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GCSEs and A-levels cancelled, UAE to manufacture vaccine, 1,967 new coronavirus cases — The Daily Update

On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, unvaccinated UAE government workers must pay for a Covid test every two weeks and head teachers in UAE look for options as GCSEs and A-level exams are cancelled.

The UAE secures a deal to manufacture the Sinopharm vaccine and the Saudi crown prince calls for unity in the face of threats from Iran. Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Hong Kong, Mike Pence and Kanye West.

Updated: January 6, 2021 09:44 AM

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