40.3 million people have now had theirfirstjab that s 76.6% of uk adults. while the number of people who ve had their second dose of the vaccine in the latest 24 hour period, is 473,378. which takes the overall number who ve had their second jab to over 27.6 million, meaning 52.5% of uk adults are fully vaccinated. the british normandy memorial for those who died in the d day campaign during world war two has been officially opened on the 77th anniversary of the allied invasion of nazi occupied france. the names of nearly 22,500 servicemen and women are inscribed on 160 columns overlooking gold beach, one of the three british landing sites in france. hugh schofield reports now from ver sur mer. at last the veterans have a focal
announced that critical staff and services are to be exempt from self isolation rules. the scheme will apply to a range of sectors, including health and social care, with exemptions allowed when certain criteria are met. the latest government figures show 39,906 new infections in the latest 24 hour period, which means an average of 46,460 new cases per day in the last week. there are 4,861 people in hospital with coronavirus, and 84 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. nearly 46.5 million people have now had theirfirstjab that s 87.8% of the adult population. and more than 36.5 million people are now fully vaccinated 69.2% of all uk adults. health unions say they intend to consult members about industrial action following the government s 3% pay offer for most nhs staff in england. nursing leaders said staff were angry, and deserved a bigger rise.