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Australians urged to get flu shots as Covid deaths rise and winter sets in

Doctors say some coronavirus patients dying after weeks in hospital and flu season could add to strain on system

The Guardian - AU

Dumfries and Galloway education bosses say mental health support in place for pupils

Hundreds of pupils have been receiving specialist support in school after Covid turned their lives upside down

Daily Record

All hands on deck as Force overcome COVID

The Western Force are back to full strength after overcoming the COVID-19 wave that struck the club last week.

AAP

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COVID hits Bulldogs NRL captain Jackson

Canterbury have been rocked again by a positive COVID-19 case, this time to captain Josh Jackson ahead of Saturday's NRL clash with the Sydney Roosters.

AAP

What are the biggest challenges for Macron’s second term?

Emmanuel Macron pulled off an impressive feat as he became the first French president in 20 years to win a second term in office – in face of fierce antipathy amongst large numbers of voters on the left and, in even bigger numbers, to his right. Macron will have to…

France 24

Welsh morning headlines: The latest news, coronavirus, Ukraine and sport news as food banks see demand soar

Parents are skipping meals, turning off appliances and going without heating to afford the internet so their children can do their homework

Wales Online

Rehearsals in full swing for Maharashtra Day parade

With Covid curbs lifted, an all-forces rehearsal under way for the May 1 parade at Shivaji Park on Tuesday.

The Times of India

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New Zealand High Court finds quarantine allocation system infringed on rights

New Zealand's once lauded COVID-19 response took a hit on Wednesday, when a High Court judge ruled a system used to allocate places in border quarantine facilities infringed on some citizens' right to return home.

Reuters

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg blames rising inflation on COVID-19, war in Ukraine

The Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is blaming international volatility for Wednesday's inflation figures, which show the sharpest rise in cost-of-living pressures in more than two decades.

ABC News

The George licensee Vinod Parihar gets suspended sentence for hosting COVID-breaching NYE party

The owner of The George gets a seven-month suspended prison term for hosting a "secret" New Year's Eve party in Perth's CBD that breached strict COVID rules.

ABC News

Melbourne AFL premiership trio join Simon Goodwin in missing Hawthorn clash due to COVID-19 isolation

Along with coach Simon Goodwin, three of Melbourne's grand final-winning squad enter isolation as COVID-19 disrupts the Demons' preparations for Saturday's match against Hawthorn.

ABC News

China's capital in race to detect COVID cases, avoid Shanghai's distress

Millions of people in Beijing took their second COVID-19 tests of the week on Wednesday as the Chinese capital tried to keep an outbreak numbering in the dozens from spiralling into a crisis like the one the locked-down city of Shanghai is enduring.

Reuters

Premier Mark McGowan confident it is the right time to lift WA COVID restrictions

As Western Australia sees most of its COVID restrictions lifted, Premier Mark McGowan says authorities are thinking of alternative uses for a purpose-built quarantine facility which may be obsolete by the time it is built.

ABC News

Airlines informed of new arrival rules

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has informed airlines worldwide of new arrival rules to be imposed this Sunday, including an end to compulsory Covid-19 tests upon arrival.

Bangkok Post

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Anthony Fauci Thinks Scientific Expertise Trumps the Rule of Law

The president’s COVID-19 adviser embodies the arrogance of technocrats who are sure they know what’s best for us.

AAP

Tas to lift close contact isolation rule

Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.

The Hindu

Morning digest | 11 electrocuted during a religious procession near Thanjavur, PM Modi to interact with Chief Ministers on COVID-19 situation today, and more

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Newsday

Brock Nelson, Zdeno Chara out of Islanders' win with illness

WASHINGTON — The Islanders were able to dress only 11 forwards — one fewer than usual — for Tuesday night’s 4-1 win over the Capitals at Capital One Arena even with center Jean-Gabriel Pageau returning to the lineup after three games while in COVID-19 protocol.

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Wales Online

Changes announced to Covid testing for hospital patients in Wales

The changes to testing in hospital settings are being made now as during high community incidence of Covid-19 there has been a 'relatively modest' impact on hospital admissions and deaths

ABC News

Tasmania to relax COVID close contact isolation rule from Monday but daily rapid test needed

Close contacts of COVID cases in Tasmania will soon no longer be required to isolate, with new rules coming into force on Monday.

AAP

McGowan recovered as WA eases virus rules

Western Australia's premier says the state's lower-than-expected hospitalisation rates have paved the way for the state to remove most COVID-19 restrictions.

The Guardian - AU

Global mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads to Asia and Canada

Japan reports child with acute liver disease of unknown origin, and Canada investigating similar cases, with nearly 200 now recorded worldwide

The Conversation

Anticipating a side effect makes it more likely you'll experience it – this could contribute to vaccine hesitancy

The COVID pandemic has highlighted several interesting features of modern medical practice – most recently the “nocebo” response, which may account for a significant number of side effects people experience following vaccination.

Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris is prescribed antiviral drug after testing positive for coronavirus

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the highest ranking official in the Biden administration to test positive for the coronavirus, but was not experiencing symptoms, her office said.

The Canberra Times

COVID cases rise after long weekend with hospital admissions high

The ACT reported 997 new infections in the latest reporting period.

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