Covid infections continued to SLOTXO rise in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the week up to 24 July, according to the latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics - although it says there were "possible signs" the rate may have slowed
The requirement to self-isolate after coming into contact with a positive case will end for fully vaccinated people in Wales on 7 August. Wales confirmed the move, leading Labour to call for England to follow suit and bring in the change earlier. Currently, England is planning the rule change for 16 August, while Scotland is 9 August
England's most senior midwife is calling on pregnant women to get vaccinated, as estimates suggest that there are hundreds of thousands who don't have the jab. The number of mums-to-be in hospital with the virus is rising, and while uncommon, severe illness with Covid is more likely in later pregnancy
A leading club night organiser has dropped a requirement for customers to show an NHS Covid pass on the door. Ultimate Power initially told people they needed an NHS Covid pass to prove their vaccination, test or immunity status at venues
Japan has extended its state of emergency to more areas around the capital Tokyo, as well as in the city of Osaka. It comes amid rising cases as the country hosts the Olympics
China says its facing its worst Covid outbreak since the original Wuhan one, as cases of the Delta variant spread. The outbreak is in Nanjing but has spread to Beijing
And the Proms returns tonight with an audience. Conductor Dalia Stasevska says it's "thrilling" and the musicians are going to play their hearts out
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