Covid-19: Why is Essex County Council pleading for tighter restrictions? The decision to apply for tougher measures comes amid concerns over an "exponential" rise in cases. Source
US pauses Covid vaccine trial due to ill volunteer An independent review is under way to check if the symptoms could be side-effects of the jab. Source
Coronavirus: Ethnic-minority vaccine volunteers needed Scientists need more recruits belonging to ethnic minorities, to make sure the vaccine works for all. Source