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Gateshead's poorest families have been hit hardest by the Covid crisis, says health boss

Alice Wiseman's report brings together personal accounts of the pandemic from residents and the professionals who support them

Chronicle Live

World Health Organisation backs Neil Young in Covid row with Spotify

The chief of the World Health Organization chief has backed rock star Neil Young in his row with music streaming site Spotify over the spread of Covid misinformation.

Evening Standard

Investors fail to block Greencore bonuses amid anger over Covid support

Sandwich-maker joins list of firms that have not returned money to UK Treasury despite paying out to bosses

The Guardian - UK

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What are the new Covid rules for English care homes and are they safe?

The self-isolation period for positive cases is being cut and the limit on visitors lifted from next week

The Guardian - UK

WHO chief backs Neil Young over Covid misinformation row with Spotify

Singer thanked for ‘standing up against inaccuracies' after the streaming service refused to remove Joe Rogan’s podcast

The Guardian - UK

Covid Ireland: 9,938 cases but hospital stats fall in positive update from officials

The coronavirus pandemic could be entering the "end game" in Europe as case numbers continue to stabilise

Irish Mirror

Cruising And Comedy: The Spike Davis Way

Spike Davis sets dates for his Floating And Joking World Tour.

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Covid boosters raise protection against death from Omicron to 95% among 50-plus, UKHSA says

Covid boosters increase protection against death from the Omicron variant to 95% in people aged 50 and over, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Covid rules: Everything we can and can't do in Scotland as restrictions ease

Since 2020, the Scottish public have been adapting to a new way of life as a range of rules have been enforced in an attempt to control the spread of Covid. Now a lot of these restrictions are easing- here is all you need to know.

Edinburgh Live

‘Catastrophic failure’: Covid out of control in the NT, say Aboriginal groups

Territory government accused of failing to implement preprepared plans and urged to lock down central Australia

The Guardian - AU

AEC preparing to combat Trump-style misinformation in 2022 Australian election

Electoral commissioner says Australians should expect changes to voting due to Covid health measures

The Guardian - AU

UK records another 96,871 Covid cases and 338 deaths as infections leap among young children

Cases are now most prevalent among 5-9-year-olds as boosters shown to provide 95% protection against death with Omicron in over-50s

Evening Standard

UK Covid cases falling again with 96,000 new infections recorded as Plan B rules eased

Some of the most significant Plan B restrictions ended today in England, with similar measures coming into force in the other home nations

Daily Mirror

Covid crisis leads to learner-driver jitters

Younger learner drivers have found themselves under extra stress because of the coronavirus crisis and restrictions, a major study claims.

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Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Remedying Covid commute anxiety

From the rush hour with love

Daily Mirror

'Forcing Covid vaccinations on defiant NHS staff is unfair and dangerous'

The risk of losing 10% of NHS staff in England is a crazy risk to take, especially when there are workable compromises such as daily lateral flow tests, says Paul Routledge

Wales Online

Cost of Swansea Council IT project has jumped by 75% to £8.4m, councillors are told

Covid is said to be largely to blame

The Independent UK

Clinically vulnerable ‘must not be left behind’ after easing of Covid measures

‘Everyone wants to get living but some people have to do it with a leap of faith,’ immunocompromised Tom Pearman said.

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The Independent UK

Europe Covid rules: What are the latest restrictions in France, Denmark and the Netherlands?

Several Omicron-hit countries are easing their domestic Covid rules over the next month

The Times of India

India team for Cairo World Cup picked, many Olympians including Manu Bhaker not part of it

NEW DELHI: The Indian shooting team for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Cairo was picked after taking into consideration the qualification score along with final ranking points of the 64th National Championship as the selection trials could not be held owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daily Record

Prime Minister does not deserve pat on the back for covid performance, say West Lothian councillors

Request to send a letter of congratulation to Boris Johnson is kicked into the long grass

The Independent UK

National insurance rise ‘absolutely vital’, PM declares as Tory opposition grows

Conservative Treasury Committee chairman Mel Stride has called for the planned 1.25 percentage point increase to be delayed by a year.

The Independent UK

China racing against time to stamp out Beijing Covid outbreak ahead of next week’s Winter Olympics

China aims to score a diplomatic ‘victory’ through its adherence to zero-Covid policy, reports Ahmed Aboudouh

Daily Record

Scottish Government announces 20 deaths and 8,275 covid cases in last 24 hours

There are currently 1,319 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 30 being treated in intensive care.

Liverpool Echo

Mystery donor sends weekly flowers to 'cheer up' hospital patients and staff

The ward has been receiving the deliveries since the first Covid lockdown

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