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Medical staff at the NHS Nightingale field hospital for COVID-19 patients take part in the weekly 'Clap for Carers'. Britain is "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier today, despite recording another 674 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 26,711. IMAGES
Workers from Britain's National Health Service (NHS) hold a picket line outside St Bartholomew's Hospital in London as both junior and senior doctors go on strike for the longest period yet. Junior doctors and first time consultants in England launched their first ever joint strike day on September 20. Now, joint action in their pay dispute with the government will last for three days from 0600 GMT on Monday 2 October to 0600 GMT on Thursday 5 October. Service will be maintained at lower levels usually only seen on Christmas Day. IMAGES
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is preparing eight “Nightingale” units each able to house up to 100 patients, as the country continues to battle a surge in Covid infections. The Omicron strain has become the dominant form of the coronavirus in the UK, with nearly 200,000 infections reported on Wednesday. The special surge units will be used to help prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by patients. IMAGES
British Prime minister Boris Johnson and Clap for Carers founder Annemarie Plas clap for the NHS outside 10 Downing street. IMAGES
Health workers go out on St George’s Hospital's roof for the weekly 'Clap for Carers'. Britain has recorded the highest number of deaths in Europe from coronavirus, with more than 36,000 people who have tested positive having died so far. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.