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‘Stealth Omicron’: Everything we know about new ‘under investigation’ Covid-19 strain BA.2

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

The Independent UK

What is Covid Plan A, what are the rules and when does Plan B end?

Following his announcement during Prime Minister's Questions on January 19, Boris Johnson has directed the UK back towards Plan A which was in place before the Omicron wave. But what does this really mean, what's going and what's staying?

Daily Mirror

We are only half way through Covid pandemic, says World Health Organisation

“It’s a new virus, and we must go on treating it as though it is full of surprises, very nasty and rather cunning.”

Wales Online

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Covid briefing: Five things you need to know about Covid as unvaccinated workers from England could work in Wales

Unvaccinated NHS staff who lose jobs in England under new mandatory vaccination rules could work in Wales

Wales Online

‘It’s time to get back to full speed in London,’ says Steve Barclay

Retail and hospitality hoping the end of Plan B will boost trade

Evening Standard

Covid-19: What are the rule changes in England this week as Government ditch Plan B?

While there will be no legal obligation for people to wear face coverings across the UK as of Thursday, the Government 'recommend' that they are still worn in private or enclosed settings

Chronicle Live

UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job

Britain's Boris Johnson was fighting to shore up his premiership on Monday after his office said his birthday in 2020 was marked by a gathering in Downing Street, adding fuel to an investigation into government parties during COVID-19 lockdowns.

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More Covid-19 restrictions will lift from today including rules easing in pubs

Nicola Sturgeon announced recently that more restrictions would be lifted from today onwards as the Omircon variant begins to dissipate and new infections fall across Scotland

Edinburgh Live

Care at home service in Ayrshire didn't have staff Covid outbreak plan during spot check

The Care Inspectorate compiled a report following its visit.

Daily Record

Covid-19 Ireland: Minister Stephen Donnelly warns there could be 'more variants of concern'

The massive reopening of society after 22 months of Covid hell will also today see thousands of workers start to head back to the office for the first time in nearly two years for many

Dublin Live

Covid outbreaks among students unlikely to shut NSW schools but staff shortages could

State’s teachers union says significant disruption to staffing may cause closures as parent group says it will launch legal action over rules preventing pandemic leave

The Guardian - AU

What do school kids think about weekly rapid tests for COVID?

After two years of disrupted schooling, the prospect of doing two rapid antigen tests a week isn't bothering these students too much.

ABC News

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

The Guardian - UK

Elderly woman forced to isolate under a tree in remote community due to lack of facilities

Quarantine facilities desperately needed in Yuendumu where Covid has ripped through community, relative says

The Guardian - AU

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The Times of India

CII asks state governments to lift Covid curbs

NEW DELHI: Industry body CII has suggested that state governments should lift restrictions on economic activity, given that the occupancy rate of hospital beds due to the Omicron variant of Covid is “well within the manageable level”.

The Independent UK

Covid news – live: Minister resigns over failure to recoup coronavirus fraud losses as travel tests scrapped

Treasury minister Lord Agnew quits over handling of fraudulent business loans

The Hindu

Coronavirus live updates | India's Omicron wave may intensify in coming weeks: experts

Tens of thousands of people protested in Brussels on Sunday against COVID-19 restrictions, some clashing with police who fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse them near the European Commission's headquarters.

ABC News

South Australia records two more COVID deaths but Premier says active cases going down

South Australia has recorded two COVID-linked deaths — a woman in her 40s and a man in his 70s.

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No All Stars concerns for focused Curran

Coming off a breakout year, Warriors forward Josh Curran is keen to play for the Indigenous All Stars next month despite concerns about the COVID-19 situation.

The Times of India

Covid-19: Third wave in Kolkata sees fastest rise & fastest dip

KOLKATA: The third Covid wave has seen the quickest surge and fall in daily new cases in Kolkata with the number of affected rising eight times in just 11 days and sliding back over the next 13 days. This was far sharper than the surges witnessed during the peaks of…

The Canberra Times

COVID boosts Queanbeyan in competition with Sydney

More than 130 NSW government jobs in Queanbeyan

The Times of India

Steady slump as Mumbai sees 2,550 new Covid-19 cases, 88% lower than third wave's peak

MUMBAI: With an addition of 40,805 fresh cases, Maharashtra's Covid-19 case tally went past the 75 lakh grim mark on Sunday. The state has contributed to 19% of India's case load of 3.9 crore cases.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Data highlight need to focus on curbing comorbidities

CHENNAI: Vaccination on war footing may give immense benefits in bringing down Covid-19 deaths, but the state now has clear evidence to show that long-term health policies should focus on prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that push infectees into ICUs and complications.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle 500 postponed to 'later in the year' due to concerns about COVID

CONFIRMED: The Newcastle 500 has been postponed until later in 2022.

The Guardian - AU

Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened

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