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Covid deaths in Maharashtra vault to 86. Weekend numbers added: Official

MUMBAI: The state added a steep 86 deaths, the highest in 110 days since October 6 (90), on Tuesday. So far in the third Covid wave, the state had reported a maximum of 53 deaths on January 18. A day after a drop in cases, the state also recorded a…

The Times of India

Recoveries top Covid cases after a month; 12 dead in Pune

PUNE: The number of people recovering from Covid-19 infection (11,638) exceeded fresh cases (10,981) after a gap of 28 days in the Pune Metropolitan Region on Tuesday. Besides, 12 more patients succumbed to the infection in the region in the last 24 hours.

The Times of India

Covid deaths lowest among those with hybrid immunity: Maharashtra analysis

PUNE: The death rate in those with hybrid immunity — natural infection followed by vaccination — is the lowest among all Covid casualties, an analysis by the state’s Medical Education and Drug Department (MEDD) has shown.

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Pandemic hits tricolour sales in Jaipur

JAIPUR: The pandemic has taken a toll on the sale of flags during Republic day. Prior to Covid, wholesalers used to sell 1.5 lakh tricolour but now the sale has dipped due to the lockdown and closure of educational institutions.

The Times of India

Jaipur: Third Covid wave affects 21-30 age group the most instead of kids

JAIPUR: The state health department figures so far have proved the experts wrong who believed that the third Covid wave would affect children the most.

The Times of India

‘Perfect storm’: fears for WA homeless people as data reveals low Covid vaccination rate

Exclusive: Homeless Healthcare audit of more than 500 vulnerable patients shows 32% completely unvaccinated

The Guardian - AU

2.2 lakh in state seek payout for 1.4 lakh Maharashtra Covid deaths

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has so far received 2.2 lakh applications from family members of deceased Covid-19 patients for ex gratia payment of Rs 50,000 each. As on Tuesday morning. though, Covid deaths recorded in the state totalled 1,42,151.

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Innovation is key to economic recovery

The Thai economy is in deep trouble. For a quick recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic, the government must give research and development a chance and let innovations lead the way.

Bangkok Post

COVID updates: Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia — as it happened

Keep up to date with all the COVID-19 news from across Australia.

ABC News

Crowds march for Invasion Day protests – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

England evacuated from hotel due to fire and Marler tests positive for Covid

The England squad was squad ‘calm and well’ after the disruption at the Brighton hotel while joe Marler could miss Scotland match after catching virus for second time

The Guardian - UK

Scotland risks 'sliding into skills emergency' unless more cash can be found for colleges

According to Colleges Scotland, the sector is facing a funding loss of £51.9 million - with this including £28 million of additional funding it had received in the aftermath of Covid.

Glasgow Live

How are Queensland's hospitals coping as COVID's Omicron variant peaks?

As the Omicron wave surges on the Gold Coast, the city's health service is dealing with eight wards full of COVID patients, and doctors warn they expect the tail of the peak to be "very long".

ABC News

Sajid Javid to unveil plan by spring on how UK can ‘learn to live with Covid’

The Health Secretary said he will set out a plan by spring on how the Government thinks the country can “learn to live with Covid”.

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Daily Mirror

No, Boris Johnson did not 'get all the big calls right' on Covid

The Prime Minister's allies claim he did a good job steering the country through the pandemic, but from late lockdowns to care home failures, the record reveals some spectacular errors

Daily Mirror

Primary school kids left socially 'three years behind' post-Covid, headteacher says

Teachers also told the Education Select Committee catch-up tutors were not always well trained to build relationships with vulnerable pupils or help the youngest children with their reading

The Independent UK

Fines of more than £10,000 were issued for birthday parties in Covid lockdown

Enfield resident Torino Reid is one of those who was handed a huge fine

The Guardian - AU

A letter to New Zealand, from Covid-ravaged Australia

Omicron has played out in a series of strange stages in Australia. Here’s what to expect when the wave hits

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Reason

Why Are Vaccinated Americans Still Worrying About COVID?

Maybe it's because pandemic policies are forcing them to continue being anxious.

Daily Mirror

Premier League clubs to discuss Covid postponement rules after Arsenal controversy

Arsenal were able to get their north London derby postponed with only one Covid case, but plenty of injuries and AFCON call-ups, which angered Tottenham and their Premier League rivals

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon was right to say English covid rate 20% higher than Scotland, rules stats chief

The First Minister was accused of having “seriously twisted” the Covid figures by the Lib Dems.

Wales Online

Wilko issues important Covid-19 update affecting all its stores in England

Advice echoes that from supermarket chain Sainsbury's

Daily Record

Hospitality venues and nightclubs enjoy latest Covid easing as cases fall continues

The latest measures - including allowing nightclubs to re-open for the first time since Boxing Day - came into effect on Monday.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s reference to higher Covid rates in England was accurate – watchdog

The UK Statistics Authority has said the First Minister was right when she said England’s infection rate was more than 20% higher than Scotland’s.

Evening Standard

Holiday bookings rocket after Covid tests for vaccinated travellers axed from February 11

Holiday bookings for February half term and Easter breaks have soared after Covid travel restrictions were relaxed.

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