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China economic activity worsens in December as Covid spreads

BEIJING: China’s economic activity contracted at a steeper pace in December as the country suddenly reversed its Covid Zero policy and the virus swept through major cities, causing people to stay home and businesses to shut.

The Times of India

Crowds flock to Sydney for biggest New Year's Eve celebrations since pandemic began

Many of the city's spectacular ticketed vantage points sold out well ahead of tonight's celebrations, which will have a special focus on Indigenous art and World Pride events in 2023.

ABC News

Making peace with Covid

People should usher in the New Year free of concern about a severe new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic as the public is by now largely immune to the virus and life is slowly returning to usual, according to a virus expert.

Bangkok Post

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'Top bloke' bus driver who helps others named in New Year Honours

Neil Atherton said he was "overwhelmed" at being awarded the British Empire Medal for services during Covid-19.

Liverpool Echo

Tiptoeing through the minefield

2023 should be the first time in three years Thailand can fully return to normal practices after Covid-19 was downgraded to endemic in October 2022. Yet busineses still need to stay alert to several obstacles on the horizon.

Bangkok Post

WHO urges China to share specific data regularly on COVID situation

The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China's health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVID-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in infections.

Reuters

More than 'a handful'

Re: "Atthaya the toast of Thai athletes" (BP, Dec 27).

Bangkok Post

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Curbs likely for Chinese arrivals

The Ministry of Public Health looks set to propose reviving Covid-19 screening measures for international travellers, with extra steps for those from China, as the latter reopens its borders.

Bangkok Post

Hospitals in plea to New Year revellers as Covid and flu 'twindemic' sees cases soar

Figures show hospital flu cases are up more than seven-fold and Covid is still rife, with ambulance services appealing for people to use them "wisely" on Saturday night

Daily Mirror

Your guide to enjoying 2022 New Year's Eve celebrations in Perth

Crowd numbers at New Year's Eve celebrations in Perth are expected to bounce back from last year in the absence of COVID restrictions.

ABC News

Calls for another Covid booster for all Brits as country is losing its immunity

Reports that China could be experiencing up to a million new cases a day has sparked global fears about the potential for new variants to emerge with Beijing to reopen its borders next week

Daily Mirror

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK from January

Anyone flying from China from January 5 will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test before departing.

The Independent UK

UK set to re-introduce Covid travel rules after China sees a surge of fresh cases

Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives had so far been split on whether or not to introduce testing measures - after a spike in new infections in China

Chronicle Live

Dublin New Year's Eve Festival: Who is performing, how to get there, and what items are banned

It is the first time in two years that Covid-19 restrictions are not in place and festival goers are in for a treat with live music performances and more

Dublin Live

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The Independent UK

Covid: Travellers from China to need negative test to enter UK in government U-turn

France and Spain also imposes restrictions as cases soar in Beijing

The Canberra Times

Our most read stories of 2022 start off bleak, but there's good news in there, too

There were still key moments where Canberrans came together, showing the community spirit that defines the capital.

The Canberra Times

Gundaroo's Fireworks Australia helping Canberra see out 2022 with a bang on New Year's Eve

There will be four "hub" areas to see the fireworks - Regatta Point, Patrick White Lawns, Rond Terrace and Bowen Park.

France 24

Covid: France to require negative tests for arrivals from China, government says

France will require that travellers arriving from China provide a negative Covid-19 test result less than 48 hours old before departure, the health ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK

It comes after Beijing announced plans to start reissuing passports and visas for overseas trips.

Daily Mirror

UK introduces strict new Covid travel rules amid surging cases in China

Rishi Sunak’s party had been split on whether to introduce the testing measures, after the lifting of Covid restrictions in China caused a wave of infections

Evening Standard

Travellers from China to UK will need have negative Covid test from January 5

UK set to announce it will require travellers from China to have negative Covid test before arrival

Manchester Evening News

The court cases that shocked Greater Manchester in 2022

Court reporter Andrew Bardsley looks back at some of the most high profile cases the M.E.N. has covered

Wales Online

New Year's Eve fireworks back with a bang for 2022 - where you can see the best

Covid restrictions over the last three years have led to many big December 31 events being cancelled

Nottingham Post

Notts health bosses urge public to help NHS deal with pressures as 'critical incident' declared

High numbers of patients continue to arrive at hospitals, creating a high demand across the system, extended waiting times to access beds within our hospitals and difficulties in discharging patients as well as the rise in Covid-19 and flu cases, ICB said.

Daily Record

Spain updates Covid-19 rules following surge in cases abroad

Spanish health minister Carolina Darias told press that the country will require all air passengers coming from China to have negative Covid-19 tests or proof of vaccination.

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