BBCNEWS BBC News October 30, 2021 01:11:00
But hospital admissions are about a quarter the level seen injanuary, thanks to protection offered by vaccines. wales has the highest infection rate in the uk and new measures are being brought in to tackle the virus. covid passes are being extended to cinemas, theatres and concert halls from mid november, and other venues may yet be included. the first minister said this was necessary to allow a normal christmas, and the pandemic was far from over. hugh pym, bbc news. the us drug regulator the fda has approved the pfizer—biontech coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5—11. the decision is...