Covid live: case rates decrease in England amid higher numbers in rest of UK; Norway to end restrictions

One in 90 in England had Covid in week up to 18 September but rate rises in Wales and NI; pandemic rules dropped from Saturday in Norway

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Singapore’s health ministry has reported 1,650 new cases; the greatest number since the beginning of the pandemic.

A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some measures has prompted Singapore to pause further reopening. More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against the virus, Reuters reports.

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Moderna will supply 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Peru, with deliveries starting in the first quarter of next year.

Reuters reports that Moderna has said it will work with regulators in the country to pursue approvals before the jab is distributed, as it is not received the go-ahead for use in the South American country.

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Source: The Guardian