Covid: Daily cases drop below 100,000, and No 10 apologises to Queen photograph

Covid: Daily Cases Drop Below 100,000, And No 10 Apologises To Queen


Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday Evening . We'll have another update For You tomorrow.

1. No 10 apologises to Queen over lockdown parties

The Night before Prince Philip's funeral. The gatherings - which took place on 16 April 2021, when Covid restrictions banned indoor socialising - went on until the Early Hours . The PM's spokesman said it was " deeply regrettable that this took place at a time of national mourning". They have been added to The List of gatherings in government buildings being investigated by senior civil servant Sue Gray. Boris Johnson was not at either party but opposition leaders are calling for him to resign.

2. Number of babies in hospital with Omicron rises

during this latest Omicron wave, but they are not very sick with The Virus , UK experts say. The findings for around 50 infants are based on the available data since December. Doctors say parents can be reassured, and the NHS has space if babies need care. While many of The Babies had a fever, few needed treatment such as oxygen. The Rise in Covid-related paediatric admissions is largely for under-fives, and particularly children under the Age Of one.

3. UK records lowest daily Covid cases in weeks

The number of daily Covid-19 cases recorded in the UK is below 100,000 for the First Time in weeks. A further 99,652 cases were reported on Friday. This is the lowest figure recorded in The Past 23 days, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to 15,066,395. According to official figures, a further 270 people died within 28 Days of testing positive for Covid, bringing the total to 151,612.

4. Novak Djokovic set to be detained in Australia

on Saturday after Australia cancelled his visa for a second time, in a row over his right to remain in the country unvaccinated. The decision on " health and good order" grounds means he faces deportation and a three-year visa ban. Djokovic's lawyers said they would appeal. The Men 's tennis Number One is still scheduled to play in the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday. An appeal hearing is expected on Sunday.

5. Pandemic a time of boom for YouTube

New research suggests that in 2021, YouTube had 2. 3 billion users worldwide. During the pandemic, lots of traditional entertainment media had a difficult time adjusting. But for YouTube it was a time of boom. The Platform says one billion hours of video content is consumed on The Platform Every Day . According to Forbes, Jimmy Donaldson,

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Covid cases in the UK are on The Way down.

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