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Weekly Covid cases in UK increase by 1m, figures show

ONS says one in 11 people in Scotland had coronavirus in week ending 20 March – country’s highest figure since survey began

The Guardian - UK

Next Covid variant could be 'worst yet' and still 'throw surprises' - Chris Witty warns

The Government's chief medical advisor Sir Chris Witty has suggested that lockdowns may return as he warns the next coronavirus variant could be the worst one we've seen yet.

Edinburgh Live

COVID Revealed America To Be a Nation of Rulers, Not of Laws

Life is returning to "normal" after two years, but that normal includes even fewer limits on executive powers.

Reason

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Covid pandemic cannot be used as an excuse for failing A&E, says MSP

Labour's Paul O'Kane says pandemic "can't be the automatic excuse for failure"

Daily Record

Ben White interview: Arsenal star talks England return, Arteta revolution and bouncing back from debut nightmare

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal revolution is paying dividends for England, with Ben White one of four players who could be key figures at the World Cup.

Evening Standard

South Tyneside litterbug fined following flytipping run outside Covid testing centre

Richard Oliver of Boldon Colliery, dumped sacks of domestic rubbish and an industrial air filter illegally

Chronicle Live

When should lateral flow tests be used in UK once kits are no longer free?

People may turn to Covid tests less regularly once charges come in from April. When is the optimal time to use one?

The Guardian - UK

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Two years ago I said I was taking Covid ‘with a pinch of salt’ – perhaps I was wrong

March 2020 was a nightmare month in the game of prediction. But I stand firm that some of my scepticism may be borne out, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Frontline staff tell story of Covid frontline two years on from first lockdown

The message of gratitude comes as the country marks the first anniversary of lockdown on March 23.

Daily Record

Caught Covid? Expert on what you should and shouldn't do when self-isolation isn't mandatory

Even as the rules do relax, living with Covid must not mean ignoring it

Wales Online

Couple on track to retire by 40 using £15,000 they saved from Covid wedding

When covid restrictions meant Kristine Licuanan couldn't have the big wedding celebration she hoped for, she and her partner decided to invest the cash instead, and it's paying off

Daily Mirror

Life after lockdown - tell us how your social life has changed for the chance to win a £250 Ticketmaster gift card

Have your say in our survey marking the second anniversary of the first Covid lockdown

Edinburgh Live

Social welfare: How to qualify for Covid Illness Benefit as infection rates soar again

While many isolate from home, the Covid Illness Benefit remains open to those who can provide proof in one of two ways

Irish Mirror

The Chase's Paul Sinha praised for 'new rule' for contestants who take low offer

The Chase star Paul Sinha had a surprise in store for a contestant who celebrated taking the lowest offer available on the ITV show

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Irish Mirror

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar tests positive for Covid-19 and has 'mild' symptoms

"The Tánaiste is self-isolating due to a positive antigen test. He had tested negative yesterday in Brussels"

The Conversation

Caught COVID? Here’s what you should and shouldn't do when self-isolation isn’t mandatory

We are all tired of COVID. But even though the news has moved on to other concerning geopolitical issues, it is a fact that COVID is still very much with us. Vaccines have certainly helped drive down its worst effects, but the disease is here to stay, and we must…

AAP

Jets' teenager Goodwin sinks Sydney in ALM

A brace from 17-year-old Archie Goodwin has propelled a COVID-ravaged Newcastle to a 2-0 A-League Men home win over Sydney FC.

The Guardian - UK

Sud’s law: how the soap with the champagne price-tag won the pandemic

From posh restaurants to aspirational homes, Aesop handwash is everywhere – helped by Covid. But will the bubble burst?

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Evening Standard

Africa’s Covid experts build early warning systems for the next pandemic

The One Million Fevers project aims to track dangerous pathogens to avert the next outbreak

Evening Standard

Arsenal vs Tottenham derby in Women’s Super League postponed due to Covid cases in Spurs squad

Saturday’s Women’s Super League (WSL) north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham at Emirates Stadium is off following a Covid outbreak in the Spurs squad.

Irish Mirror

RTE Prime Time viewers left with "no words" after "frustrating" Covid rule debate

"The plan pretty much is to stick with the advice as there is at present in terms of wearing masks in congregated settings"

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer lobbied for PPE firm months after lawyers said she had stopped, leaked emails suggest

Exclusive: Michelle Mone promoted PPE Medpro for Covid contract in May 2020 – and again in October

The Times of India

Pakistan reports 329 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in last 24 hours

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 329 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the national command and operation center (NCOC) said on Friday.

Irish Mirror

Government decision due on key Covid rule change as employers struggle with staff absences

US health officials opted to implement a five-day isolation period back in December for the same reasons

Evening Standard

London Covid cases rise by 28% in a week

Professor Tim Spector said there had ‘never been a riskier time to travel’ In London

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