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Oil Hits Three-Week High as China Eases COVID Curbs

Oil hit a three-week high on Tuesday as China's latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions spurred hopes of a fuel demand recovery, with further support coming from cuts to US energy production caused by winter storms. China will stop requiring inbound travelers to go into quarantine, starting from Jan. 8, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Thousands of workers were fired over vaccine mandates. For some, the fight goes on

As COVID has become less virulent, the debate over vaccine mandates has faded. But some workers who were fired for refusing the shots are still fighting to be reinstated.

WEKU

Companies welcome end to China quarantines for visitors

Companies have welcomed China’s decision to end quarantines for travelers from abroad as an important step to revive slumping business activity, while Japan announced restrictions on visitors from the country as infections surge

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Doctors struggling in fight against China Covid wave as people PAID to have vaccine

China abruptly dropped many of its pandemic restrictions earlier this month, sparking widespread outbreaks that have swamped A&Es and funeral homes

Daily Mirror

Japan to require COVID tests for all visitors from China

Japan will require COVID-19 tests for all visitors from China as a temporary emergency measure against the surging infections there after Beijing largely abandoned its “zero-COVID” policy

The Independent UK

How some students are finding solutions to college campus isolation

PITTSBURGH — Most Americans have long since let go of the pandemic requirement of social distancing, but the social isolation that COVID-19 imposed has left lingering effects for many.

Tribune News Service

Fosun app lets China users get BioNTech COVID vaccines in Hong Kong

China's Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group said users of its mobile health app in China can now register to take COVID-19 booster shots in Hong Kong using BioNTech's vaccine.

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Inside UK politics' most unreal year yet - from Partygate to Liz Truss disaster

Four Chancellors, three Prime Ministers, two monarchs - and your mortgages went pear-shaped. And that's without the tractor porn. Here's our review of the year for 2022 - Britain really did have a large one

Daily Mirror

Shares gain in Asia after China relaxes more COVID rules

Shares have advanced in Asia after China announced it would relax more of its pandemic restrictions despite widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 that are straining its medical systems and disrupting economic activity

The Independent UK

Dis Life: 'The only bells ringing out on Christmas Day were the alarms from overworked NHS'

Spending Christmas Day in A&E shows how badly the NHS needs more support and if nothing changes more people will leave the sector, writes Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK

Daily Mirror

Full reopening, faster movement

Thai tourism in the first half of the year was like riding a rollercoaster as the "Test & Go" programme -- the country's reopening initiative -- was suspended in January in the wake of the Omicron variant which spread rapidly since the end of last year.

Bangkok Post

Agents hold breath on China view

Chinese visitors could reach 3-5 million next year if travel restrictions are lifted, but travel agents on the mainland are still struggling with preparations, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

Bangkok Post

Rolling with the punches

This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand,…

Bangkok Post

China will end its COVID-19 quarantine requirement for incoming passengers

The scrapping of the quarantine requirement starting Jan. 8 is a major step toward reopening travel with the rest of the world, which the government severely curtailed in a bid to keep the virus out.

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France 24

Xi urges steps to 'protect' lives as China relaxes Covid rules

China said Monday it would scrap mandatory quarantine on arrival, further unwinding years of strict virus controls as the country battles a surge in cases.

The Independent UK

China to scrap COVID-19 quarantine for incoming passengers

China will drop a COVID-19 quarantine requirement for passengers arriving from abroad starting Jan. 8

Leeds Live

Recent Leeds United history shows how pivotal Premier League festive period can be

The Whites will be looking to climb away from the Premier League drop zone over the next few days

Irish Mirror

Teacher left baffled after school gives her 'insulting' Christmas present

The art teacher was so gutted with the gift she took to social media to ask if it was a joke

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The Independent UK

In Pictures: Bargain-hunters, swimmers and fundraisers out on Boxing Day

It was a marked change from December 26 last year, when parts of the UK were still facing Covid-19 restrictions.

The Times of India

Rajasthan govt to conduct seroprevalence survey to check presence of Covid-19 antibodies

JAIPUR: Taking omicron BF.7’s looming threat seriously, Ajmer and Jaipur have been identified as two places where the health department will conduct seroprevalence survey to check presence of Covid-19 antibodies among people who have Covid-19 antibodies.

The Times of India

People must wear masks while celebrating New Year: Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar

BELAGAVI: In response to the rising Covid-19 cases in certain countries, the Karnataka government has declared that masks will be required during New Year's celebrations. Health Minister K Sudhakar also stated that celebrations should be limited to 1 am on New Year's Day.

Evening Standard

UK to stop publishing Covid modelling data in January

Modelling and its role in government decisions, especially the introduction of lockdowns and other restrictions, will likely feature in the Covid inquiry, led by Baroness Hallett, which resumes in February

Evening Standard

From Matt Hancock to Liz Truss: heroes and villains of the year 2022

Every year has its heroes and villains, but some years have an uneven balance — a villainous 2022 has been a case in point...

The Times of India

Covid preventive measures to be implemented step by step without affecting normal life: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

BELAGAVI: Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the increase in Covid cases worldwide and the spread of the Omicron sub-variant BF.7. At a cabinet meeting held on Monday, Bommai stated that the government will implement preventive measures gradually in order to minimize disruption to…

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China Races to Vaccinate Elderly, but Many Are Reluctant

Chinese authorities are going door to door and paying people older than 60 to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But even as cases surge, 64-year-old Li Liansheng said his friends are alarmed by stories of fevers, blood clots and other side effects. “When people hear about such incidents, they may not…

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