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New Covid variant Arcturus emerges as India sees surge in infections

Face masks have been brought back in some parts of the country, with doctors saying that a new symptom is being reported in children

Chronicle Live

New 'Arcturus' Covid variant as surge of cases sees face mask rules return

The strain, a sub-variant of Omicron, has resulted in a 13-fold increase of cases across India with protection measures put back in place for the first time in a year.

Daily Record

BoT stresses post-election policy coordination

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) says it is ready to work with the new government on coordinating fiscal and monetary policies now that most stimulus measures introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic are being wound down.

Bangkok Post

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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

OPINION - The SNP are learning exactly where arrogance and leadership cults lead

Bankcrupties, as Ernest Hemingway put it, happen “in two ways — gradually and then suddenly”. That quip captures the tragi-farce playing out in the SNP. The party which rode the high horse of Scottish nationalism as the governing party at Holyrood since 2007 also captured support south of the border.…

Evening Standard

New Covid variant 'Arcturus' emerges with compulsory masks returning after surge

The troubling 'Arcturus' Covid variant is more formally known as the Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16 with most cases coming from India which has seen a recent surge in infections

Daily Mirror

Covid test tech being developed for conditions such as diabetes and Lyme disease

The skills learned during the pandemic are being expanded into other illnesses

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Technology behind Covid tests to be developed to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.

The Independent UK

This Bird's Ingenious Survival Skill Could Inspire Revolutionary Technology

A bird called the Namaqua sandgrouse could inspire designs for better water bottles, Covid-19 tests, and even ways to source drinking water from the air.

Inverse

Motorhome 'seized by police' was to be SNP campaign bus

A MOTORHOME which was reportedly seized by police amid an investigation into SNP finances was intended to be a bus used for campaigning.

The National (Scotland)

Irish Rail announces return of catering services on specific Dublin route

Irish Rail's food trolley service, which was shut down back in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, is finally returning — only there's a catch

Dublin Live

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Professor Marcia Langton on the Voice's powers and potential

Professor Marcia Langton holds the Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, and was co-author (with Professor Tom Calma) of the Indigenous Voice Co-design Process report to the Morrison government. She has been a fighter for rights and progress for Indigenous Australians for decades, and she’s…

The Conversation

Uniqlo Owner Expected to Post 30% Profit Rise, as Investors Eye China Results

Second-quarter results from Japan's Fast Retailing Co (9983.T), owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, will on Thursday offer a window into how rapidly demand in China is recovering after the lifting of pandemic curbs. The company, Japan's biggest retailer, reported a 2% dip in operating profit in the first quarter, partly…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Widow of BBC presenter who died after Covid jab says ‘no alternative’ but to sue AstraZeneca

BBC Radio Newcastle’s Lisa Shaw had her first jab in May 2021 and died just a week later

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Danny Batth on the surprise factor that may have helped Sunderland step up to the Championship

Sunderland captain Danny Batth says the financial impact of Covid has levelled the playing field, to an extent

Reason

The Media and Politicians Keep Trying To Censor Things That Turn Out To Be True

The COVID-19 lab leak theory was labeled "misinformation." Now it's the most plausible explanation.

Daily Record

SNP motorhome 'seized by police' was to be Holyrood election campaign battle bus

EXCLUSIVE: A party source said the vehicle was never used after covid restrictions were lifted in 2021

AAP

Struggle for Qld maternity staff detailed in FOI docs

Maternity services in some Queensland towns were under stress last year due to a COVID-19 wave, documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws show.

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Newcastle Herald

Flu season brings a familiar challenge after battle of the COVID years

In NSW, authorities are already urging people at higher risk of severe illness to see their doctor.

The Independent UK

Far-right Maryland sheriff indicted on machine gun charges had links to anti-immigrant groups, report says

Officer has links to ‘constitutional sheriffs’ movement

Bangkok Post

Consumers buoyant about tourism

Consumer confidence rose for the 10th straight month in March, reaching the highest level in 37 months, boosted by the positive impact of easing Covid-19 outbreaks and the recovery of domestic tourism, which has left consumers feeling happier and more optimistic.

Bangkok Post

The Coffee Club resumes expansion in Thailand

The Coffee Club, an Australian restaurant, has resumed its expansion after its business started to see a full recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 outbreaks last year.

The Conversation

Another COVID winter is coming. Is this the calm before another peak?

Australia is currently experiencing the longest break between infection peaks since Omicron arrived in late 2021 and community-wide transmission took off.

Newcastle Herald

'Contagious and deadly': Flu returns as COVID lingers

COVID vaccines can be administered on the same day as an influenza vaccine.

Louder

The Emerald Dawn forced to cancel UK tour

The Emerald Dawn April live shows cancelled due to band member contracting Covid

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