Covid-19: Lockdown for unvaccinated and charities face rising demandon November 15, 2021 at 7:39 am

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. We’ll have another update for you this evening.

As Austria faces a surge in Covid cases, about two million people who have not been fully vaccinated are in lockdown. They can only leave home for certain reasons, including going to work and buying food, during the initial 10-day period. “We are not taking this step lightly but unfortunately it is necessary,” Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg says. With about 65% of the population fully vaccinated, the country has one of the lowest rates in western Europe.

Vaccine rates
Short presentational grey line

A rising demand for help from charities this winter has left many concerned about how they will cope, according to research shared with the BBC. Nearly two thirds of the 350 charity managers surveyed said they expected their services to be used more this winter. They put the rise down to a number of factors, including the end of the Universal Credit uplift – introduced during the pandemic. Researchers the Law Family Commission on Civil Society say charities are facing a “perfect storm” of factors, however the government has given them additional support during Covid.

Charity workers in Manchester
Short presentational grey line

China was the first country to impose restrictions to tackle coronavirus and with an elimination policy in place it’ll probably be one of the last to ease them. So while other countries look to live with the virus, why is China trying to stamp it out? Find out here.

Medical workers take swab samples on residents in a mass Covid-19 test in the snow in Shandan county in northwest China's Gansu province Saturday, Nov. 06, 2021.

Image source, Getty Images

Short presentational grey line

As Covid passes are now needed to visit cinemas, theatres and concert halls as well as large-scale events and nightclubs in Wales, some are fearing the scheme could be extended further. It’s a “concerning” time for hospitality businesses, according to the Welsh Beer and Pub Association. The Welsh government says no decision on extending passes to hospitality have been made, although infection rates remain relatively high despite falling.

Short presentational grey line

It’s a hugely popular war dance and it’s performed by New Zealand’s national rugby team the All Blacks before every match but Ka Mate haka has been hijacked by anti-vaxxers. The Ngati Toa Maori tribe has told protesters in New Zealand to stop the using the famous haka, of which they are legal guardians, “immediately” after it was performed during demonstrations last week. Read more here.

Protestors perform a haka during a Freedom and Rights Coalition protest at Parliament on November 09, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. Protesters gathered outside parliament calling for an end to Covid restrictions and vaccine mandates in New Zealand.

Image source, Getty Images

line
Government statistics show 142,898 people have now died, with 63 deaths reported in the latest 24-hour period. In total, 9,561,099 people have tested positive, up 36,517 in the latest 24-hour period. Latest figures show 8,652 people in hospital. In total, 50,557,065 people have received their first vaccination

As Covid passes are now needed to go to cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales, do you know what the rules are in the other nations? Remind yourself here.

Find further information, advice and guides on our coronavirus page.

line
YQA logo

Image source, BBC

What questions do you have about coronavirus?

In some cases, your question will be published, displaying your name, age and location as you provide it, unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published. Please ensure you have read our terms & conditions and privacy policy.

Use this form to ask your question:

If you are reading this page and can’t see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or send them via email to YourQuestions@bbc.co.uk. Please include your name, age and location with any question you send in.

Around the BBC iPlayer banner
Around the BBC iPlayer footer
- Advertisement -

Discover

Sponsor

Latest

White Christmas in Scotland despite warm temperatureson December 25, 2023 at 3:50 pm

Met Office confirms Highlands snow but the UK had one of the warmest Christmas days on record.Image source, Gordon JohnstonA white Christmas has been...

Napier Barracks: Housing migrants at barracks unlawful, court ruleson June 3, 2021 at 10:46 am

Six asylum seekers said Napier Barracks was "unsafe" and dormitory use caused a Covid-19 outbreak.Six asylum seekers said Napier Barracks was "unsafe" and dormitory...

Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attackon January 2, 2023 at 4:52 am

Suspected members of a drug cartel pull up in armoured vehicles and open fire on prison guards.Image source, ReutersBy Will Grant in Mexico &...

Premier League: Weird moments from Jurgen Klopp, Erling Haaland & more from last seasonon August 17, 2023 at 5:24 am

Watch some of the stranger moments from the 2022-23 Premier League season, including clips from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City striker Erling...

Ministers consider tougher curbs on strike actionon December 8, 2022 at 12:35 am

The government is exploring the idea of stopping some emergency service workers from walking out.Image source, EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockBy Chris MasonPolitical editor, BBC NewsThe government is...