The shot made by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE was overwhelmingly effective against the virus in a study, prompting experts to say that immunizations can end the pandemic. Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, U.S. regulators said, a milestone toward giving Americans the first shot to work in a single dose.
Irish premier Micheal Martin extended the country s lockdown for six weeks
Taoiseach said that Level 5 restrictions will remain in place until after Easter
He refused to give specific timelines amid concern over spread of Kent variant
Cabinet signed off on plan to ease lockdown after a year of business closure
People must stay home unless for essential reasons and must work from home
The expected shortfall follows a big reduction in supplies in the first quarter and could hit the EU's ability to meet its target of vaccinating 70% of adults by summer.
Gavin Williamson said ministers were putting their trust in teachers to mark pupils GCSEs and A-Levels today as he confirmed that no computer algorithms would be used to work our fair grades.
The Education Secretary fronted a Government press conference tonight ahead of an announcement tomorrow on how grades will be awarded this summer.
Last year s exam results were marred by the use of a controversial computer programme which downgraded students from deprived areas more than those from posh schools.
As children prepare to start back at school from March 8 he said longer school days were not part of the plan to help pupils catch up on lost learning after the pandemic.
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