Biden says Americans will 'smile again' as masks rules easedpublished at 00:41 British Summer Time 14 May 2021
The CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
Read MoreChancellor Rishi Sunak says there is 'no truth' in the claims PPE is being prioritised to England over Scotland
Scotland's health secretary has received assurances from Matt Hancock that PPE suppliers were not asked to prioritise England
The total official number of coronavirus-related deaths in Scotland stands at 615 - but the true figure is thought to be much higher
The latest UK figures show 778 more people have died in hospital
A new helpline has opened for vulnerable Scots at high risk of coronavirus
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The CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
Read MoreWomen giving birth are exempt from face masks rules - but not all maternity staff are aware.
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Read MoreMost deaths prevented were in the over-80s, and far fewer over-75s went to hospital, an analysis found.
Read MoreThe president removes his mask in the Oval Office as the new health guidance is announced.
Read MoreConnect has warned schools are taking "different approaches" across the country due to the pandemic.
Read MoreNGOs tell BBC Newsnight they're unable to send oxygen concentrators to people who need them.
Read MoreThe Bank of England economist says it's realistic to expect a 'tennis ball bounce' for the UK
Read MoreUK cases of the variant have more than doubled in the past week, says Public Health England.
Read MoreStormont ministers agree to allow non-essential travel within the Common Travel Area.
Read MoreThere will not be day trips to St Malo in the first stage of restarting passenger services.
Read MoreVisitors needed proof of a negative Covid test and had to follow social distancing rules.
Read MorePubs and restaurants will be welcoming customers back inside on Monday - if they can find the staff.
Read MoreThe Scottish Solicitors Bar Association says the action on Monday is over a lack of Covid support funding.
Read MoreNational clinical director Prof Jason Leitch is hopeful the city will be able to move to level two restrictions.
Read MoreA council in Lancashire changes its stance after saying all over-18s would get a Covid vaccine.
Read MoreA local outbreak in Selby prompts the call for mask-wearing to continue until half-term.
Read MoreJason Williams turned to gardening to help with anxiety and depression during lockdown.
Read MoreA daily update on the latest coronavirus cases and vaccines in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Read MoreHundreds gathered at Cardiff Castle for the first large outdoor event in Wales since March 2020.
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