Reuters Health Report: Britons ordered to stay at home as third national lockdown begins

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Reuters Health Report Your Daily Briefing       Tweet       Share Britons ordered to stay at home as third national lockdown begins Britain began its third COVID-19 lockdown on Tuesday with citizens under orders to stay at home and the government calling for one last major national effort to stem the virus before mass vaccinations turn the tide. UK PM Johnson cancels India visit, citing need to oversee virus response British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday cancelled a planned trip to India later this month, citing the need to oversee the pandemic response at home. A COVID-19 shot for $150? Online scams surge as slow vaccine rollout frustrates As millions of people await their turn to get a COVID-19 vaccine that could be months away, scammers online, in emails and on messaging apps are luring victims with claims they can deliver shots within days for as little as $150. What you need to know about the coronavirus right now (Reuters) -Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Indian vaccine makers end spat, pledge 'smooth rollout' of COVID-19 shots Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech said on Tuesday they would end a public spat and focus on rolling out COVID-19 shots after executives of both Indian vaccine makers clashed over the approval of their rival shots. India ready start COVID-19 vaccinations by next week - health chief Indian health authorities are ready to roll out a COVID-19 vaccination programme by next week, the country's top health official said on Tuesday, days after the drug regulator gave emergency approval to two vaccines. Italy to enter capital of ReiThera to support COVID vaccine development Italy will enter the capital of biotech company ReiThera to support the development of its COVID-19 vaccine, with the aim of concluding Phase 3 trials by summer 2021, the government's special commissioner for the COVID emergency said on Tuesday. Belgium to get half the Pfizer vaccine doses it ordered for January Belgium will receive only half the doses of U.S. drugmaker Pfizer vaccine it ordered for January because of a logistical difficulty that occurred last month. Factbox-Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus (Reuters) -Britain went into another lockdown on Tuesday and Japan will decide this week whether to impose a state of emergency in the Tokyo area, while Beijing has stepped up efforts to shape the narrative about when and where the pandemic began. Denmark to lower limit on public gatherings to five from 10 - Jyllands-Posten Denmark will lower the limit on public gatherings to five people from 10 as part of new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus, the newspaper Jyllands-Posten reported on Tuesday, citing lawmakers. France cranks up vaccine rollout to deliver shots faster PARIS (Reuters) -France is stepping up its COVID-19 vaccine rollout by widening further its first target group to include more health workers and simplifying a cumbersome process to deliver jabs more quickly, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Tuesday. Related Videos Nurse tests positive 8 days after vaccination -ABC Health 'Wonder Woman 1984' hits a pandemic high Entertainment Introducing the all-new Reuters News app The new Reuters News app is here, redesigned from the ground up to fit your busy life. Get it now on iOS Your world. Your news. More Newsletters Get Reuters News App Get Reuters TV App               © 2021 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036 Email Preferences    |   Privacy Policy    |   Terms and Conditions