Covid deaths in England and Wales in week ending 23 July up 50%; doctors, scientists and the government disagree over vaccinating children in Germany
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New York City is to require proof of vaccination for indoor activities including entering restaurants, going to gyms and attending performances, mayor Bill de Blasio has said.
The announcement, which is likely to arouse serious controversy in some quarters, is the latest in a string of initiatives aimed at encouraging vaccination. It is reportedly though to be a first-of-its-kind measure in the US. Last week de Blasio offered a $100 each to those who get vaccinated in the city.
Gaps on supermarket shelves are likely to continue for several months unless the UK government does more to tackle the labour crisis hitting haulage firms, suppliers have warned.
Logistics and hauliers’ organisations said August would be a pinch point in the shortage as workers take summer breaks, while firms offering bonuses and sign-on fees to recruit drivers were not helping matters.
Related: Call for action as UK driver shortage hits supermarket shelves
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