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Desperate schools ask parents and teachers to oversee exams amid invigilator shortage

Unions warned that exam monitors were being put off by fears of catching Covid in schools, leaving heads scrambling to plug the gaps

Daily Mirror

Lacking vaccines, N.Korea battles COVID with antibiotics, home remedies

Standing tall in bright red hazmat suits, five North Korean health workers stride towards an ambulance to do battle with a COVID-19 outbreak that - in the presumed absence of vaccines - the country is using antibiotics and home remedies to treat.

Reuters

Skye Live kicks off Scotland's festival season in style

LAST weekend, Skye Live returned to Portree after a two-year Covid-induced hiatus.

The National (Scotland)

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Ford, GM, Stellantis to reinstate mask mandate at most Michigan facilities

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co., General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis NV are reimplementing a mask mandate starting Monday at their facilities in Michigan counties that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have labeled as "high" risk for COVID-19 infection.

Tribune News Service

South Africa's COVID school closures hit girls hard -- but they showed resilience too

South Africa’s school dropout rate was high even before the COVID pandemic. Research shows that around 60% of young people effectively drop out of school, with no school-leaving qualifications to their names.

The Conversation

With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?

SAN FRANCISCO — With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in some parts of California, the big question is when some local governments may decide a wave is big enough to intervene with new rules.

Los Angeles Times

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Lower; Dow Drops 70 Points

U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones dropping around 70 points on Monday.

Benzinga

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Cost of living crisis: Greggs warns prices of pasties and bakes will rise

The prices of Greggs steak bakes, sausage rolls and other popular items could increase by up to 10p

Manchester Evening News

China’s economic activity collapses under Xi’s COVID Zero policy

China’s economy is paying the price for the nation’s COVID Zero policy, with industrial output and consumer spending sliding to the worst levels since the pandemic began and analysts warning of no quick recovery.

Tribune News Service

Chimerix Shares Plummet After Divesting Its Only Marketed Product For Over $300M

Emergent BioSolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) has agreed to acquire Chimerix Inc's (NASDAQ:CMRX) exclusive worldwide rights to Tembexa (brincidofovir), the first FDA-approved antiviral for all age groups for smallpox. "It exemplifies our thoughtful M&A strategy as part of our 2024 growth plan and positions us better to deliver value for our shareholders," said Robert Kramer, president…

Benzinga

Children's physical activity dropped during COVID lockdowns but didn't bounce back – new UK research

During the COVID pandemic, lockdowns and school closures brought about significant changes to children’s opportunities to be active. While the precise rules varied around the world, most countries experienced some level of restrictions for a time.

The Conversation

Brits urged to check their documents as Spain extends its Covid entry rules again

Spain has extended its Covid entry rules until June 15 in a bid to keep coronavirus infection levels as low as possible - we take a look at the latest entry requirements for the holiday hotspot

Daily Mirror

Starmer: ‘I’ve put everything on the line’ with Covid fine resignation promise

Appearing on Loose Women for the first time, the Labour leader said that he has put “everything” on the line because it is “the right thing to do”.

The Independent UK

Johannes Radebe tells DofE gold award holders to ‘dream huge’

The Strictly star shared words of encouragement with 3,000 teenagers and young adults during celebrations in the Buckingham Palace garden.

The Independent UK

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All six benefits that are being switched over to Universal Credit explained

The mass transfer to Universal Credit was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has once again started inviting people to move over to the new system

Benzinga

Why Valneva's Shares Are Plunging Today Premarket

Valneva SE (NASDAQ:VALN) warned it might have to reconsider its FY22 financial guidance after the European Commission informed the company of its intent to terminate an advance purchase agreement (APA) for its VLA2001 COVID-19 candidate vaccine. In November, the company signed the APA with the European Commission to supply up to 60 million doses of…

The Independent UK

Turn up at the airport early and expect higher fares, Ryanair boss tells passengers

Manchester-Malaga returns on peak summer dates cost upwards of £350, including baggage

Daily Mirror

Omicron symptoms: Nine signs you might be infected - even if fully vaccinated

A new Norwegian study has found the Omicron symptoms you should watch out for - including unusual signs that you may not associate with having contracted Covid-19

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Health ministry clarifies ATK tests only for high-risk and symptomatic students

The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that antigen tests for Covid-19 are not required for students returning to school for the new semester but should be administered to children considered high risk or showing mild symptoms.

The Conversation

Just how accurate are rapid antigen tests? Two testing experts explain the latest data

As of May 2022, the U.S. is experiencing another uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. High rates of infection in Europe and Asia, along with the continued emergence of new sub-variants, such as omicron BA.4 and BA.5, raise concerns that another surge could be on the way.

Daily Mirror

Furious BBC man slams Birmingham Airport queues saying 'welcome to hell'

Passengers at Birmingham Airport have reported queue waiting times of up to an hour long as the airport struggles to accommodate holidaymakers after Covid restrictions have lifted

The New Daily

Scott Morrison’s first-home buyers scheme will jack up prices, not build homes

The Coalition's superannuation backed first home buyers scheme will push up prices by as much as $134,000 but not increase the supply of housing

The Times of India

Indore: Less than 3% adults get third Covid shot in 4 months

INDORE: Adult people of Indore division are showing very less enthusiasm for their Covid-19 precaution doses as less than three percent have taken their third shot.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: COVID-19 May Spread Rapidly in North Korea

The World Health Organization warned on Monday that COVID-19 may spread rapidly in North Korea, where it said vaccination programs had yet to begin. "With the country yet to initiate COVID-19 vaccination, there is risk that the virus may spread rapidly among the masses unless curtailed with immediate and appropriate…

Manchester Evening News

Richard Madeley teases I'm A Celeb return as he makes GMB comeback after 'bad' birthday celebrations

The presenter appeared in the most recent series of the ITV reality show last year

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