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Scotland's best independent bar: Smoking Goat boss used lockdowns to transform venue into the best in the country

David Storrie is celebrating after his venue was crowned best in the country.

Daily Record · May 9, 2022

High-risk COVID-19 patients can now get two antiviral prescription drugs — but some are still missing out

For Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, getting access to potentially lifesaving treatments recently became easier — but experts say some people are still having trouble obtaining them.

ABC News · May 9, 2022

If You Invested $1,000 In Twitter Stock At Its COVID-19 Pandemic Low, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Investors who bought stocks during the COVID-19 market crash in 2020 have generally experienced some big gains in the past two years. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others since the pandemic bottom.

Benzinga · May 9, 2022

‘Josh Frydenberg for PM’: stories in Chinese circulating on WeChat are positively gushing over the treasurer

Praise for the ‘prince of tennis’ and ‘super scholar’ is targeting the Kooyong community whose votes will be critical on election day

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2022

Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill

A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Family's pain after eight-month-old boy dies from Kawasaki-like disease linked to Covid

The family of Alexander Parsons are working to raise awareness about PIMS-TS - Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome two years after his death - which is similar to Kawasaki

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022

Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader if he is fined over curry gathering

The move will add to the pressure Labour is putting on Boris Johnson to resign after the PM was issued a 'partygate' fine

Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2022

Beergate explained – what Sir Keir Starmer did, and what could happen next

The Labour leader has promised to resign if he is given a fixed-penalty notice.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Cape Verde holidays: Entry requirements, passport validity, visas and Covid rules explained

Members of the public in Cape Verde must continue to keep a social distance of at least 1m

Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2022

High UK inflation could last for ‘years rather than months’, warns economist

Expert sounds warning as Bank of England economist says inflation ‘uncomfortably high’ amid cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022