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The one Edinburgh neighbourhood almost Covid free as cases stay high elsewhere

With restrictions in Scotland now fully lifted, the Edinburgh neighbourhood reported just three cases over a seven day period from April 24 to April 30 according to the latest data.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2022

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Kymera Therapeutics Drops After Q1 Results; Belite Bio Shares Spike Higher

U.S. stocks traded slightly higher toward the end of trading on Tuesday.

Benzinga · May 3, 2022

More evidence of airborne spread of COVID: study

‘Patients in both ICU, non-ICU wings shed the virus in air, irrespective of infection severity’

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

Despite Q1 Earnings Miss, Incyte Shares Jump On Revised FY22 Sales Guidance

Incyte Corporation's (NASDAQ:INCY) Q1 adjusted EPS reached $0.55, compared to $0.67 posted a year ago. Analysts had estimated $0.68.  Sales increased 21% Y/Y to $733.24 million, missing the consensus of $750.66 million. The company's operating expenses increased 22% to $616.69 million, with the cost of sales up 45.8%, R&D costs up 15%,…

Benzinga · May 3, 2022

Greater Manchester's latest coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

Wigan has the highest infection rates across the region

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2022

Sudden Cinderella closure shows ‘lack of respect’ for theatre workers – Equity

Despite opening to rave reviews, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical will end in London on June 12 after less than a year.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Zimmer Biomet Raises, Tightens FY22 Outlook after Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc's (NYSE:ZBH) Q1 sales increased by 3.9% Y/Y to $1.66 billion (up 6.8% on a constant currency basis), beating the consensus of $1.59 billion. Adjusted EPS was $1.61, which came in above the consensus of $1.41 and $1.55 a year ago. "We are encouraged by the better than expected results…

Benzinga · May 3, 2022

Why Sabre Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Sabre Corp (NASDAQ:SABR) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 79% year-on-year to $584.9 million, beating the consensus of $536.4 million. Revenue growth was driven by higher global air, hotel, and other travel bookings reflecting continued recovery from the pandemic. Travel Solutions revenue rose 85% Y/Y to $534 million, and the corresponding operating income…

Benzinga · May 3, 2022

1,414 fresh Covid-19 cases in Delhi; positivity rate drops to 5.97 pc

NEW DELHI: Delhi on Tuesday reported 1,414 Covid-19 cases, around 31 per cent more than a day ago, though the positivity rate came down to 5.97 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. One death occurred due to the disease.

The Times of India · May 3, 2022

Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

Countries around the world are barrelling towards a health workforce crisis. Driven by unrelenting waves of COVID-19, poor working conditions, inadequate pay and a host of other factors, health workers in many countries, including Canada, are exiting the workforce in unprecedented numbers.

The Conversation · May 3, 2022