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Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. We'll have another update For You this evening.

1. Travellers must show test proof as rules take effect

People aged 12 and over must show proof of a negative PCR or lateral flow test for coronavirus taken in the Two Days before travelling to the UK, as. Private test providers must be used - not The Free NHS lateral flow Kits - and the measures apply whether or not people are vaccinated.

2. More Tesco workers support pre-Christmas strikes

Tesco faces disruption at More Than half of its 22 UK distribution centres after 5,000 members of The Union Usdaw rejected a 4% pay rise, saying they would. They argue staff who have gone " above and beyond The Call of duty" during the pandemic face a real-terms pay cut, after the cost of living rose 4. 2% in October. Tesco says the pay offer is the highest for 25 years, in recognition of their work.

3. Why Our Friends and family still won't get jabbed

The risk of catching and becoming very sick from Covid remains high for black and South Asian People , partly because fewer decided to get vaccinated, according to a recent study. People have been in their ethnic groups. Among them is Zain Ahmad, a British-Pakistani Medical Student , who wonders whether health inequality has caused some of his peers to lack trust in The System .

4. Ros Atkins on. . the No 10 Christmas Party denials

Questions remain over a Christmas Party at 10 Downing Street Last Year . Despite a source telling The Bbc " several dozen" people attended an event on 18 December, the Prime Minister 's spokesperson insists no party happened and the government says no Covid guidelines were broken. Ros Atkins investigates.

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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Watch: Ros Atkins on. . the No 10 Christmas Party denials5. Spreading Christmas Joy - Two ways

A community-led to vulnerable Families - while helping independent shops that have struggled during the pandemic. Action Greater Bedminster volunteers expect to wrap 350 presents, such as books, pens, toys, craft sets, chocolates and toiletries, bought by donors from an online list of items from independent retailers. They will distribute them in south Bristol as part of The Pass the Parcel drive.

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Source of news: bbc.com