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I didn’t take Covid seriously enough, admits leading statistician

Sir David Spiegelhalter tells Desert Island Discs he wouldn’t make a good government adviser because he is too optimistic

The Guardian - UK

999 system to ID Scots covid sufferers at start of pandemic got it wrong 94% of time

The study also found worrying increases in the numbers of patients “non-conveyed” to hospital and a high death rate among this group.

Daily Record

No probes into Scotland's 4888 care home covid deaths completed since criminal investigation launched

Many of the bereaved families, who have heard nothing from investigators, believe it could be years before they get to the truth.

Daily Record

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Perth high school Corpus Christi announces two-week closure as 31 new WA COVID cases reported

WA authorities report 31 new COVID cases as Perth's Corpus Christi College says its secondary school will revert to online learning for two weeks in the wake of two more infections.

ABC News

50% dip in active Covid cases, peak not over in Pune: Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar

PUNE: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said there had been a 50% drop in active cases in the district but it was yet to see a clear easing of the third wave.

The Times of India

Winter Olympics day two: curling, ski jumping, luge and freestyle skiing – as it happened

Team GB face Norway in mixed doubles and there are medals up for grabs in the luge, moguls and ski jumping. Join Martin Belam for the latest

The Guardian - US

Kirit Somaiya assaulted at PMC building, says BJP; Shiv Sena refutes charge

PUNE: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya was allegedly manhandled by Shiv Sena workers at the Pune Municipal Corporation building on Saturday when he went there to discuss with the authorities the alleged irregularities in the Covid jumbo hospital contract.

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Pune: Decision on jumbo hubs in March

PUNE: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the final decision related to the operations of Covid jumbo facilities in the Pune and the Pimpri Chinchwad civic limits would be taken after February 28.

The Times of India

Most January deaths in Maharashtra due to comorbidities and not caused by Covid, say experts

PUNE: The deaths of several Covid patients in January this year were coincidental and not due to the disease though the casualty count increased last month four-fold compared to that in December last year, state task force members and hospitals treating coronavirus-infected patients told TOI.

The Times of India

Kerala: Regular school hours back as final exams approach

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of the government decision to restart offline education for classes X, XI and XII on Monday, the general education department has decided to reinstate regular school hours. Accordingly, classes would be held from morning to evening. Following the Covid surge, the department had been restricting the…

The Times of India

Kerala reports 33,538 Covid cases; TPR at 32.63%

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state reported 33,538 cases from 1,02,778 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The test positivity rate is at 32.63%.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Post vax, teenagers live it up on Saraswati Puja

KOLKATA: After a year’s gap due to Covid restrictions, educational institutes opened their gates for Saraswati Puja darshan on Saturday. Now that the 15-17 age group has started getting vaccinated, youngsters were more confident, and, clad in festive attire, made the most of this festival.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Unlocking will see minor spurt in Covid cases but also rapid fall, say experts

KOLKATA: As unlocking unfolds with Covid numbers sliding, experts say, each phase of reopening will lead to a minor spurt in transmission that will help extend the ‘tail of the third wave’.

The Times of India

'Deluge' of families facing homelessness amid Boris Johnson's Levelling Up plan

Charity chiefs are warning more than 220,000 households have slipped into homelessness since the Covid pandemic began and warn Boris Johnson's Levelling Up plan will not slow the tide

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Home Office slammed by inspector for airport eGates chaos amid queues and bust-ups

Government inspector David Neal blamed staff cuts, inadequate training and Covid rule changes for airport "mayhem" with queues of up to five hours at some UK airports

ABC News

How Melbourne's former infectious diseases hospital helped prepare us for COVID-19

For nearly a century, the Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital responded to epidemics of influenza, polio and HIV. Those who trained inside its doors say its legacy should not be forgotten.

The Guardian - AU

In northern NSW, housing instability is becoming a health risk

Hospital workers say the affordability crisis for buyers and renters in Byron Bay and surrounds is having far-reaching effects

Football London

What Thomas Tuchel did during FA Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle after positive Covid test

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel was not in attendance as his side edged past League One opposition in the FA Cup due to a positive Covid test, but that did not stop him getting involved in proceedings

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Manchester Evening News

Roads BLOCKED and dancing in the Arndale on day of protest in city centre

Three demonstrations hit the city centre including a large gathering against Covid vaccinations and restrictions

Chronicle Live

Couple who won a wedding with the Chronicle finally get hitched after Covid delays

Kirstin Clark and Craig Wilson won our popular Win A Wedding competition, with the Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park - and finally made it down the aisle

Daily Mirror

UK records 259 more Covid deaths with infections down 20% compared to a week ago

On Wednesday in the last week, 552 Covid deaths were confirmed, the highest figure since last February, but deaths have fluctuated around the 250 mark in the last few weeks

Football London

What exactly Thomas Tuchel must do to be at Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup final vs Palmeiras

The Chelsea boss’ trip to Abu Dhabi was previously in doubt having tested positive for Covid-19 but he could potentially be set to join up with his side ahead of the final against Palmeiras

Daily Mirror

Thomas Tuchel tests positive for Covid before Chelsea fly to Club World Cup

Chelsea have issued a statement after their manager's positive test, with the European Champions' involvement in the Club World Cup due to begin on February 9 in Abu Dhabi

Daily Mirror

Phillip Schofield ruled out of Dancing On Ice as he sends replacement message

A devastated Phillip Schofield has confirmed that he will not be hosting Dancing on Ice on Sunday after he has continued to test positive for Covid

Tribune News Service

US troops reinforce hospitals in COVID-19's battle of attrition

University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, is besieged with COVID-19 patients packing its intensive-care unit, where rooms have been improvised from plastic sheeting and staff have fallen victim to the disease. The U.S. Army is reinforcing its defenses.

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