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Schools to reopen on May 17 despite cases

Schools will reopen as scheduled on May 17 for on-site teaching despite concerns about the rate of Covid-19 infections, according to the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec).

Bangkok Post

Voiceless and vulnerable, NZ's gig workers faced more risk with fewer protections during the pandemic

Largely overlooked in the recent easing of COVID restrictions has been the unequal impact on marginalised groups such as gig workers.

The Conversation

Scientists warn public health at risk as leading Covid surveillance programme ends

Study shows 6.37 per cent of population in England infected with Covid between 8 and 31 March, the study’s highest figure on record

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Covid deaths could rise as infections continue to increase, experts warn

Case rates in England are the highest they have ever been despite the protection offered by vaccines, new data suggests.

The Independent UK

Victim punched in covid mask row to be paid £1,000 by middle-aged attacker

Alan Legge handed himself in to police following a media appeal which showed him standing in the office immediately after the assault.

Daily Record

WA school close contact rules sending families into repeated isolation, but are set to remain

Strict COVID rules about close contacts in WA schools are sending some families into repeated bouts of quarantine, but the Health Minister makes no apology for measures she says are important to contain the spread.

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From self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ to ‘red pill’ anti-lockdown crusader: What are Elon Musk’s political beliefs?

The Tesla and SpaceX tycoon has donated to both parties and attacked everyone from Joe Biden through Donald Trump to trade unions and ‘pronouns’, but underneath it all there is a consistent ideology, writes Io Dodds

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Malta to drop Covid entry rules for unvaccinated tourists in holiday boost

Malta will axe its quarantine rules for unvaccinated Brits later this month in a further boost for holidaymakers to the popular destination.

Evening Standard

Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues

The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety.

The Canberra Times

Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to fall in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester

Week on week cases across the region are down 14 per cent, figures have revealed

Manchester Evening News

Is it a cold, Covid or something else? The symptoms you need to look out for

The official list of Covid symptoms has been expanded making it harder to know if you've just got a bad cold or something worse.

Chronicle Live

Irish Prison Service rejects claims Covid prisoners are 'living in a zoo'

Prisoners who are close contacts are restricted depending on their vaccination status

Dublin Live

Thomas Tuchel hoping Carlo Ancelotti can be on touchline at Stamford Bridge

The Italian is still returning positive coronavirus tests

The Independent UK

It’s imperative to keep Covid in the headlines

Letters: Alan Walker calls on the media to keep the death toll in the public eye as the pandemic is not over, Marcia Heinemann is relieved that the official symptom list has been expanded and Jonathan Hauxwell is concerned about the lack of free tests

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Young couple facing cost of living crisis fined £2,000 for baby shower days before Covid laws changed

Judge agrees to lower monthly repayment amount - but ‘not so you can still watch Sky Sports or anything’

Edinburgh Live

EasyJet warn of further cancellations this week amid a rise in Covid staff cases

Budget airline easyJet have announced that passengers should expect more flight cancellations this week after staff have been isolating with covid. It comes as Edinburgh Airport has seen long waits at security.

Daily Record

Malta to ease Covid travel restrictions for Scots holidaymakers next week

The government said that the decision was made following its 'successful' vaccine rollout.

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Woman Claims Disabled Mum Couldn’t Take Her Meds On Nine-Hour Flight As Staff Had No Water

Ellie Fisher, 23, was surprised by her mum Natalie Williams, 49, with a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to the Dominican Republic.

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The Guardian - UK

Cancer patients seriously ill after struggle to access Covid drugs in England

Exclusive: charities say people with weakened immunity falling critically ill after struggling to access treatments on NHS

Leeds Live

Couple opening first sustainable coffee shop Humbl Coffee in Leeds

The idea started out from a dream on holiday and has grown into a huge success

Daily Mirror

Malta to scrap quarantine rules for unvaccinated Brits from next week

Malta travel rules for Brits are set to change next week as the country is scrapping quarantine requirements for travellers who are not vaccinated against Covid

Manchester Evening News

Millions available to support businesses affected by Covid - but time is running out to apply

The scheme could pay up to 100 per cent of the business rates for 2021/22 for businesses in the region, but around 60 per cent of the fund is currently unclaimed.

Wales Online

Woman terrified of catching Covid-19 at work and giving it to her husband with cancer wins unfair dismissal case

She had been told to return to the office but resigned after being unfairly forced out, a tribunal found

Daily Record

No Perth and Kinross school closures despite March seeing the highest number of COVID staff absences

Perth and Kinross Council confirmed no year groups or classes were sent home over this past term due to a shortage of teachers/staff

The Guardian - UK

Shanghai puts whole city on lockdown as Covid cases surge

Residents of China’s most populous city complain of government’s lack of organisation

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