Coronavirus live news: EU tightens rules for foreign visitors; first Covid vaccines arrive in South Africa

South African president hails chance to ‘turn the tide’; EU steps up guidance on non-essential travel from outside bloc; parts of China to suspend religious gatherings

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11.55pm GMT

Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic with me, Helen Sullivan.

As always, I can be found on Twitter @helenrsullivan.

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