COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 January

COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 January

This daily round-up brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as tips and tools to help you stay informed and protected.

Top stories: Record daily case rise in Spain; new measures set to be introduced in the US; Portugal suspends UK flights.





1. How COVID-19 is affecting the globe

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have now passed 97.5 million globally, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The number of confirmed deaths stands at more than 2.09 million.

Oil prices have fallen, retreating from 11-month highs seen light week. They've been hit by concerns about demand in China, as new restrictions are introduced.

Amazon is set to open a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in its Seattle headquarters. They hope to vaccinate 2,000 eligible members of the public on the first day.

Japan's core consumer prices fell in December at the fastest pace in a decade, dropping 1% compared to the same month a year before.

The French government is now recommending that people wear surgical masks in public because they offer better protection from COVID-19 transmission that fabric coverings.

Portugal has suspended all flights to and from the UK and closed