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Nurse says ‘Government failed us’ with NHS staff ‘so burnt out they can’t eat’
"My colleagues aren’t coping very well. Some of them are so burnt out that they can’t eat, they can’t sleep, they can’t bring themselves to come into work. How has our Government failed us, and had all these months to prepare?”
Trump’s MAGA mob left behind a disgusting mess in the US Capitol
The New York Daily News reported that some of the mob which attacked the Capitol had defecated and trailed it through the building.
UK death toll increases by highest number since outbreak began
It is the third day in a row that the figure has been over 1,000.
Donald Trump says he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the swearing-in of Joe Biden on 20 January.
Sussex care home loses half of its residents to Covid-19 over Christmas
"We’re sitting ducks," the care home manager said.
UK approves Moderna vaccine – and orders another 10 million doses
The Moderna vaccine will not be available for use straight away, with the first doses not expected to arrive until the spring.
London mayor declares ‘major incident’ with coronavirus spread ‘out of control’
Sadiq Khan is asking for the closure of places of worship and for face masks to be worn routinely outside of the home.
‘Light touch’ Sweden finally embraces masks – and moves towards lockdown
Sweden this week put forward an emergency law that paves the way for ministers to lock down large portions of society - a far cry from its famed ‘light touch'.
Newsnight ends on sobering note as UK Covid deaths reach full capacity of London 2012 Olympic stadium
Lord Bethell has suggested the number of deaths per day is “set to increase” given the high rates of infections and hospital admissions.