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More from the US where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday it was shortening the recommended time for isolation for Americans with Covid to five days from its previous guidance of 10 days, given they are asymptomatic.
It is hoped the move will help airlines and other businesses mitigate staff shortages from the disease.