UK Covid cases are rising – should we wear masks again? Three experts weigh in on the benefits of reintroducing face coverings in certain settings The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2022
Ireland sees 'extensive' autumn COVID-19 vaccine campaign -deputy PM Ireland expects to run an extensive vaccine drive against COVID-19 and flu ahead of a potentially worrying winter surge that could lead to the reimposition of mask wearing in certain settings, Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jul 5, 2022
Struggling Boris Johnson brings back Downing Street press conferences like during Covid The flailing Prime Minister is set to start Covid-like briefings next week from the £2.6m room in Downing Street - except this time they'll be about the cost-of-living crisis Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022
B204bn gold card budget to cover Covid treatments, cannabis medicines The National Health Security Office's (NHSO) board has approved a spending plan for the 2023 universal healthcare scheme, which covers Covid-19 treatments and new healthcare benefits. Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2022
Clinical trial into potential cancer vaccine 'shows early promising results' The vaccine, which has been codenamed TG4050, uses similar technology to that of the coronavirus jabs. Daily Record · Jul 5, 2022
Return of restrictions grows likely as new COVID-19 wave rises A rising wave of COVID-19 infections threatening to overwhelm the nation's hospitals may force governments to consider bringing back health restrictions. The New Daily · Jul 5, 2022
Geraldine Doogue: Pining for that long-awaited European holiday? Maybe wait a little longer What happens when you mix Covid-emerging millions, summer holidays, vanishing workers and cheap air-fares? You get chaos in Europe: Absolute bedlam. The New Daily · Jul 5, 2022
NHS Blood supply drops to ‘severe’ levels amid Covid pressure ‘We are experiencing staff shortages at many of our donor centres’ warns NHS Blood and Transplant The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022
Dublin Airport saw 88 flights cancelled in past five days affecting 13,000 passengers amid Covid-19 and strike chaos DAA CEO Dalton Philips said there is a huge amount of Covid in the industry at the moment Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022
How Pfizer won the pandemic, reaping outsize profit and influence The grinding two-plus years of the pandemic have yielded outsize benefits for one company — Pfizer — making it both highly influential and hugely profitable as COVID-19 continues to infect tens of thousands of people and kill hundreds each day. Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2022
Portugal drops all coronavirus travel entry restrictions for British passport holders It comes despite fears of a spike in cases as the rate of covid-19 infections in the UK continues to rise. Chronicle Live · Jul 5, 2022
COVID-19 triggered stigma, discrimination may keep testing rate low: study ‘Education and need for psychosocial intervention to deal with the negative impact of the stigma on individuals and families affected by COVID-19 continues to be vital,’ says Dr. Padmapriyadarsini The Hindu · Jul 5, 2022
Indoor mask use could return in Spanish hotspots including Canary Islands, Malaga Spanish health authorities are encouraging voluntary indoor mask use as cases rise Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2022
EastEnders' Louisa Lytton stuns in bridal jumpsuit as she shares first snap of Italy wedding Former EastEnders star Louisa Lytton and her partner Ben Bhanvra finally got to tie the knot in Italy over the weekend, after long Covid delays Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022 Portugal changes travel entry rules for Brits ahead of the summer holidays Portugal has changed its travel rules and Covid entry requirements for UK holidaymakers ahead of summer holidays in 2022 - we take a look at the new rules for Brits
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2022 Heathrow airport strikes: How to find out if your travel insurance covers strike delays Many people won’t be covered by their travel insurance for airport strike flight cancellations
Wales Online · Jul 5, 2022 Portugal lifts Covid rules but curbs remain in France, Spain, Malta and Netherlands Move is expected to further ease delays for UK arrivals at Portugal's airports, which also allows UK passport holders to use e-gates instead of queuing
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2022 Cameron Norrie: The making of Britain’s Wimbledon quarter-finalist... from a sawn-off squash racket to 10k Covid runs LTA staff still talk of the thin, slightly spotty 16-year-old who first walked through the doors of the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton after an 11,000-mile trip to relocate from New Zealand.
Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022 Fears Covid surge could ruin Irish people's summer holidays with return of tests and rules While the Irish Government has signalled that it's unlikely to reintroduce coronavirus curbs this summer, other countries may bring in measures or tests for foreign tourists - including those from Ireland
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2022 Covid: Hospitals reintroduce face masks and social distancing as cases rise A number of NHS trusts have brought back rules on face coverings as hospitalisations passed the 10,000 mark
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2022 Jonny May out of England’s second Test in Australia as Covid effects linger Jonny May will again be absent from England’s line-up in Brisbane this weekend with the lingering effects of Covid still delaying his return
AAP · Jul 5, 2022 No mask mandate in SA as virus cases rise South Australia has no plans to reimpose widespread mask mandates or other restrictions despite a looming spike in COVID-19 cases.
Chronicle Live · Jul 5, 2022 Kate Garraway thanks dedicated fans who helped to find husband Derek's medication left in a cab The GMB presenter left the medicine in a cab by mistake and asked for help on Twitter as her husband continues to recover from Covid
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 5, 2022 A Third COVID Wave Is Coming In Hot So When Are We Gonna Get Our Fourth Doses? Health experts say waning immunity and new strains will see a third wave of COVID-19 in weeks. So what is going on with our fourth doses?
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022 England set to be without Covid-hit Jonny May for second Test against Australia The wing also missed the first Test defeat in Perth