The duke of cambridge has praised those involved in the uks Coronavirus Vaccine rollout in a video call with nhs staff and volunteers describing the effort as a monumental moment. Heres andy moore. Hello, your royal highness. Good morning, everybody. Prince william spoke to a number of medics from different parts of what he called the world leading nhs, all involved in the rolled out of the vaccine. I want to say huge congratulations to everyone involved in the Vaccination Programme because it looks tremendous, it really does, and i know what a massive difference its going to make to everyone. And the vaccine was making a massive difference to around 1,000 over 80s who were treated to organ music as they got their jabs at salisbury cathedral. These pensioners were keen to come forward but the prince was told that wasnt the same for everyone. We do have Vaccine Hesitancy in some groups, your royal highness. Its really important to really get into communities. The prince said that he was
Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will seek parliamentary immunity from prosecution in three cases in which hes charged with bribery and fraud. The immunity request could delay Legal Proceedings against him for months. Protesters demonstrating outside the us embassy in iraq have pulled back from the area after a tense standoff. For two days the embassy has been targetted by crowds angry over deaths caused by us airstrikes. Police in hong kong say theyve arrested 400 people during a new years day pro democracy march. Tens of thousands had gathered for the march which began peacefully, before violence broke out. Dozens of endangered animals have died after a monkey house caught fire at a german zoo. Police say the fire may have been caused by sky lanterns used to celebrate new year. Now on bbc news, one of the most striking films of 2019 from our world the best pakistani transgender retirement home. In a country where its expected that your extended family will look a
Have the resources they need to fight the looming threat of famine in yemen, ravaged by five years of conflict and disease, and now struggling with the coronavirus spreading virtually unchecked. Coronavirus infections in the United States have passed 3 million, significantly more than any other country. Cases have risen by more than 60,000 in one day. There have been at least 133,000 american deaths from covid 19. But the Trump Administration is pushing hard to reopen schools. The president has threatened to withdraw funding from schools which do not. 5 Million People in australias second largest city, melbourne have been ordered to stay home for six weeks, because of a major spike in coronavirus infection. Queensland is closing its borders to residents of victoria or anyone who has recently been to the state. Now on bbc newsm coronavirus your stories. Philippa thomas hears from people around the world about their extraordinary experiences during the pandemic and how covid 19 has chang
This is bbc news, the headlines. The United Nations has issued a stark warning that after five years of conflict, its aid agencies dont have the resources they need to fight the looming threat of famine in war torn yemen. The country is also struggling with a surge in suspected covid 19 deaths. The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has passed 3 million, with about 130,000 american fatalities. The milestone comes with the Trump Administration facing criticism for its handling of the outbreak. The white house has defended the president s approach to the pandemic, saying the latest wave appears to be flattening out. 5 Million People in australias second largest city, melbourne, have been ordered to stay at home for six weeks after a major spike in Coronavirus Infections. Doctors say australians will have to get used to the new normal of on off lockdowns as fresh clusters emerge and subside. Now on bbc news, coronavirus
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Joe bidens given details of his plan to sharply increase the number of americans being immunised against covid 19 in the face of a sustained rise in cases and deaths. The president elect, who takes office on wednesday, said the priority was to inoculate everyone over the age of 65. The number of people around the world who have died with covid 19 has now passed the two million mark. Thats more than the combined total of deaths for hiv, malaria, flu and cholera in the past year. After the united states, brazil and india are the worst affected countries. Police in guatemala have arrested 600 migrants accused of entering the country illegally. Theyre part of a group of about 3000 people who set off from honduras hoping to walk several thousand kilometres to the united states. Most say they are seeking a better life in the us. Ever since the new variant of covid emerged in the uk thereve been questions about its impact on children and whether they are more likely get it or help spread it.