Leeds news LIVE: Pilot scheme launched to encourage coronavirus testing and help with self-isolation | Vaccine update

New pilot schemes are being launched across England in a bid to encourage people to get tested for Covid-19 and follow self-isolation rules.

The pilots will involve increased social care support for vulnerable adults, “buddying” services for people needing mental health support and translation assistance for non-English speakers.

Yorkshire and the Humber is included in the pilot areas.

The Government announced on Sunday that 60.6 million first and second vaccine doses had been administered since December 8.

The number of second doses administered in the UK hit a daily record on Saturday, with 556,951.

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