cases, that s slowed in the last couple of days, on average 26,000 new infections a day in the last week, but the 0ns infection survey is seen as a reliable source of data because it is a random sample of swabs from households, giving it a bigger picture rather than the daily figures which rely on people with symptoms coming forward. these figures add to the data that the fall is real and it has been reflected in a drop in hospital admissions, about 10% in the last week. that s not to say cases couldn t go up again, it may come to september when schools and universities return, you see covid circulating at the same time, and perhaps a resurgence in flu and other respiratory viruses. taste perhaps a resurgence in flu and other respiratory viruses. we have seen some other respiratory viruses. we have seen some research other respiratory viruses. we have seen some research on other respiratory viruses. we have seen some research on the - other respiratory viruses. we have seen some
in december so we had a pass and will get it next week. what do you think of bringing in a mandatory green pass certificate like this? we are used to it in denmark and we have had the same, i but in practical terms it is difficult. - because we fly back today and had to get test, just to find out - where it is and you have to pay, we are glad we didn t have to do iti for the last two weeks because we have been travelling around, | so if we had to find a place every second or third day, i it would be annoying. you have been ready to do it, but do you think others would be
spaces will be removed as well. but alert level zero does not mean the end are of coronavirus, and it very certainly does not mean a free for all here in wales. we still have people who are clinically vulnerable in our communities, and most people in our communities, and most people in wales want to go on acting carefully to protect their health and the health of others. because while we go on doing so, we can all enjoy personalfreedoms while we go on doing so, we can all enjoy personal freedoms with a confidence there are still important protections in place to make sure our public health is being safeguarded. so, even at alert level zero, we will continue to ensure that employers take steps to protect their workers and customers. covid
positive twice to tb. the risk of false positives is extremely low and there are no plans for further tests. geronimo was due to be put down today. geronimo was due to be put down today. in italy, anyone who wants to visit a range of venues, including restaurants, sports facilities and cultural sites, now have to produce a green card showing a record of covid vaccination, a negative test or proof of recovery from coronavirus. while opinion polls suggest a majority of people in the country are in favour, the rules have prompted protests, too. 0ur italy correspondent mark lowen sent this update from verona. it is an absolutely good estate here in verona, the perfect blue sky making the theatre over their sparkle initial shine. it is one of the venues making this change.
to allow organisers to plan with greater certainty. more than half of all music festivals were cancelled this summer, with many saying an inability to obtain covid related insurance was a factor in their decision. here s our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba. lockdown may have been lifted, but the music industry says it s still been a disappointing summer. while some festivals have gone ahead a few as part of the government s pilot programme when it comes to large scale events with a capacity of more than 50,000, more than half have been cancelled, so the £750 million scheme has been broadly welcomed by an industry which sees festivals as a big part of the country s economic recovery. look at things like glastonbury, which generates hundreds of millions of pounds for the local area, and concerts across the country that help create jobs, growth, growth of supply chains. as we re looking to recover from this pandemic, large music