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Covid infection rate rising among young children

Covid-19 infections are rising among children aged 5-11 years, so the government is speeding up the vaccination process for this group, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

US urges Canada to end Freedom Convoy truckers’ blockade

Canada’s government should use its federal powers to bring an end to the blockade of truckers in protest of Covid curbs, the Biden administration said.

Evening Standard

‘Holidays are back’ as Covid tests for travellers scrapped

Travel industry says latest easing of restrictions is a ‘new chapter’ as bookings surge

Evening Standard

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Premier sees life after omicron as numbers fall

Premier Dominic Perrottet insisted on Friday that "life is coming back" to NSW after the state's COVID hospital load fell 31 per cent in a week.

Newcastle Herald

Travel Northern Ireland: New advice issued for those going to France and Italy

The Department of Health has issued advice regarding Covid status for travel

Belfast Live

GDP grew by record 7.5% in 2021 despite Omicron hit

The UK economy grew by a record 7.5 per cent in 2021 as it bounced back from the Covid pandemic but contracted in December after the Omicron variant hit Britain.

Evening Standard

Covid in Wales: Key dates as Mark Drakeford moves to phase out masks and Covid passes

The dates have been unveiled at the latest review of coronavirus restrictions in Wales

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Covid news – live: Wales to end Covid passes and masks as a third of young people in cities still unvaccinated

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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

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.

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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…

Edinburgh Live

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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’.

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Wales Online

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

Daily Mirror

'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

Bristol Post

Latest breakdown of Covid infections across Bristol region

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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