we report from one of the worst hit places. hello, and welcome to viewers in the uk and around the world. president biden is expected to announce new measures later today to combat a surge of covid infections, driven by the 0micron variant. officials say, 0micron accounts for 73% of all new cases recorded in the country. 1,000 military, medical personnel are being mobilised to help increase vaccination capacity. the federal government will distribute 500 million free covid tests, and set up federal covid testing sites in new york city. more on that in just a moment. in france, the government is to fast track a covid vaccine passport law they expect that to be adopted by the middle ofjanuary. in germany, federal leaders are meeting now to decide on new measures there. in the last hour in the uk the government has announced measures to help businesses dealing with mass cancellations, a drop in footfall on the high street and staff absence, because of covid. here
christmas december, as we come out of the christmas weekend, and at least until the christmas weekend, and at least until the first end injanuary when we witt until the first end injanuary when we will review this advice again, please we will review this advice again, please go we will review this advice again, please go back to limiting your contact please go back to limiting your contact as much as you possibly can, please contact as much as you possibly can, please stay contact as much as you possibly can, please stay at home as much as is feasible please stay at home as much as is feasible. when you do go out, maintain feasible. when you do go out, maintain physical distancing from people maintain physical distancing from people not in your own group, and difficult people not in your own group, and difficult though it is, please follow difficult though it is, please follow this advice over a new year, minimise follow this advice over a new year,
Helps limit transmission overall and in helping keep workplaces and other settings safer, it also provides protection for those at risk of serious illness from covid, enabling them to return to normal lives, as well. covid is unfortunately still with us and we must therefore remain vigilant and prepared for the threats it poses. today s new framework is an important moment in our recovery. it marks the point at which we move away, hopefully sustainable, from legal restrictions and rely instead on sensible behaviours, adaptations and mitigations. a return to normality it must go hand in hand with continuing determination to look after each other. all of us have a part to play in ensuring a safe and sustainable recovery. i will close by urging everyone to follow advice on getting vaccinated, testing as regularly as appropriate, we face coverings when required or recommended, keeping rooms are ventilated and following hygiene advice. all of this still matters,
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