Everyone in England will be able to access free twice-a-week c | Financial Times Ukraine news

Everyone in England will be able to access free twice-a-week coronavirus tests from April 9 as the government prepares to loosen lockdown restrictions further.

Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations and deaths are rising in many European countries as the continent grapples with a more infectious variant, a shortage of vaccines and public weariness with lockdowns. Follow our global tracker for the latest figures on infections and fatalities.

A pharmaceutical plant that was producing ingredients for Covid-19 vaccines developed by both AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson will exclusively supply the latter company after a mistake by workers spoiled millions of doses. Take out a trial subscription to read more.

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