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Religious discrimination laws in limbo – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Monthly deaths 5,000 lower than forecast in England and Wales despite Omicron surge

New figures come as Boris Johnson announces end to Covid restrictions

The Independent UK

White House refuses to bow to pressure on Covid masks and tells Americans to keep wearing them indoors

The President’s chief spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Americans should continue to follow CDC advice despite a wave of Democratic states relaxing their mask rules

The Independent UK

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Morning mail: religious discrimination bill passes, Covid fines ‘imbalance’, Perth festival

Thursday: The Coalition has passed the controversial legislation through the lower house. Plus: Perth prepares for festival opening despite border closures

The Guardian - AU

Covid rules are to be axed in England, but is pandemic’s end really in sight?

Analysis: Plans to end isolation rules have been gleefully announced, but questions about infection control remain

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle begins Covid vaccine roll-out to vulnerable 5 to 11-year-olds

The first under-12s in Newcastle received their Covid-19 vaccines at a special Newcastle Racecourse clinic

Chronicle Live

Holyrood passes Covid compensation Bill and backs review of isolation grants

Deputy First Minister John Swinney agreed that the level of self isolation support grants would be reviewed.

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‘Laughably shortsighted’: readers on ending of Covid controls in England

After Boris Johnson announces plans to end restrictions a month early, Guardian readers share their reactions

The Guardian - UK

Police reconsider whether to probe No 10 Christmas quiz after new photo emerges

Scotland Yard said it is reconsidering whether the event during Covid restrictions meets the threshold for criminal investigation.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson signals end to self-isolation rules as part of ‘living with Covid’

The Prime Minister said the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive cases of Covid-19 is expected to end later this month.

The Independent UK

All Boris Johnson and Tory party photos so far – from No 10 garden to Xmas lockdown bash

Despite years of tough Covid measures limiting the chances of Brits blowing off steam, the government has made sure to squeeze in plenty of opportunities for a knees-up, with everything from garden parties to buffets

Daily Mirror

French 'Freedom convoys' on the way to Paris to show anger over Covid rules

Inspired by Canadian truckers, a 'Freedom Convoy' of French drivers has taken to the roads this Wednesday to reach Paris by Saturday to join a demonstration over the Covid vaccine pass and other social issues. Organised via social media platforms, the protesters plan to converge on Brussels on Monday 14…

Radio France Internationale

France to ditch travel testing rule for British holidaymakers – but not in time for half-term

Travellers arriving at French airports report that officials in the past 24 hours have not been asking for proof of a Covid test

The Independent UK

COVID pandemic fuels extremists: ASIO

The director-general of intelligence and security has warned of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of extremist behaviour.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Incredible imbalance’: NSW Covid fines during Delta higher in disadvantaged suburbs

Postcodes with larger Indigenous and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations bore the brunt of public health policing last year

Daily Mirror

UK Covid cases plummet 26% week-on-week as one in 19 people in England catch bug

Figures released by the Department for Health this afternoon show another 68,214 coronavirus cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours, while the death toll has risen by 276

Newsroom.co.nz

Māori-led Covid response hindered by roadblocks

While some Māori health initiatives are being derailed by anti-vaxxers, others are being stonewalled by officials.

The Independent UK

Hospital gives patients and staff mouthwash to prevent severe Covid

Researchers stress that clinical trials are required ‘to confirm benefits of oral hygiene measures’

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Irish Mirror

Ireland's Covid situation today with just days until Dr Tony Holohan makes huge restrictions decision

As of 8am today, 627 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 68 are in ICU.

The Guardian - UK

What will happen after Covid rules are scrapped in England?

What changes will mean for isolation and travel, and why Boris Johnson may be lifting restrictions early

Chronicle Live

Schools 'never really got going' after Christmas as Covid absences continue to hit classrooms

Many schools in the North East have been in crisis management mode as the impact of absences continues to be felt, education leaders have warned

Daily Record

Boris Johnson ridicules SNP plan to fight covid by cutting bottom of classroom doors

The Prime Minister managed to turn fire on the derided SNP plans when confronted about the rising cost of living in the Commons.

Daily Record

Girvan residents kept paying memberships to help Quay Zone despite long Covid closure

Councillors heard how grateful South Carrick Community Leisure was for local support during the pandemic.

The Guardian - UK

‘We all need a plan B now’: the dicey world of live music after Covid

In August 2020, the Guardian spoke to live music industry professionals who had their livelihoods destroyed by Covid. How are they faring in 2022?

Daily Mirror

Scientists link spread of Covid Delta variant to tiny, common household pet

It comes after a 23-year-old pet store worker tested positive for Covid on January 15, leading to researchers collecting swabs and blood samples from animals in the shop and the warehouse supplier

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