Spain lifts mandatory Covid indoors mask rule for bars, shops and restaurants Masks became mandatory both indoors and outdoors shortly after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in Spain during early 2020 Wales Online · Apr 21, 2022
Global tourism to recover from Covid-19 pandemic by 2023 The global travel and tourism sectors are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and grow at a rate that will outpace global gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Thursday. Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2022
UK lawmakers vote on whether to probe Johnson's alleged lies British lawmakers look likely to order an investigation into Prime Minister Boris Johnson for allegedly lying about whether he broke coronavirus restrictions by attending illegal gatherings during the pandemic The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
Third Covid-19 vaccine dose offers ‘prolonged immune response’ – UK-wide study The study compared immune responses to seven vaccines used as a booster 28 days after two initial doses. The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
UK government drops bid to delay decision on investigation into PM Johnson The British government will not move its proposed amendment to delay a decision over whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson should be investigated over accusations he misled parliament about breaches of COVID-19 rules, parliament's speaker said. Reuters · Apr 21, 2022
IPL 2022: When you win, everything seems positive even if you commit mistakes, says Lalit Yadav MUMBAI: All-rounder Lalit Yadav, one of the blue-eyed boys of Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting, feels that a victory always creates a positive vibe despite the mistakes committed on the job. The Times of India · Apr 21, 2022
Cathay Pacific Plans To Lure Pilots With Special Allowances: Bloomberg Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (OTC:CPCAY) (OTC:CPCAF) has come up with a slew of allowances for pilots to curb mass resignations, Bloomberg reported. The pilots operating in Hong Kong are seemingly upset about the effect of the country’s stringent COVID-19 policies on travel. The report noted that starting in 2023, senior captains will… Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022
Coronavirus deaths registered in England and Wales continue to rise Deaths are on an upwards trend, following several weeks where the numbers appeared to have levelled off Wales Online · Apr 21, 2022
Australian opposition leader gets COVID while campaigning Australia’s opposition leader has tested positive for COVID-19 in the second week of an election campaign ahead of the May 21 federal election The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Antibody Provides Protection For At Least Six Months In High-Risk Individuals AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN) shared detailed results from the PROVENT Phase 3 pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) trial of Evusheld (tixagevimab and cilgavimab), formerly AZD7442. The data showed that Evusheld reduced the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 77% in the primary analysis and 83% in the six-month follow-up analysis, compared to placebo. There were no… Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022
Codiak BioSciences's Pan Beta-Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Encouraging Action In Animal Studies Codiak BioSciences Inc (NASDAQ:CDAK) announced new preclinical data from its pan beta-coronavirus vaccine program. The data demonstrate the potential for the vaccine candidate to induce cross-neutralizing antibody protection against multiple strains and an antigen-specific & immune response against structurally conserved regions of various coronavirus variants. Preclinical data showed a durable antibody response lasting… Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022
UK PM Johnson will face contempt probe, reigniting leadership doubts British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a blow to his authority on Thursday when lawmakers triggered an investigation into whether he had misled parliament and an influential former ally called on him to quit. Reuters · Apr 21, 2022
This is how Brexit, Covid and the fuel crisis could affect travel in 2022 Watch the video of our virtual event with Simon Calder and Helen Coffey: Travel 2022 - What does the rest of the year have in store? The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
Piers Morgan and Trump's friendship - highs and lows after explosive TalkTV interview Piers Morgan's interview with former US President Donald Trump is set to air on the new channel TalkTV. Piers and Trump were once good friends but fell out due to the latter's actions in office Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022 Matt Hancock to publish Covid diaries giving his 'unique perspective' on pandemic The former Health Secretary will give his side of the story, detailing the 'crucial moments of the struggle to save lives' - very likely before a public inquiry reports back
France 24 · Apr 21, 2022 Emmanuel Macron: After French president's meteoric rise, a rocky road lay ahead Emmanuel Macron won office in 2017 running as an independent centrist and an ambitious reformer. The youngest president elected in France's modern political era, Macron's rise to the Élysée Palace atop a fledgling party he had founded himself was swift and iconoclastic. But far from that smooth road, his five-year…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2022 Anthony Albanese tests positive to Covid but vows to continue election fight The Opposition leader says he will continue to work from home while isolating despite being forced off campaign trail for a week
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022 Hong Kong Disney opens as COVID eases; Shanghai deaths rise Hong Kong has relaxed pandemic restrictions with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city’s worst COVID-19 outbreak appears to be fading
Wales Online · Apr 21, 2022 Mum says living in a campervan has boosted her salary, slashed her bills and lets her spend more time with her kids Jennifer Constant and her family sold up and became nomads
Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2022 Woman catches covid twice in record 20 days as expert warns 'everyone will catch it twice' A 31-year-old healthcare worker is said to have been infected with two different variants of covid - both within just 20 days of each other, which is said to be a record.
The Conversation · Apr 21, 2022 Anthony Albanese confined to home for seven days after testing COVID positive Labor’s worst fears have been realised with Anthony Albanese testing positive for COVID.
Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022 This Morning's Holly and Phillip apologise to the Queen after birthday wishes 'slip-up' This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield wished the Queen a happy 96th birthday at the start of the show, but stumbled over their delivery
Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022 Ryanair slashes 300,000 ticket prices with some just £4.99 - in huge one-day sale No-frills airline Ryanair has kicked off a 'May-jor' ticket offer, with more than 230 destinations on offer for Summer holidays and some flights costing less than a pint of beer
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022 Woman infected with two Covid variants within record 20 days ‘People who have Covid cannot assume they are protected from reinfection’, Spanish researcher says
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022 Woman, 31, catches Covid twice within three weeks in Spain Scientists report shortest known gap between infections in fully vaccinated healthcare worker