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The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

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

Daily Record

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

The Independent UK

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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.

Daily Record

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

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

Liverpool Echo

Evening Standard Comment: London’s on the up — let’s keep it that way

The streets may still be quieter than normal, but the green shoots of London’s recovery are very much in view. As Covid restrictions continue to ease, transport passenger figures and office capacity have risen, albeit from a low base.

Evening Standard

‘I don’t think we should rush’: Anxiety and relief as masks and Covid passes axed

Face coverings are no longer a legal requirement in England, but shopkeepers tell Thomas Kingsley they will still ask customers to wear masks

The Independent UK

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London’s lockdown rule-breakers tell all

Police raids, massive fines and life-changing court orders — as we await Sue Gray’s report, Tristan Kirk tells the stories of those who paid the price for breaking Covid rules

Evening Standard

'The last thing we want is more restrictions': North East urged to keep masks on to avoid new lockdown

With Covid infections still high in the North East, public health chiefs have urged locals to be cautious

Chronicle Live

How many minutes Wales' Six Nations players have actually had since the autumn as startling situation emerges

A number of players have been very limited in their game-time due to Covid-related issues and injury

Wales Online

Rail firms offering free Greggs breakfasts to commuters in effort to boost travel during peak times

Train operators have taken a financial hammering due to a plunge in travellers through Covid-19 restrictions, but are now hoping that commuters will return to using their services after the lifting of 'work from home' guidance

Chronicle Live

Eddie Jones takes Premier League inspiration with Six Nations plan to tackle Covid

English football's top flight has a habit of setting trends, and England rugby boss Eddie Jones has looked to the Premier League for ideas on how to manage his team during the Covid pandemic

Daily Mirror

The latest Covid rules in North East hospitals as the Government's Plan B changes come to an end

North East NHS hospital trusts have reminded the public that Covid-19 restrictions - including on visitors - remain in place even as Plan B ends.

Chronicle Live

Ireland's Covid-19 hotspots as one county continues to struggle with Omicron cases

New data from the HPSC shows the counties that recorded the highest incidence rates of the virus

Irish Mirror

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Evening Standard

Spotify to remove Neil Young after Joe Rogan Covid misinformation row

Neil Young will be removed from Spotify after he accused Joe Rogan of spreading misinformation regarding Covid vaccines.

Daily Record

Covid rule changes in Scotland tomorrow will impact face masks and social distancing

Two changes will be made to Scotland's Covid restrictions from Friday, January 28.

The Guardian - US

German-speaking Covid denialists seek to build paradise in Paraguay

A group of German, Austrian and Swiss immigrants has implanted an ideologically driven settlement in one of the country’s poorest regions

The Independent UK

Timeline of alleged gatherings across government during Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson facing intense scrutiny over latest reports of No 10 parties during lockdown

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The Independent UK

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

PM facing outrage after details of rule-breaking bashes continue to emerge

Manchester Evening News

Worry over 'endemic' Covid levels in ethnic minorities with lower booster uptake

Public health bosses have raised concerns about the latest data

Daily Mirror

UK saw 1,200 more deaths than normal every week in 2021 due to 'devastating' pandemic

Analysis by The Mirror reveals that across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the number of recorded deaths was more than 62,000 above the five-year average last year

The Guardian - UK

Dividends and bonuses: the firms paying out while taking in state Covid funds

Sandwich maker Greencore the latest firm to court controversy for paying bonuses while failing to repay state Covid support

The Independent UK

Covid Omicron symptoms: Which signs to look for

Latest strain manifests itself in slightly different ways to original coronavirus, which was often difficult to differentiate from common cold without testing

Reuters

Israel sees Holocaust tropes in COVID protests fuelling anti-Semitism

Protesters against COVID-19 measures who liken themselves to Jews under Nazi persecution are stoking global anti-Semitism, the Israeli government said in a report marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones reveals England's Six Nations plans for tackling overseas Covid restrictions

Unvaccinated players are currently prevented from playing in France or Italy, but England chief Eddie Jones is confident his squad can deal with any Covid-related changes

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