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Added on the 09/03/2020 16:29:00 - Copyright : AFP EN
Spain has shut schools in some regions of the country, including Madrid, in an effort to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. IMAGES
Former prime minister Boris Johnson apologises to families of Covid victims, as he began giving evidence at a UK public inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic. "I am deeply sorry for the pain and the loss and the suffering of those victims and their families," he says at the start of two days in the witness box. Johnson, who has faced a barrage of criticism from his former aides for his indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic, is expected to admit that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during two days at the inquiry London. SOUNDBITE
Bereaved families gather outside the venue where the first witnesses are being called for an inquiry probing the UK government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The first phase of the inquiry will focus on the UK's resilience and preparedness in the face of the global health emergency. Relatives of Covid-19 victims have taken aim at the investigation, saying it will be a "farce" if bereaved families are not able to testify, while there has been debate over the extent to which WhatsApp messages between government ministers should be made available for scrutiny. The public hearings are scheduled to conclude by summer 2026. IMAGES
Residents at a residential compound in Shanghai under lockdown queue to take Covid-19 tests. China reported seven more Covid-19 deaths in Shanghai on Tuesday, as major firms such as Tesla forged ahead to resume production after a damaging weeks-long lockdown. IMAGES
French education professionals demonstrate in Bordeaux as part of a nationwide protest to denounce the Covid health "protocols" in schools. While the education ministry says almost 40 percent of primary school teachers have walked out, top union Snuipp puts the figure at 75 percent with one primary school in two closed for the day. IMAGES
Scene at London's King's Cross station around 08H30 local time on the first day of the advised return to working from home, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last week to combat the Omicron variant. IMAGES