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Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

A series of earthquakes, one of 8.1 magnitude, trigger evacuation orders that are later stood down.

Some are not being prioritised if they haven't been to hospital recently for the condition.

Days after the PM said all contracts were "on the record", government lawyers admitted many were not.

Model Jarrakeh Cherno Jarra cut his afro as a child to avoid the "hassle" of people touching it.

Knowing which windows to open and having shorter lessons could help when children return to school.

Freya Davies and Tammy Beaumont both impress as England beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second Twenty20 in Wellington to win the series.

The Father puts you in the confused head of a dementia sufferer, played by Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Premier Li Keqiang warns the world not to interfere, as he addresses China's largest political meeting.

Sergio Aguero has not scored a Premier League goal since January 2020 and his contract expires in the summer, so is he approaching the end at Manchester City?

A proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff and the EU blocking the export of vaccines are among the lead stories.

These three artists turn complex research into easy to digest information to help fight coronavirus.

It is not yet clear how visitors will be required to prove they have received both doses of a jab.

An ongoing Covid-19 study has shown how the North of England was hit harder than the rest of the country.

The bar on shipping 250,000 doses amid a row with the firm is backed by the EU.

Formula 1 confirms the Portuguese Grand Prix will go ahead on the 2 May as the third race of the 2021 World Championship.

Unions call a proposed 1% increase a "kick in the teeth" after Covid, but ministers say money is tight.

Two reports from MPs cast doubt on the government's approach to meeting its climate change goals.

A growing number of clubs big and small are using more technology to help performances on the pitch.

The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.