Vellore logs nine fresh cases of COVID-19 Ranipet reports 58 fresh infections The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
Spain holidays: Latest Covid rules in place for Irish passengers who contract Covid while away If you test positive for Covid while on holiday in Spain, you may be required to isolate in line with local health requirements Irish Mirror · Jul 16, 2022
England give update on Sarina Wiegman as Lionesses manager in race for Euro 2022 quarter-final The England manager missed the Lionesses' final group game after testing positive for Covid, and could be forced to sit out their quarter-final next week Football London · Jul 16, 2022
National Ice Centre and Motorpoint Arena finances to be discussed at council meeting The council-owned centre has been propped up with more than £7m worth of loans Nottingham Post · Jul 16, 2022
Popular Nottingham Riverside festival set to return after two years Its expected to attract over 250,000 visitors to the event Nottingham Post · Jul 16, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Unified Efforts to Support Global Economy Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, addressing an Arab-US summit, said on Saturday that unified efforts were required to support the global economy. COVID-19 and the geopolitical situation necessitated more joint efforts to support the global economy, he said, adding that the environmental challenges required a "realistic and responsible" approach… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 16, 2022
Boris Johnson skips heatwave crisis meeting to ‘host Chequers party’ Prime minister ‘missing in action’ again – after skipping vital Cobra gatherings on Covid at start of premiership The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Macao extends lockdown to curb biggest COVID-19 outbreak The Chinese gambling enclave of Macao has extended its lockdown by five days as it grapples with the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in over two years The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
New Covid cases in Japan set record TOKYO: New daily Covid-19 infections in Japan hit a record high of 110,600, authorities said on Saturday, as the country enters a seventh wave spurred by the highly transmissible BA.5 Omicron subvariant. Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2022
How can you catch Covid AGAIN and how long should you wait to return to work revealed Professor Denis Kinane, a world-leading Immunologist and founding Scientist of Cignpost Diagnostics, told The Mirror when people should return to work after catching Covid Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022
How long people were forced to wait in A&E last month Statistics have been released for A&E and ambulance wait times in Merseyside Liverpool Echo · Jul 16, 2022
South Korean capital celebrates 1st Pride parade in 3 years Thousands of gay rights supporters are celebrating under a heavy police guard the South Korean capital's first Pride parade in three years after a COVID-19 hiatus The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Yves Bissouma and Fraser Forster flight decision made after Korea Covid tests The Tottenham duo have been isolating in South Korea after testing positive for Covid during the north London club's pre-season tour Football London · Jul 16, 2022
Bhutan-China ties won’t harm India’s interests: Bhutan Foreign Minister After over two years of COVID-19-induced lockdown, Bhutan will open its doors for tourists on September 23 with a new expensive policy for international tourists and Indians as well. Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji says the lessons of COVID-19 include better ties with neighbours, including China. The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
ABC News · Jul 16, 2022 Doctors slam suggested relaxation of COVID testing protocols as WA hospital case rate hits record high As the number of West Australians hospitalised with COVID-19 continues to hit new highs, doctors urge the government against abandoning hospital testing protocols.
Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2022 New lockdowns in China as Covid picks up China on Saturday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases since May, with millions in lockdown this weekend as authorities persist with their zero-Covid policy.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022 Ex-tsar angry at neglect of pupils in England left behind in pandemic Sir Kevan Collins says recovery plan may end up little more than ‘a few kids in the corner doing a bit of tutoring’
The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2022 Highest number of COVID hospitalisations recorded as new cases stay above 1000 The ACT recorded 1104 new COVID cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday.
ABC News · Jul 16, 2022 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk encourages mask-wearing in schools as COVID-19 wave worsens Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk strongly encourages children and teachers to wear masks at school from Monday "except where you can socially distance".
The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2022 From isolation, Barr in lockstep on national COVID stance Still unwell and isolating after contracting COVID-19, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr knows full well how uncertain people are feeling.
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022 India records 20,044 fresh COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths in a day The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.80% while the weekly positivity rate was 4.40%
ABC News · Jul 16, 2022 National cabinet strongly encourages wearing masks to combat rising COVID-19 cases. Which masks are best and is it OK to reuse them? National cabinet wants consistent messaging around wearing masks. Let's unpack what was said, and which masks are the most effective.
AAP · Jul 16, 2022 Unions welcome govt's payment backflip Australian unions support the federal government reversing a decision to end paid COVID-19 pandemic leave.
ABC News · Jul 16, 2022 Acting SA Premier 'alarmed' as number of people with COVID-19 in hospital rises towards 300 SA Health says 287 people with COVID-19 are in hospital, just 13 shy of the number the Police Commissioner says could lead to a conversation about returning to a state of emergency.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2022 AMA welcomes Albanese’s decision to extend Covid-19 pandemic leave payments after national cabinet meets Prime minister says support will continue until the end of September amid winter Covid wave set to peak in August