of domestic vaccine passports, with demands for MPs to be recalled from their holidays to debate the proposal.

Andrew Bridgen, one of 43 Conservative MPs to sign a declaration opposing vaccine passports, said Parliament should be recalled from its summer recess if ministers are "serious" about asking people to show proof of their vaccine status to gain entry to domestic venues and events.

The call means cross-party backing is emerging for the Commons to return before September.

Last week, the Liberal Democrats, said a change rolled out to the NHS app, allowing users to prove they had been double-jabbed to access domestic settings - as well as for international travel - warranted a recall.

Conservative grandee Sir David Lidington, who was de facto deputy prime minister under Theresa May, added his voice to growing numbers in the Tory Party who are concerned about the prospect of vaccine passports, which are being used in some European countries, including Denmark and France.

HAMILTON OPENS UP ON SUFFERING LONG COVID AS HE FIGHTS TO WIN HUNGARY GRAND PRIX

Hamilton, who contracted coronavirus in Dubai last December and was ruled out of the Sakhir Grand Prix, said: “I haven’t spoken to anyone particularly about it (long Covid), but I think it is lingering there.

“I was having real dizziness and everything got a bit blurry on the podium. I have been fighting with staying healthy and what happened at the end of last year, but still it’s a battle.

“I remember the effects of when I had Covid and training has been different ever since then. The level of fatigue that you get is different and it’s a real challenge.

“I’m trying to keep training and preparing as best I can. Who knows what it was today? Maybe it was hydration. I don’t know but it was definitely different.

“I had something similar earlier this month at Silverstone but this was way worse.”

PFIZER COVID BOOSTER ‘TO BE OFFERED TO ALL OVER 50S VACCINATED WITH ASTRAZENECA JAB THIS AUTUMN’ TO IMPROVE PROTECTION

BRITS over 50 who received two doses of the AstraZeneca jab will get a Pfizer or Moderna booster shot this autumn, it's understood.

A third Covid jab is set to be offered to older people in an attempt to tackle new variants and keep Britain firmly out of lockdown.

It is to be given with the annual flu jab, as either a new vaccine designed to fight variants or another dose of an existing shot, reports say.

The AstraZeneca vaccine was mainly used on older Brits earlier on in the vaccination programme - but a source has said that those who first received the Oxford jab "would be getting an mRNA booster."

This will be the only reason for mixing and matching vaccines, the senior government source told The Times.

PIERS PRAISES PIERS CORBYN PRANKSTERS (CONTINUED...)

The comedy duo filmed the encounter in Central London which saw them trying to convince the former Labour leader’s brother to take £10,000 to stop criticising the Covid vaccine. Morgan shared the video online, tweeting: "Brilliant work, chaps."

In the video, the pranksters showed Corbyn the £10,000 cash and then used sleight of hand to replace the real cash with Monopoly money before he appears to accept the envelope and agrees to focus on Pfizer and Moderna instead of the AZ jab.

In the video - which has gone viral online - Pieters can be seen purchasing shares worth £100 in AstraZeneca to ensure he could legally pose as a stakeholder in the company.

They then got in touch with Piers Corbyn via email proposing a donation to his campaign ‘Stop New Normal’ in which he agreed to meet up.

PIERS MORGAN APPLAUDS PRANKSTER WHO FILMED CORBYN’S ANTI-VAXXER BROTHER ‘ACCEPTING £10K TO SLAM ASTRAZENECA COMPETITORS’

PIERS Morgan has applauded pranksters who tricked anti-vaxxer Piers Corbyn into taking £10,000 in exchange for an end to criticising AstraZeneca vaccines in his speeches.

The prank shared online shows YouTubers Josh Pieters and Archie Manners pose as stakeholders in AstraZeneca who are concerned about the negative of Corbyn’s anti-vaccine speeches.

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