Will be participating via videoconferencing and ask as usual for a proceeding. Microphones will be set on mute for the purposes of limiting inadvertent Background Noise. Members and witnesses, dont forget, youll need to unmute each time you wish to speak. Now, if at any time im unable to continue as chair, which has happened because of technology, the Vice Chair of the subcommittee, mr. Peters, will serve as chair until im able to return. Documents for the record can be sent to Austin Flak at the Email Address that all of the staff has, and all of the documents will be entered into the record at the conclusion of the hearing. The chair now recognizes herself for an Opening Statement. Today we continue our oversight of the Nations Covid19 Response efforts. Throughout the pandemic, this subcommittee has conducted robust oversight over a range of critical issues including Vaccine Development and as we enter a new phase of the pandemic, todays hearing addresses one of the consequential cov
From india that Vaccines are effective against this variant. Thousands take advantage of the new Travel Rules and head overseas in the first legal foreign holidays for months. Ijust want to get to the villa. She laughs. Ijust want to get out in the sun. The weathers been so awful in the uk. As fighting between israel and Palestinian Militants enters its second week, the us urges both sides to ensure the protection of civilians and says its working intensively to try to bring an end to the conflict. The government condemns a series of anti semitic incidents in london and parts of essex, describing them as intimidatory and racist. And swapping Cake And Fizz for spades and Saplings Prince charles is encouraging people to plant a tree for the Queens Jubilee next year. Good Afternoon And Welcome to bbc news. Borisjohnson has urged people to exercise a heavy dose of caution as many covid restrictions are lifted across england, wales and much of scotland. The changes come amid growing fears
The weathers been so awful in the uk, so. 0h, babe, its so good to see you. And the long wait is over the first hug between Mother And Daughter for a year. Explosion. As fighting between israel and Palestinian Militants enters its second week, the us calls for an end to the violence. And where some of our Plastic Waste ends up an investigation discovers that far from being recycled, some of it gets dumped abroad in fields and waterways. Three of our four nations took big steps towards Normality Today as restrictions on indoor gathering and social contact have been lifted. The Prime Minister told people they must enjoy their new found freedoms with a heavy dose of caution as the number of cases of The Indian Variant of the virus continue to increase. And with it has come a warning from Downing Street that the review into the next lifting of social distancing measures may be delayed. So what is allowed from today . It was due to take effect on the zist it was due to take effect on the 21
Platinum jubilee next year. Good afternoon, and WelCome to Bbc News. Borisjohnson has urged people to exercise a heavy dose of caution as many covid restrictions are lifted across england, wales and Much of scotland. The changes Come amid growing fears about the spread of the indian variant in britain. Lets take a closer look at some of the Relaxations Today. In england, pubs and restaurants will be alloWed to serve people inside. Cinemas, museums, softPlay Centres and hotels can also reopen. Groups of six people, or two households, can meet indoors and stay overnight. 30 people are alloWed to gather outdoors. Many of the changes in wales are similar to england, but its still only extended households that are alloWed to meet in homes. Up to 50 people can gather outside for organised activities and events, such as Weddings. In most of scotland, six people from three households will be able to meet indoors at home. Outdoors, it can be eight people, from up to eight different households,
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