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The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Universities had record job losses, but not as many as feared – and the worst may be over

Many universities, facing revenue losses due to COVID-19, announced major staff cuts over the past two years.

The Conversation

HMRC accused of ‘ignorance and inaction’ over £6bn Covid fraud

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves condemns tax authority after billions in scam business loans written off

The Guardian - UK

Swann seeks ministers’ input over Covid relaxations after legal advice

The Covid-19 regulations are not due to expire until March 24, but were previously reviewed by the Executive every three weeks.

The Independent UK

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Thai large-cap stocks lure foreign funds

Foreign funds continue to flow into Thai large-cap stocks, pushing the SET Index past 1,700 points, the highest level in two years since the Covid outbreak started at the beginning of 2020.

Bangkok Post

Ranchi reports 35 new Covid cases

RANCHI: Ranchi logged 35 new cases of Covid-19 and 49 people were discharged on Thursday, as per Covid bulletin of the district administration. No deaths were reported. At present, the active cases in the district is 727.

The Times of India

Chennai: Covid caution thrown to wind at meetings

CHENNAI: The poll panel has imposed several restrictions on campaigning for the urban local body polls in Chennai until February 11, but as state leaders join the candidates for door-to-door canvassing and at party meetings, all Covid rules and norms are out of the window. Few are seen wearing a…

The Times of India

Covid travel: All the different rules between Spain and Scotland as UK entry requirements ease

As travel restrictions ease for many, reports have said that British families are avoiding Spain due to their strict guidelines. This comes just as the UK are easing theirs.

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Wales to relax Covid curbs but self-isolation rules will remain

Passes for events and venues to be dropped as first minister Mark Drakeford says brighter times are ahead

The Guardian - UK

Covid passes and need for face coverings in some venues to be scrapped in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford said vaccination levels and decreasing infection rates mean the country can ‘look forward to brighter times ahead’.

The Independent UK

Face masks and Covid passes to be scrapped in latest Welsh Government lockdown review

First Minister Mark Drakeford has set dates for relaxing Covid restrictions in Wales

Wales Online

'Prince Charles testing positive again reminds us Covid pandemic is not over'

Prince Charles has contracted Covid-19 for a second time. It is hoped he has not passed it on to the Queen. The Palace said she is not showing symptoms and she is expected to take daily tests

Daily Mirror

Latest breakdown of Covid infections across Bristol region

Over 1,000 new cases were confirmed across the region, but there has been a drop

Bristol Post

Covid: More than quarter of young adults still unvaccinated in some London boroughs

At least a quarter of young adults in some London boroughs are still unvaccinated, according to analysis of the latest data.

Evening Standard

Victoria’s ‘code brown’ to end; WA records second Covid death – as it happened

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Bristol Post

What are the Covid rules in Wales? Everything you need to know as England relaxes the rules

What you can expect in the coming weeks

Daily Mirror

Queen facing days of Covid tests after meeting Charles just before positive result

Buckingham Palace tonight refused to confirm whether the Queen had tested positive or negative, but palace sources insisted she was not displaying symptoms of Covid-19

Daily Record

Boris ending isolation is 'diversion from lockdown parties' says Scots Covid advisor

The move to end self-isolation rules is a "distraction" not based on science, said Professor Devi Sridhar.

Daily Mirror

Minister repeatedly refuses to answer questions on off-the-books Covid contracts meeting

Hauled before MPs today, Health Minister Maggie Throup repeatedly refused to confirm the meeting between Matt Hancock and Owen Paterson in the Commons voting lobby took place

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Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries will abandon her ally Boris Johnson - if he kicks a dog

Boris Johnson's loyal ally Nadine Dorries said she'll back the PM if he breaks Covid laws over Partygate - but at least she set one threshold that will make her turn

Chronicle Live

'Remarkable' public health boss to retire after leading Newcastle's fight against Covid-19

Prof Eugene Milne will step down in April and has been praised as "among the most reliable sources of information" in the city during the pandemic crisis

Evening Standard

Covid: ‘Booster jabs ‘prevented more than 100,000 hospitalisations during Omicron wave’

Booster vaccinations for Covid prevented over 100,000 hospitalisations during the Omicron wave, according to analysis by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Evening Standard

Covid: London cases drop below peak as Boris Johnson announces end to restrictions

‘It is somewhat reassuring to see signs of rates slowing down,’ professor Tim Spector said

Irish Mirror

Irish stars won't have to show proof of Covid vaccination to attend Academy Awards

Belfast director Kenneth Branagh, Jessie Buckley and Van Morrison are all up for an Oscar at next month's ceremony

Evening Standard

Queen met Prince Charles before he tested positive for Covid

The monarch is not displaying any symptoms but the situation will continue to be monitored, a Palace source said

The Independent UK

Real prospect Covid restrictions might remain, warns O’Neill

The Health Minister is to write to other ministers and is understood to be unlikely to make a decision on Thursday.

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