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Albanese government pledges $50m for long Covid research as inquiry calls for action

Parliamentary committee calls for a range of new responses to ‘significant problem’, including a national database and research program

The Guardian - AU

Mexico’s president gets COVID third time, says case isn’t serious

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday he tested positive for COVID-19 and that his case isn’t serious.

Tribune News Service

$50 million boost for long COVID research as parliamentary inquiry hands down report

A parliamentary committee makes a series of recommendations to tackle long COVID, as Health Minister Mark Butler pledges $50 million to research the poorly understood condition.

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Mexico president tests positive for coronavirus for 3rd time

Mexico’s president has suspended a tour of the Yucatan peninsula after acknowledging he tested positive for the cornavirus, having previously suffered two bouts of COVID-19

The Independent UK

XBB strain set to dominate

About 52% of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand are being caused by the XBB sub-strain of the Omicron variant, according to the Centre for Medical Genomics, with a top doctor calling on the public to get a booster shot before the rainy season arrives.

Bangkok Post

Covid-era revival of interest in Welsh history prompts visitor surge

Many heritage sites such as castles and palaces in Wales are reporting rising visitor numbers

The Guardian - UK

Mexican president tests positive for COVID-19 for third time

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, the third known infection, adding that while he was not seriously ill he would take a few days off.

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Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here’s what you need to know

There are now a range of home tests that can distinguish between flu and COVID with one swab. Here's what you need to know.

The New Daily

Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here's what you need to know

If you have respiratory symptoms as we head towards winter and flu season, could it be COVID or the flu? Or something else entirely?

The Conversation

Rewards-led training regime behind long waits for UK guide dogs, says campaigner

Guide Dogs UK defended its methods and blamed drop in number of trained dogs on Covid

The Guardian - UK

Former staff criticise Cardiff restaurant owner they say still owes them money

Former staff and customers have voiced concerns over the alleged conduct of former Park House restaurateur Adam Pledger

Wales Online

Rise in school absences since Covid driven by anxiety and lack of support, say English councils

Evidence to MPs claims parents more cautious about sending children to school with minor ailments

The Guardian - UK

The WHO’s international pandemic treaty: Meaningful public engagement must inform Canada's negotiations

One of the key lessons emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic has been that the failure of countries to sufficiently work together worsened and prolonged this deadly public health emergency.

The Conversation

People with long COVID continue to experience medical gaslighting more than 3 years into the pandemic

It’s increasingly clear that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not going away any time soon. And for some patients, their symptoms haven’t gone away either.

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Bangkok Post

Japan eyes shift to ‘quality’ experiences as inbound tourism recovers

Japan's planned end of existing Covid-19 border control measures early next month is fuelling hopes for a further recovery in inbound tourists to pre-pandemic levels and beyond.

Cycling News

Oomen and Van der Sande non-starters at Liege with COVID-19

Jumbo-Visma duo unable to take part in final Spring Classic

The National (Scotland)

Scottish actor Lorne MacFadyen on his 'nail-biting' new thriller

LORNE MacFadyen admits he’s “totally guilty” of a binge watch. Even if he adds that he prefers the week-to-week suspense of a good thriller…

Liverpool Echo

Bold Street is a special place but could be in danger of losing its soul

The city centre street has long been an enclave of much-loved independent businesses

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Bangkok Post

Daily Covid cases surge in Bangkok

The number of daily Covid-19 cases in Bangkok has surged from 400 to 700, nearly twice the number of cases reported before the Songkran festival.

The Guardian - AU

Australian aged care providers accused of ‘crying poor’ to lobby for government funding

Analyst suggests some in the industry are misleading the public about their financial position to demand higher fees

Bangkok Post

In search of some extreme heat relief

Earlier this month, spirits were high as the nation celebrated its first full-fledged Songkran in four years. No fears of Covid-19 or the sweltering heat were going to scare people out of enjoying one of the country's most-cherished holidays.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Airline reservations surge for Golden Week

Airlines announced Friday current booking results for the upcoming Golden Week holiday season, which will run April 29 to May 7. With COVID-19 set to be downgraded to a Category V infectious disease on May 8, international flights are seeing more than double the number of bookings compared to last…

The Guardian - UK

Novelist Celeste Ng: ‘There was a period when I thought I’d never write again’

The award-winning author on how Trump, Covid and anti-Asian rhetoric inspired her latest novel, digging her way out of ‘post-book fatigue’, and learning to touch type using Ulysses

Dublin Live

Bride celebrates beautiful wedding after long distance relationship works out

Liz O'Malley met her now husband in Australia and was uncertain about the longevity of the relationship when she moved home to Ireland, but it all ended well for the happy couple when they tied the knot last year

Daily Mirror

Expert warns UK is facing 5 waves of Covid a year as Arcturus spreads

Virologist Dr Lennard Lee said Covid doesn't appear to be dying out and a new variant is hitting our shores every two months, with the latest being, Arcturus

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