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3.32pm BST
Hundreds of thousands of people have failed to come forward for their second Covid jab in England, official data shows.
It comes as scientists warned that improving uptake among adults is more crucial than moving on to children's vaccines or booster shots.
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3.27pm BST
A conservative radio host from Florida who criticised coronavirus vaccination efforts before contracting Covid himself has died, his station has confirmed.
A statement from the New Daytona Beach radio station said:
It's with great sadness that WNDB and Southern Stone Communications announce the passing of Marc Bernier, who informed and entertained listeners on WNDB for over 30 years.
We kindly ask that privacy is given to Marc's family during this time of grief.
It's with great sadness that WNDB and Southern Stone Communications announce the passing of Marc Bernier, who informed and entertained listeners on WNDB for over 30 years. We kindly ask that privacy is given to Marc's family during this time of grief. pic.twitter.com/vXQIAtVN9e
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