Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.
3. Anti-vax protests outside UK schools. There are now calls for schools to be able to employ fast track exclusion zones to tackle the problem. Peter Kyle, the shadow education minister, said such incidents are "ubiquitous" in his constituency, Hove.4. Concern over elderly missing booster jab
Doctors say they're "very concerned" about the number of elderly people who haven't had a Covid-19 booster jab. About 20% of over 80s in the North East and north Cumbria who had their two earlier vaccinations still haven't taken up the offer of a booster. Dr Stewart Findley, who is heading the vaccination programme in the region, says it means some of the most vulnerable people are now at greater risk.
. The sales of some items that people could enjoy at home surged during Covid lockdowns. But Insurer Aviva said many expensive items were now gathering dust.The morning coronavirus briefing is being paused for two weeks to tell you five things you need to know about the COP26 climate summit.
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