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UK Covid cases drop by 9% in a week as death toll rises by 296

Figures released by the Department for Health this afternoon show another 72,727 coronavirus cases have been recorded over the past 24 hours, while the death toll has risen by 296

Daily Mirror

State trooper who told governor to 'kiss my ass' over vaccine order dies of Covid

Robert LeMay recorded a video last year explaining why he refused to get vaccinated

The Independent UK

'Swipe left for unvaxxed’: Vaccine status complicates the scene on dating apps

Since the vaccine pass came into force in France, people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 can no longer meet up in bars, restaurants and cinemas – the ideal places for a date. On dating apps, an increasing number of users are posting their vaccination status. FRANCE 24 asked…

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Covid cases on its way down in East Singhbhum: Dr Rajan Chaudhry

JAMSHEDPUR: The Covid-19 graph of the third wave is moving southwards and if it continues, the positive cases will come down more in coming weeks, said Tata Steel medical advisor Dr Rajan Chaudhry on Friday.

The Times of India

Police contacting partygate 'suspects' after being handed Sue Gray dossier

Scotland Yard said people accused of breaking Covid rules at parties held in Number 10 and across Whitehall, would have to provide a "reasonable excuse" or face a fine

Daily Mirror

Social welfare Ireland: The changes to jobseeker's payments within days as 'exceptional measure' ends

Jobseeker's payments will soon return to the post office in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

Irish Mirror

Covid cases decline in Delhi, but containment zone count still over 40,000

NEW DELHI: The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi has reduced significantly in the last one week from over 11,000 cases logged on January 22, but the containment zones count remains over 40,000, according to official data. A containment zone is created by authorities to check the spread of…

The Times of India

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Jacinda Ardern goes into self-isolation after coming in contact with Covid case

New Zealand’s prime minister is asymptomatic and feeling well, says government statement

The Independent UK

‘We are so tired’: US parents and doctors say kids under five left behind in Covid vaccine race

Child Covid cases have increased dramatically due to Omicron, yet no vaccine seems on the horizon for this age group

The Guardian - US

Lionel Laurent: Spotify’s Joe Rogan drama feels like a Facebook moment

“Neil who?” You can imagine the snickering from some quarters of the tech world after rocker Neil Young demanded in a now-deleted post that music-streaming platform Spotify choose between hosting his music or popular podcaster Joe Rogan — whom he accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation.

Tribune News Service

Covid: France reports 332,398 new cases; some UK schools reintroduce mask wearing in classrooms – as it happened

New Zealand PM deemed a close contact of a person who tested positive for Covid-19; Japanese infections set record for fifth consecutive day

The Guardian - UK

How Cardiff and Swansea looked as nightclubs reopened for the first time since Christmas

'I'm ready to go out on the town and live my life'

Wales Online

Nottinghamshire now a safer place to live than before Covid, police say

It follows the release of county crime statistics

Nottingham Post

Karnataka: Omicron accounts for 67.5% infections since January 1

BENGALURU: Genome sequencing analysis by the state has revealed that 67.5% of Covid-19 cases have been triggered by the Omicron variant and 26% by Delta strains.

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The Guardian - UK

How the UK government lost £4.9bn to Covid loan fraud

The race to fund the lockdown economy ensured speed trumped due diligence, leaving the taxpayer wide open to fraud

The Guardian - UK

‘My son cowers when a shopkeeper says hello’ – are the toddlers of Covid all right?

Babies born in the first lockdown are now turning two, and have only ever known a world of masks and isolation. What will be the long-term impact?

Bristol Post

The only Bristol area that's still in the 'black zone' for Covid infection rates

Meanwhile most of central Bristol is now in the 'light purple' zone

ABC News

WA records 22 new local COVID-19 cases as cluster at Perth nightclub The Library grows

Western Australia records 22 new local COVID-19 cases, more than half of which are related to a cluster at a Perth nightclub, while two other nightclubs are added to a list of potential exposure sites.

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The Hindu

Coronavirus updates | January 29, 2022

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 164.96 crore with more than 48 lakh vaccine doses being administered on Friday, the Union health ministry said

Wales Online

'I thought Covid was mild but nearly two years later my body and mind are damaged'

"I am nowhere near who I once was. My body and brain have sustained long-term damage," says Dr Emma Kavanagh, 43

The Times of India

Another fake vaccine certificate racket busted in Hyderabad, four arrested

HYDERABAD: Police on Friday arrested four persons, including a Covid-19 data entry operator for issuing fake vaccination certificates in the old city, the third such racket to be busted in one week.

The Times of India

Kerala reports maximum Covid deaths among states in January

KOCHI: As the infection caused by highly-transmissible Omicron variant is spreading rapidly across India in January, Kerala reported the maximum number of Covid deaths in the country.

The Times of India

Karnataka: Headmistress suspended for allowing namaz in Kolar school

MULBAGAL: A government school headmistress in Kolar district, who reportedly allowed Muslim students to perform Friday namaz (prayers) on campus in order to ensure they don't miss classes and don't contract Covid-19 by stepping out, has been placed under suspension.

The Times of India

Covid: Ernakulam likely to enter Category C soon

KOCHI: Going by the rise in daily Covid cases and ICU admissions, Ernakulam is likely to enter Category C by Monday. Currently, the district has recorded 23% increase in Covid admissions in ICUs when compared to January 1 threshold.

The Times of India

Elderly make up 60% of Pune’s Covid deaths in January

PUNE: Senior citizens with one or more pre-existing ailments accounted for 60% of Pune’s total 158 Covid deaths from January 1-27, the latest report of the district administration has revealed.

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