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India has reported 39,742 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a government statement said on Sunday.
The Covid-19 death toll rose by 535 deaths in the last 24 hours, with the total reaching 420,551, health ministry data showed, Reuters reports.
Welcome to the coronavirus live blog. I’m Caroline Davies and here are some key developments to kick off today.
In the UK, it is being reported that only fully-vaccinated football fans may be able to attend Premier League matches and other events with more than 20,000 spectators from October under government plans. PA reports that talks are in an early phase with the Premier League to discuss whether supporters who have not been double-jabbed could be barred from entry, the news agency understands.
