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New 'Arcturus' Covid variant found in India as compulsory mask-wearing returns

The worrying 'Arcturus' Covid variant is more professionally known as an Omicron sub-variant, formally XBB.1.16, and has seen a surge of cases appearing in India.

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North Dakota’s House overrides veto of RCV ban

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Thailand hopes for major splash in tourism during Songkran

Hordes of revelers tote colorful water guns as Thailand kicks off its exuberant three-day Songkran festival at full blast for the first time since 2019, hoping for a significant boost in tourism after the industry was devastated by coronavirus travel restrictions

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Premature Mission Accomplished on COVID?

As the COVID public health emergency ends, experts say there's a real chance for a new variant to surge

Salon

When Britain’s care homes reward shareholders over staff, we need a new system

Care workers kept the industry going in the Covid years on low wages at great personal cost – yet many are still struggling, says Amy Horton of University College London

The Guardian - UK

Concern as new Covid Arcturus variant found in UK while surge in India sees face mask rules return

The Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, known as Arcturus, has been confirmed in the UK after a surge in cases in India. Ireland is currently monitoring Arcturus, which has been classified as a 'variant of interest' by the ECDC.

Irish Mirror

New Covid 'Arcturus' variant cases confirmed in UK as mask rules return in India

A fast-spreading sub-variant that one expert called 'the big dog' has been located in the UK by health officials.

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New Covid Arcturus variant found in UK as India forced to bring back mask laws

Mask wearing laws have returned in India according to reports

Nottingham Post

China's exports rise unexpectedly, but economists warn of weakness ahead

China's exports unexpectedly surged in March, with officials flagging rising demand for electric vehicles, but analysts cautioned the improvement partly reflects suppliers catching up with unfulfilled orders after last year's COVID-19 disruptions.

Reuters

New Covid variant sparks fear as India sees huge surge of infections

The World Health Organisation said it is currently monitoring the new variant

The Independent UK

50 cases of new Covid variant which has seen India bring back masks found in UK

'Arcturus' is a spin-off of the Omicron variant and is believed to be the most contagious variant yet

Wales Online

New Covid Arcturus variant found in UK - as India forced to bring back mask laws

A new Covid variant has been confirmed to have reached the UK - the same strain that has forced India to run mock drills to prepare its hospitals for a surge in patients as it reintroduces some mask laws

Daily Mirror

Commentary: The IRS is becoming a model of efficiency. Really

Paying taxes is like paying a visit to the dentist: We might not like doing it, but deep down we know we need to. Among other things, our federal taxes fund national defense, health care for veterans, loans to small businesses, critical repairs for crumbling road and rail bridges, and…

Tribune News Service

Who is eligible for a Covid booster as experts urge people to get a jab now

The latest vaccination round has just begun

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Scotland could face Euro 2028 playoff against home nations for host spot if qualification campaign fails

UEFA have been asked to keep aside two slots for hosts but with five of them, how to allocate them is still to be worked out.

Daily Record

Alistair Johnston and the road to Celtic extra efforts amid tapping into the David Beckham playbook

Steve Guppy played a key role in helping coach rookie college draft Johnston to his first team debut in the MLS

The Guardian - AU

Legal groups warn NSW police Covid fines are invalid

NSW government yet to reveal what will happen to 29,000 infringements after recent supreme court ruling

Reuters

U.S., Cuban officials discuss migration as COVID border restrictions set to end

U.S. and Cuban officials discussed migration issues on Wednesday as the Biden administration braces for the end of COVID-era border restrictions that have blocked Cubans in recent months from crossing into the United States from Mexico.

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Alexandra Daddario And Andrew Form's Relationship Timeline: From Meet-Cute, To Wedding And More

Alexandra Daddario and Andrew Form met by chance, then the next few years were a whirlwind. A look at their relationship.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

COVID-19 isolation period for students to be reduced

The government plans to shorten the period for which students infected with the coronavirus have to stay home, starting from May 8 when it will downgrade the legal classification of COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.

Reason

What the COVID Emergency Did to Our Freedoms. Live With Ian Vásquez, Nick Gillespie, and Zach Weissmueller

Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. ET for a discussion about Biden officially ending the COVID-19 national emergency.

WEKU

Kentucky highway fatalities drop in post-peak COVID period

Fatalities last year along Kentucky highways decreased for the first time since 2018. State officials say the 744 deaths reflect a 7.6% drop over 2021.

France 24

'Unprecedented’ situation as two African countries report outbreaks of Marburg virus

For the first time, the world is seeing two simultaneous outbreaks of the Marburg virus – one in Equatorial Guinea, the other in Tanzania. The Marburg virus is just as deadly as Ebola, to which it is closely related, but it has been extremely rare until now.

Nottingham Post

New Covid variant 'Arcturus' causes surge in cases as masks become compulsory in some areas

It has been made compulsory in some states for people to wear face coverings, which in many areas is the first time this has been done in more than a year

The Guardian - UK

India increases Covid booster jab production after surge in cases

Mock hospital drills held as new Omicron variant suspected of causing highest number of infections since 2022

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