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DUKE ‘GOOD SPIRITS’

The Duke of Edinburgh is spending a few days in hospital as a precaution after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said. Philip, 99, who received a Covid-19 jab in January, was admitted to the King Edward VII’s Hospital in London yesterday for ‘observation and rest’.

16, 499,549 JABS

Government data shows that of the 16,499,549 jabs given in the UK so far, 15,940,972 were first doses – a rise of 364,865 on the previous day. Some 558,577 were second doses, an increase of 12,412. A further 738 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, bringing the UK total to 118,933.

RUSH TO NURSING

Record numbers have applied to study nursing at UK universities amid the pandemic. Applications for nursing courses have surged by 32%.

2M OFF WORK

Almost two million people have not worked for at least six months, highlighting the economic impact of the crisis, research from The Resolution Foundation suggests.

‘CAUTIOUS’ BORIS

Boris Johnson said easing England’s lockdown will be based on a ‘cautious and prudent approach’, as he was urged to focus on data rather than dates when lifting restrictions.