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Covid daily death toll will not be scrapped despite MPs’ calls for it to end

Daily Covid data including case numbers, deaths and vaccination figures will not be scrapped despite the ending of legal Covid restrictions.

Evening Standard

Paris bans Covid ‘freedom convoy’ descending on French capital as trucker protests flare around world

Anybody caught taking part in the convoy in the French capital risks two years in prison and fines equivalent to some £4,000

Evening Standard

Ending last Covid rules is political, not scientific says UK expert

Professor Tim Spector has pointed out we still have more than 200,000 new cases every day

Wales Online

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Editorial: Is open government still the law in Florida?

The Florida Department of Health undermined the fight against COVID-19 by halting detailed reports on the pandemic last June. That was strike one. Strike two is the department’s effort to scuttle a lawsuit that seeks to hold the state accountable for making that poor decision. It’s another reminder of where…

Tribune News Service

Trudeau Slams Canada Trucker Protests, Police Threaten Arrests

Canadian police threatened Wednesday to arrest trucker-led protesters who have shut down central Ottawa and disrupted cross-border trade in anger at Covid health rules, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lambasted the movement as "unacceptable." With more people joining the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor and the US city…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Himachal Pradesh reported 186 Covid deaths in third wave

SHIMLA: During the third wave of Covid-19, Himachal Pradesh has so far reported 186 deaths. Bilaspur, Chamba, Kinnaur, Kullu and Sirmaur districts reported less than 10 deaths due to Covid while the maximum number of 51 deaths were reported from Kangra district, followed by 43 deaths from Shimla district, 26…

The Times of India

£500 Covid payments for low-wage workers to self-isolate could be scrapped

Boris Johnson recently announced plans to end all domestic legal restrictions in England a month earlier than planned

Manchester Evening News

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Cost of living support to be outlined in Scottish budget debate

Forbes plans to outline the final tranche of business support as part of a £300m package for firms impacted by Covid

Insider UK

Covid briefing: Seven things you need to know as No 10 staff brace for questioning over 'partygate'

Detectives investigating the lockdown parties in No 10 will begin contacting those they believe to have been involved

Wales Online

Library use plummeted in 2021, but e-visits showed 18% rise during lockdown

Covid-19 has caused a steep decline in visitors and income, but an increase in digital visits shows libraries continue to be valued, says Cipfa CEO

The Guardian - UK

Blue states are rolling back mask rules – but experts warn it’s too soon

The lifting of mandates is coming at a time when the CDC says a vast majority of the country is still seeing high Covid transmission

The Guardian - US

Why UP election may be a referendum on BJP govt’s handling of Covid-19, farmers’ protest

NEW DELHI: As Uttar Pradesh goes to the first of the seven phases of election on Thursday, the BJP government led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath faces a stiff challenge from the opposition parties, particularly the Samajwadi Party, to retain power in the most populous state of the country.

The Times of India

Covid news – live: UK move to end restrictions early ‘very brave or very stupid’, warn scientists

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The Independent UK

Covid news: Spain drops mandatory use of face masks outdoors; UK reports another 66,638 daily cases – as it happened

Face coverings still required in indoor public spaces in Spain; UK records 66,638 daily infections and 206 Covid-linked deaths

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Prince Harry: get tested for HIV to protect others in same way as for Covid

Duke of Sussex says in video with Gareth Thomas that he hopes to continue Diana’s work to eradicate stigma

The Hindu

Coronavirus live | Bengal govt to reopen primary schools after evaluating situation: Mamata

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 171 crore on Wednesday, the Union Health Ministry said

AAP

Rugby Australia, union extend pay deal

Rugby Australia and the local union have agreed to extend the players' pay deal by another year as COVID-19 continues to add financial pressure on the game.

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian education minister Sarah Courtney quits politics following French vacation criticism

Courtney will resign after drawing criticism for holiday in France as Tasmanian schools prepared to reopen amid Covid concerns

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NSW to revisit economic gender disparity in the wake of Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins

Expert women’s panel will look at ways to close gender pay gap, make childcare more affordable and accessible, and get more women into the workforce

The Independent UK

What the papers say – February 10

The nation’s papers are focused on the news that all Covid restrictions may end in two weeks.

Daily Mirror

'Boris Johnson decided to lift all Covid restrictions to avoid leadership challenge'

Many will be pleased to see an end to the disruption the country has had to accept due to Covid, but we should not ignore those with chronic conditions and low immunity not able to live a normal life

The Conversation

NSW byelections preview; federal Coalition rebounds in Essential poll

Four state byelections will occur in NSW on Saturday, with polls closing at 6pm AEDT.

France 24

New York, Massachusetts ease mask mandates as leaders seek ‘normalcy’

The governors of New York and Massachusetts announced on Wednesday that they would end certain mask mandates in their states, joining a growing list of US state leaders planning to lift face-covering rules as the latest Covid-19 surge eases.

ABC News

As COVID-19 reaches WA nursing homes, aged care workers are bracing for Omicron's impact

With two cases of COVID-19 confirmed at a residential facility in Perth, the union for aged care workers is hoping lessons are learned from how the sector handled Omicron in the eastern states.

Daily Mirror

Scientists give verdict on whether England is REALLY ready to drop Covid isolation rules

Experts raised concerns for the UK's most vulnerable after Boris Johnson announced the government's plans to abandon self isolation rules by February 24

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