Russia's war heats up cooking oil prices in global squeeze Cooking oil prices have been rising worldwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and Russia's war in Ukraine has sent those costs spiraling The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
Hunter health district records more COVID-related deaths in 2022 than last two years combined The number of COVID-19 related deaths in the Hunter this year have shadowed the first two years of the pandemic combined, and it is still only April. Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2022
Welsh morning headlines: The latest news, coronavirus, Ukraine and sport news as new bank holiday is considered All the latest news you need for your Sunday Wales Online · Apr 26, 2022
WA scraps masks, proof of vaccine mandates Western Australia is set to abolish quarantine for asymptomatic COVID-19 close contacts and remove proof of vaccination and face mask mandates. AAP · Apr 26, 2022
Beijing Expands Mass Testing as Lockdown Fears Grow Beijing on Tuesday launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew that the Chinese capital may be placed under a strict lockdown like Shanghai. China is trying to contain a wave of infections in Shanghai -- its biggest city -- which has been almost… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022
Too many new coal-fired plants planned for 1.5C climate goal, report concludes Number of new plants planned fell last year, but coal-generated electricity rose by 9% to record high The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022
Ministers to assess proposals for making jubilee bank holiday permanent Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden and ITV’s Carolyn McCall say government should prioritise public wellbeing The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022
Covid camps, fenced-off apartments and workers forced to sleep in factories — inside Shanghai’s lockdown More than 25 million residents have been shut inside their homes for four weeks while officials battle to contain the city’s worst Omicron surge to date. As fences go up around housing blocks with no end to the lockdown in sight, Ed Tucker reports from China’s Covid frontline Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2022
India reports 2,483 new Covid-19 cases and 1,399 deaths; active caseload rises to 15,636 NEW DELHI: With 2,483 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,62,569, while the active cases increased to 15,636, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday. The Times of India · Apr 26, 2022
Regaining fitness after COVID infection can be hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you start exercising again Are you finding it difficult to get moving after having COVID? You are not alone. Even if you have mild symptoms, you may still experience difficulty in regaining your fitness. The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022
Western Australian students return to school for term two amid eased COVID-19 restrictions West Australian students and teachers begin to claw back a sense of normality after isolation rules and other COVID restrictions threw schools into disarray in term one. ABC News · Apr 26, 2022
We’re Fighting Covid With Faulty Data Measurements of illnesses and vaccinations haven’t kept up with the changing nature of the pandemic. Businessweek · Apr 26, 2022
Kirkby Market traders open up on Morrisons and covid after major milestone The ECHO spoke to local business owners about the town's success Liverpool Echo · Apr 26, 2022
There are 4 economic wildcards between now and election day. The first gets played this week There are four economic wildcards between now and the election, and we know exactly when each will be played. The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 South Australia to keep masks in schools as state records seven COVID deaths SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the decision to retain masks is in students' "best interests", as the state today reports 3,463 new cases of COVID-19. Seven people who tested positive for the virus have died.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2022 Hunter New England records 1306 new COVID cases The Hunter New England local health district has again topped the daily COVID-19 new case number rankings, with 1306 positive results in the 24 hours to 4pm on Monday.
The Canberra Times · Apr 26, 2022 What the new household contact rules mean for Canberrans From Tuesday April 26 at 11.59pm, household contact rules will be changing for people in Canberra.
AAP · Apr 26, 2022 Aussies more vulnerable to flu this winter Australians are being warned they are particularly vulnerable to flu this winter, as COVID-19 measures, which also suppressed circulation of flu, are eased.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 26, 2022 Chicago Teachers Union tells labor board CPS violated COVID-19 safety agreement CHICAGO — Officials with the Chicago Teachers Union argued Monday that the halting of the universal masking requirement at Chicago Public Schools last month violated their COVID-19 safety agreement by rescinding a key tenet of the plan without reopening collective bargaining.
Reuters · Apr 26, 2022 Beijing to test 20 million for COVID in bid to avert Shanghai lockdown misery Three-quarters of Beijing's 22 million people lined up for COVID-19 tests on Tuesday as authorities in the Chinese capital raced to stamp out a nascent outbreak and avert the debilitating city-wide lockdown that has shrouded Shanghai for a month.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 26, 2022 1st COVID treatment for kids under 12 gets FDA approval. What to know about Veklury The Food and Drug Administration approved Veklury — also known as the drug remdesivir — as the first COVID-19 treatment for children younger than 12 on Monday, April 25.
The Canberra Times · Apr 26, 2022 Total ACT COVID-19 infections pass 100,000 as hospitalisations rise The ACT reported 831 new infections in the latest reporting period.
Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2022 13,816 new Covid cases, 120 more deaths The country registered 120 more Covid-19 fatalities and 13,816 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning.
The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022 How can more people be on unemployment benefits than before COVID, with fewer unemployed Australians? Here's how So low is Australia’s unemployment rate, the official count says there are now just 580,300 people unemployed – the least since 2009, when Australia’s population was one-sixth smaller than it is today. Compared to just before the start of the pandemic, 184,800 fewer Australians are now unemployed.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 School returns for ACT students but public, Catholic and independent systems opt for different COVID-19 rules Education Minister Yvette Berry acknowledges that tighter restrictions in public schools may frustrate families, but says teachers must be consulted.