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Here are five things You need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. We'll have another update For You Tomorrow Morning .

1. UK cases top 50,000 for First Time in three months

For the First Time since July there have been More Than 50,000 Covid cases recorded in the UK in One Day . It Comes after the Prime Minister urged those who become eligible for a third dose of vaccine. Boris Johnson also appealed to 12 to 15-years-olds to get their first vaccination, saying there were " huge quantities" available. Responding after doctors called for, the PM said the government was " continuing with its plan". Things were much better now than a year ago, thanks to the rollout of the vaccine, he added. See who's next In Line for a booster jab and

2. Mask wearing your choice, health minister tells MPs

The debate continues over whether the government should ask people to wear masks - and, in particular, whether MPs should wear them in The House of Commons. On Wednesday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid told people in England to cover their faces in " really crowded" areas. The Next morning Edward Argar , one of his ministers, said whether to wear one in The Commons .

3. Manchester cancels fireworks again

Eight bonfire and fireworks displays in Manchester, which would usually attract More Than 100,000 people, The City 's council, which organises The Events , said they would be impossible to manage as people would be asked to prove their Covid status, either through vaccination or a negative test, and this would need a big increase in infrastructure and security. " This is not a decision we have taken lightly, " a spokesman said.

4. Tell obese to eat less, says Tory peer

Through the pandemic, More Than four in 10 adults in England gained weight, A Survey found. Now a Conservative ex-minister is. Lord Robathan said it should not be " socially acceptable" to be very overweight, pointing to. The government said it was important not to create more anxiety for people with eating disorders.

5. Winter Olympic countdown starts

It may not seem long since The Great highs of the Summer Olympics but British skiers and snowboarders have long had their sights set on the Winter Olympics . This weekend to compete in Beijing in February 2022, despite havoc caused to their preparations by the pandemic. The skiers and snowboarders lost 90% of their on-snow training and the short-track speed skaters have not competed on The International stage since 2019.

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Source of news: bbc.com