RT News - December 31 2020 (12:00 MSK)

England extends Сovid restrictions and the number of areas affected, as the rate of infections spirals following the discovery of a new, highly contagious, strain of the virus. The EU strikes a milestone trade deal with China, removing key barriers to investment. It comes after years of talks and despite the incoming Biden administration demanding it be consulted ahead of the deal. We speak to some of the medical workers around the world who've become the unsung heroes in the 'year of the pandemic'.