Covid: More than a million ‘had long Covid in February’, and artist’s Captain Tom mural

Russia has announced it has registered what it says is the world’s first coronavirus vaccine specifically for animals. But are they really necessary? While scientists say there is currently no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the disease to people, infections have been confirmed in various species worldwide. These include dogs, cats, apes and even mink. To address these infections, scientists are developing Covid-19 vaccines that are specially designed for animals. Here’s what we know so far.