France reports more than 30,000 cases in 24 hours, taking total over 800,000; WHO warning comes as Europe records highest ever weekly cases. Europe’s daily Covid deaths ‘could reach five times April peak’Tennis player accused of fleeing Russia by private jet after positive testFrench police search officials’ homes as part of coronavirus inquiryItaly poised to be removed from England’s travel corridorSee all our coronavirus coverage 2.47am BST The National Health Service is in talks with the British Medical Association and others around mobilising the rollout of a potential Covid-19 vaccine from December, Pulse website for health professionals reported on Thursday, Reuters reports. There is optimism around the first cohorts being given a vaccine in December but there is a 50/50 chance of the vaccine being available by that time, Pulse reported, citing a person close to the discussions.Talks are taking place between NHS England, the BMA and other groups over who will administer vaccines and who will receive it first, Pulse reported, citing multiple sources.The government had proposed in August to allow more healthcare workers to administer vaccines.There is debate on whether the first people to be vaccinated will be care home patients and their staff, or health care professionals, including general practitioners. 2.24am BST Mexico’s health ministry on Thursday reported 5,514 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 387 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 834,910 cases and 85,285 deaths.The government says the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases. Continue reading…
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