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VIJAYAWADA: Covid-19 situation in the rural and suburban areas surrounding the city is alarming when compared to other areas. Positivity rate is increasing significantly in rural areas after Sankranti celebrations and the health wing authorities have deployed special teams and sample collection points to intensify tests there.

BHOPAL: Three in ten people being tested for Covid-19 in Bhopal are turning out to be infected. Positivity rate in the Madhya Pradesh state capital rose to 30.53%, according to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reporting.

MUMBAI: Senior citizens account for 84% of Mumbai’s Covid-19 deaths in January so far, making up a much higher proportion of fatalities than during the second wave. But the Omicron-driven third wave has claimed fewer lives (159), way lower than the second wave peak.

Liar Boris Johnson has nowhere left to hide now it has emerged that a Covid lockdown law-breaking birthday party was held for him in Downing Street. Even a fibber as shameless as the charlatan in Number 10 cannot pretend he did not know a gatherin

‘No beds for your stroke, no beds for your heart attack, no beds for your car crash, no beds for your sick child’

Furious response from MPs and bereaved after revelation of celebration held indoors in contravention of Covid restrictions

From ‘cheese and wine’ in Downing Street to ‘boozy’ leaving dos – the number of suspect events grows to 15

On the day of the alleged party, Downing Street was thanking the public for following the rules

The vast majority of remaining Covid restrictions are being scrapped, with many in the hospitality industry in an ongoing battle to stay afloat.

The Welsh Government made the admission in response to a Freedom of Information request

The new easing of testing measures were agreed following a cross-UK meeting between governments on Monday.