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Why won’t more older Americans get their COVID booster?

Even as top U.S. health officials say it’s time America learns to live with the coronavirus, a chorus of leading researchers say faulty messaging on booster shots has left millions of older people at serious risk.

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‘No free Covid tests means exam halls could be coronavirus hotspots’

But there is no requirement for a student who misses an exam to take a Covid test

Evening Standard

Trade unions encouraging employers to commit to Covid-19 safety pledge

TRADE unions are encouraging employers to sign up to a Covid-19 safety pledge designed to ensure workplaces adopt measures which minimise the spread…

The National (Scotland)

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As Shanghai nears end of lockdown, China's Covid angst grows

BEIJING: After six weeks of confining people to their homes, enduring food shortages and the constant fear of being forcibly hauled away, Shanghai's lockdown appears to have an end date. But China's increasingly fraught battle with Covid-19 is far from over.

The Times of India

Morocco, Spain to Reopen Land Borders in Ceuta, Melilla

The land borders between Morocco and Spain’s North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla will reopen next week, Spain said Thursday, after being closed for more than two years due to COVID-19 restrictions and tensions between the two countries. The two countries have “reached a definitive deal for the reopening…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Baby drowned in bath when mum collapsed after Covid jab reaction

Nine-month-old baby Eleanor drowned in three inches of water after mum Louise blacked out

Wales Online

Little Mix superfan 'heartbroken' after falling seriously ill just minutes before favourite band plays

Seven-year-old Imogen started projectile vomiting just minutes before the girl band came on stage after waiting two years to see them

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Poll: Economy likely grew modestly in Q1

Thailand's economy likely grew modestly in the first quarter, thanks to robust exports and an easing of Covid-19 restrictions and despite low tourist arrivals and high inflation dampening consumer spending, a poll found.

Bangkok Post

HMRC confirms filing tax returns early this year could mean refunds are paid sooner

More than 66,000 people filed their 2021/22 return on April 6.

Daily Record

More than 100 Covid law breaches on Downing Street a 'non-story', Jacob Rees-Mogg says

BREXIT Opportunities Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has claimed the Metropolitan Police issuing more than 100 fines over the partygate scandal is a…

The National (Scotland)

Boss of world’s biggest microchip maker SMIC says smartphone demand dropping ‘like a rock’

The world’s biggest microchip maker has said demand for mobile phones and computers has dropped “like a rock” as war in Ukraine and Covid lockdowns in China take their toll on consumer demand for electronics.

Evening Standard

They're back! Why is France so popular with tourists?

Recent visitors to France will no doubt have noticed the return of foreign tourists. Two years of Covid-19 took a heavy toll on what is otherwise a booming business and an important part of the French economy. Now things appear to be looking up again for the tourist industry. For…

France 24

This is how many lives could have been saved with COVID vaccinations in each state

A large share of the nearly 1 million people who died of COVID in the U.S. may have lived if they'd gotten vaccinated. A new analysis shows how many lives could have been saved across the country.

WEKU

In memory of cultural figures the U.S. lost to COVID-19

Groundbreaking artists and thinkers are among those whose deaths are blamed on the illness caused by the coronavirus.

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Conte's plea to Spurs fans, his Arteta criticism and what he said to Ben Davies at half-time

Here are our talking points from Tottenham Hotspur's 3-0 north London derby victory against Arsenal in the Premier League on Thursday evening

Daily Record

Lanarkshire neighbour from Hell who ignored ASBO lands behind bars

Janet Weir played loud music, threatened neighbours and coughed at police officers while claiming to have COVID

Bangkok Post

N Korea gets offers of aid, 'prefers US-made vaccines'

SEOUL: North Korea is facing its first confirmed Covid-19 outbreak with no known vaccine programme, sparking new calls for the government to accept aid that could save lives, help protect its battered economy and may lead to a diplomatic opening.

France 24

China doubles down: Can Xi Jinping stick to zero-Covid policy?

Can China have it both ways? Can it keep out Covid-19 and maintain robust growth in the run-up to a crucial Communist Party congress in the autumn, one that could make Xi Jinping president for life? Beijing seems to think the answer is yes as it doubles down on coronavirus…

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Reuters

N.Korea gets offers of aid to fight COVID as it lacks vaccines

North Korea is facing its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak with no known vaccine programme, sparking new calls for the government to accept aid that could save lives, help protect its battered economy, and possibly lead to a diplomatic opening.

Asharq Al-Awsat

How North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis

North Korea's admission that it is battling an "explosive" COVID-19 outbreak has raised concerns that the virus could devastate a country with an under-resourced health system, limited testing capabilities, and no vaccine program. The isolated North confirmed on Thursday its first COVID-19 infections since the pandemic emerged more than two…

Evening Standard

Jacob Rees-Mogg dismisses Partygate as a ‘non-story’

A minister risked a backlash on Friday when he dismissed Covid rule breaking in Downing Street as a “non-story”.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.96% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.59%

The Independent UK

Antonio Conte’s masterclass on and off the pitch ramps up pressure on Arsenal in Champions League chase

Spurs left their rivals in tatters by full-time but the manager had no intention of letting the final whistle end his own tactical plan

Evening Standard

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte slams Mikel Arteta for ‘complaining too much’ after ‘clear’ red card for Arsenal

Antonio Conte told Mike Arteta to stop complaining and focus on his team after Tottenham's 3-0 win over 10-man Arsenal in Thursday's north London derby.

Evening Standard

North Korea reports first Covid death amid explosive spread of ‘fever’

Around 350,000 people have shown signs of a ‘fever’, North Korean state media said

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