The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Gurugram sees 196 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.9% now

GURUGRAM: The city reported 196 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, while the positivity rate remained at 4.9%. On Thursday, the city had recorded 202 cases.

The Times of India · Jul 9, 2022

East Gippsland wellness businesses help drive spike in tourist numbers

After a tumultuous decade of droughts, fires, floods and COVID, East Gippsland is experiencing a tourism boom.

ABC News · Jul 9, 2022

Kolkata: Parent's concern prompts schools to tweak timings

KOLKATA: Parents of students from nursery to Class V - kids who have not been vaccinated - are worried about the fast spread of Covid in Kolkata and have been reaching out to schools with their queries and concerns. This has prompted several city schools to introduce staggered timings to…

The Times of India · Jul 8, 2022

Indians top arrivals from overseas

Indians account for the highest number of foreign arrivals in Thailand this year with 249,466 setting foot in the country from Jan 1 to July 6, said Taweesilp Visanuyothin, a spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2022

Look further afield and beat the crowds for this year's staycation

Alternatives to the North East's favourite holiday destinations where you can enjoy your break without dodging the queues

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2022

Brisbane Airport flight delays expected through weekend, leaving passengers in the lurch

Brisbane Airport head of public affairs Stephen Beckett says weather disruptions in flood-ravaged New South Wales, and COVID and influenza-related staff shortages are contributing to flight delays and cancellations.

ABC News · Jul 8, 2022

Handlers dealing with 'double the amount' of lost luggage from Belfast airports

"Every single day we're delivering 70 to 80 bags which is completely unusual."

Belfast Live · Jul 8, 2022

New Zealand stands on the brink of the Covid precipice. Why aren’t we moving to red?

The lessons of our pandemic success seem to have been all but forgotten as the government sticks at the orange traffic light setting

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022

Alan Carr snapped at Edinburgh's new Tom Kitchin restaurant enjoying meal ahead of shows

The star had previously thrilled local fans when he hinted to an STV presenter that he was on the lookout for a Scottish suitor, joking that he hoped for a 'nice Scottish man' to sweep him off his feet

Edinburgh Live · Jul 8, 2022

16 new COVID-19 cases in twin districts

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The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022