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4.19pm BST
The UK government said on Tuesday that 31,622,000 people in the country had received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, up from 31,582,000 in the previous day's data.
The figures also showed there were 20 additional deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test, compared with 26 on Monday.
4.06pm BST
The Czech government has approved its first loosening of coronavirus curbs this year, including reopening shops selling children's clothing and stationery, the industry minister, Karel Havlicek, said on Tuesday.
Reuters reports:
Limited outdoor operations at zoos and botanical gardens will also be allowed, he told the CTK news agency.
The relaxation will coincide with a return of 1st to 5th graders to school, which the government is likely to approve later on Tuesday, and the end of curfews and limits on movement around the country when a state of emergency expires April 11.