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The end of Queensland's Omicron COVID wave in sight as state records nine more deaths

Queensland records 5,795 COVID cases and nine deaths, including six in aged care homes, as the Chief Health Officer indicates when the Omicron wave will soon come to its end.

ABC News

ACT begins easing of COVID-19 restrictions

The ACT is scrapping density limits and other restrictions with mask rules to be relaxed next week as the national capital unwinds COVID-19 control measures.

AAP

Covid passes no longer have to be used in Wales

Venues can still choose to ask you to show one but the legal requirement has ended

Wales Online

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Wales drops use of Covid passes at indoor and outdoor venues

From Friday, spaces such as cinemas, nightclubs, sportsgrounds and theatres will no longer need to check visitors’ vaccination status.

The Independent UK

Blackhawks notebook: Seth Jones finally faces Blue Jackets for 1st time since trade

After missing the Hawks’ Jan. 11 game in Columbus with COVID-19, Jones — as well as Adam Boqvist — was healthy Thursday to play his former team.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Likely day' for end of face masks in Ireland except for in one setting as Covid restrictions to end

Last of the main restrictions will be dropped by Government following NPHET giving the green light on Thursday

Irish Mirror

ACT to ease Covid restrictions; Bob Katter decries ‘super sneaky’ passing of firearms bill – as it happened

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Morning mail: Covid restrictions ease in NSW and Victoria, Biden warns on Ukraine, calls for calm after shark attack

Friday: Restrictions introduced to curb the spread of Omicron, including bans on singing and dancing, will be eased over the next week in NSW and Victoria. Plus: how we can repel threats to Australian democracy

The Guardian - AU

New York City mayor Eric Adams calls for a way out of ‘pandemic prison’

Mr Adams joked that some workers who refused to return to the office because of Covid fears were hitting the club in their spare time

The Independent UK

Employers still want more workers, despite COVID-19's Omicron wave

Australia's economy has weathered COVID-19's Omicron wave over the summer, and workers are still in strong demand, according to economists.

ABC News

US has suffered more than 1m excess deaths during pandemic, CDC finds

The latest statistic hints at the breadth of Covid-19’s impact on health in the United States

The Guardian - US

'Not a chance' - Parents react to younger children being offered Covid vaccine

The rollout of the jab for five to 11-year-olds is expected to start in April

Manchester Evening News

7,000 Covid air purifiers promised for classrooms still not delivered as half term ends

Government promised to provide the machines to improve ventilation in classrooms

The Independent UK

Culture after Covid-19: UNESCO calls for better protection for arts workers

An estimated 10 million jobs were lost in the creative industries in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report from the United Nations' cultural agency UNESCO. The organisation estimates that shutdowns and other restrictions incurred a loss of $750 billion to the global economy. The UN body…

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UK records 51,899 more Covid infections and 183 deaths as Sajid Javid says UK is ‘seeing other side of Omicron wave’

Boris Johnson is set to announce his ‘living with Covid’ plans next week

The Guardian - AU

Australian nursing students struggle to complete training due to Covid restrictions

Major trained nurse shortage predicted if trainees unable to obtain and complete placements, which are required to graduate

Dublin Live

Covid-19 Ireland: NPHET 'agrees' to scrap most face mask rules as restrictions set to end

If the proposal is accepted by government, masks would no longer be required in shops, schools, public transport and offices

The Independent UK

Family of three all found dead at home from Covid

Police visited the home after the family wasn’t heard from for days

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Portugal and Maderia Covid travel rules on vaccines, masks and where you need a Covid pass

The rules for tourists from the UK flying to destinations like Faro and Funchal in the near future

Daily Record

Covid infection puts you at higher risk of anxiety and depression, according to study

The research compared people who previously had Covid-19 to those who had never suffered with the virus.

Daily Mirror

'Healthy' dad-of-three said last goodbye on 30-second call to family before Covid death

The wife of Des Louza, from Wolverhampton, who was married to him for almost 30 years, could only visit him in a hazmat suit once he was in a coma after contracting Covid a week before

Irish Mirror

NPHET 'agrees' to change face mask rules as Ireland Covid restrictions set to end

Mr McGrath said we should “let the children smile” again in our schools.

Manchester Evening News

Covid slashed rail journeys by 80 per cent in the North West last year - the lowest recorded in nearly 30 years

"Most of the difference can be explained by the restrictions on non-essential travel during the pandemic"

Daily Mirror

Fears Covid sick pay from Day One could be axed as rule changes to be announced

Unions and Labour are calling on Boris Johnson to keep Statutory Sick Pay from Day One of Covid illness as the PM prepares to scrap domestic restrictions in his Living with Covid plan

Daily Record

Terminal V festival organisers set for biggest weekend yet after multiple Covid-19 postponements

The Easter weekend festival is aptly named and themed ‘Resurgence’, as organisers are ready to welcome back fans to Terminal V as it is bigger and better than ever.

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