Andy Murray's place at next month's Australian Open is in doubt after it's confirmed the three-time grand slam tennis champion has tested positive for COVID-19.
Here is a look at all the latest figures behind the UK's coronavirus vaccination programme.A total of 36,447,797 Covid-19 vaccinations took place in England between December 8 and April 19, according to NHS England data, including first and second doses, which is a rise of 300,720 on the previous day.NHS England said 27,713,634 were the first dose of a vaccine, a rise of 85,055 on the previous day, while 8,734,163 were a second dose, an increase of 215,665.
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Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on April 20 informed that CM Uddhav Thackeray will announce the decision on lockdown in the state tomorrow after 8pm. He also said, "We have requested the CM to announce a complete lockdown in the state from tomorrow at 8 pm. This was the request of all ministers to CM, now it is his decision". Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state by COVID-19 in India.
A hospital in Thiruvananthapuram ran out of Covishield vaccine on April 20. A notice has been put up on the hospital stating that 'Covishield has run out of stock, Covaxin available'. District secretary of Kerala Nurses Union, Karthik Kumar said, "We only have Covaxin doses. Those who took Covisheild first have to take the same vaccine. If it's not available, the whole purpose is lost". Kerala reported 19,577 new COVID-19, 28 deaths and 3,880 recoveries today.
After a successful run to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, Taiwanese tennis player Hsieh Su-wei found herself with more attention than she was expecting. The funny, quirky, and food loving 35-year-old instantly became the breakout hit of the tournament.
"I think about winning more Slams and breaking records, of course. And most of my attention and my energy from this day forward, until I retire from tennis, is going to be directed in majors, trying to win more major trophies," Djokovic said.
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Novak Djokovic says criticism of his actions and opinions frustrates him after picking up his ninth Australian Open title.The world number one never strays too far from a headline, and picked up his 18th Grand Slam title in Melbourne.
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Tennis Australia director Craig Tiley reflects on a largely successful Australian Open tournament despite tough COVID restrictions and financial strains.
Parading his trophy next to Brighton Beach's famous Bathing Boxes on Monday, Novak Djokovic celebrated his ninth Melbourne Park title at the Australian Open, a win made all the "sweeter" with all the challenges he faced both on and off the court.
COVID-19 vaccine producer Astrazeneca is working hard to calm side effect fears over use of its shot to people across Europe. Some are still skeptical about taking it when offered despite numerous studies showing its safety. Adam Reed reports.
Pope Francis' whirlwind tour of Iraq has come to an end, with the pontiff saying Iraq would "always remain with me, in my heart" as he departed from Baghdad international airport on Monday. Adam Reed reports.
Andy Murray’s participation at the Australian Open is in doubt after he testedpositive for coronavirus. The former world number one was due to travel toAustralia on one of the 18 charter flights laid..
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