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Study: No New Variants in Weeks after China Ended Zero-Covid

No new variants of Covid-19 emerged in Beijing in the weeks after China ended its zero-Covid policy late last year, a new study said on Wednesday. China saw an explosion of infections after starting to lift its strict pandemic measures from early December, sparking fears the world's most populous country…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Be warned: the next deadly pandemic is not inevitable, but all the elements are in place

Bird flu is a mass killer, and mink farms are perfect for infection and transmission. They are a grave threat and must be banned, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

The surprising benefits of group exercise for anxious dogs

Humans weren’t the only beings doing it tough with mental health issues during the pandemic. Our pets suffered too – particularly dogs, who are known to pick up on and share our own anxiety and stress. In 2022 owners reported increased fear in their dogs towards both other dogs and…

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Oral care is the new lifestyle beauty category

We have all heard the expression, a healthy smile goes a long way. It is especially proving to be true nowadays that individuals know the need to maintain good health, and social interaction is once more on track after the long pandemic.

The Times of India

White House Opposes Congressional Effort To End COVID Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Travelers

More than four months after President Joe Biden declared the pandemic to be over, the White House is fighting efforts to lift lingering and nonsensical COVID rules.

Reason

Zoom to cut 15% of its workforce affecting 1,300 employees as demand drops

Video conference company says it is adapting to post-pandemic life with job cuts

Evening Standard

Leonardo DiCaprio denies he’s dating a model as young as 19

Twitter’s been in an uproar over rumors that DiCaprio — famous for never dating a woman older than 25 — was spending time with a 19-year-old whose high school education would have been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic

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AMC Theatres offers cheaper tickets for worse seats, while raising prices for the middle

AMC Theatres has introduced a new pricing program, offering cheaper seats for movie fans who don’t mind sitting in the front row, in the latest attempt to increase attendance and profits after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Times

Willie Haughey claims Celtic and Hearts broke same rules in 2020 Scottish Cup Final as his Queen’s Park

The final was a unique one with it taking place behind doors at Hampden Park during the Covid pandemic.

Daily Record

Remembering the lost Edinburgh boozer locals branded a 'nice pub in the wrong area'

Once a hugely popular watering hole for locals in Drylaw, the Doo’Cot closed down in 2014 - before a short resurgence in 2018 that was quickly shut down by the pandemic.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh teacher slams council cuts and warns schools 'chronically understaffed'

Proposals would see transition teachers, brought in after the pandemic, scrapped - but one said they were not disposable, as education chiefs admitted they couldn't guarantee the cuts would not have a 'detrimental effect'.

Edinburgh Live

Are foreign students coming back?

The pandemic smashed the international education sector - but are foreign students returning to our shores?

Newsroom.co.nz

Irish Rail considering installing vending machines on inter-city trains as wait for trolley return goes on

Trolley services have been withdrawn for Irish inter-city services since the pandemic

Irish Mirror

3 Logistics Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio This February

The logistics industry has recovered significantly from pandemic-related challenges and is poised to witness solid growth in the foreseeable future, driven by the rapid adoption of advanced technologies and redesigning of supply chains. Therefore, it could be wise to add quality logistics stocks Kuehne + Nagel (KHNGY), Universal Logistics (ULH),…

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Reuters

In Rio de Janeiro, Carnival returns full steam ahead; record tourism expected

Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in business, an all-time high, following the pandemic-related restrictions of years past.

The Guardian - UK

Pfizer’s Susan Rienow: from Covid to fighting the ‘silent pandemic’

The pharma giant’s UK chief is adding the company’s voice to scientists’ warnings of the dangers of antibacterial resistance

The Independent UK

Anxiousness among pupils ‘may have worsened’ despite return to in-person lessons

The recovery of children and young people’s wellbeing towards pre-pandemic levels has been ‘inconsistent’, a Government report suggests.

The Guardian - UK

Covid ‘shaming’ shifted focus from UK government failures, study says

Creating conditions in which people suffered shame and stigma was ‘cynical’ tactic to steer attention away from errors, says study

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Los Angeles Times

While COVID raged, another deadly threat was on the rise in hospitals

LOS ANGELES — As COVID-19 began to rip through California, hospitals were deluged with sickened patients. Medical staff struggled to manage the onslaught.

Chronicle Live

Holiday warning for Brits as passports lost by Home Office is causing 'travel chaos'

The Home Office is said to have advised that the pandemic-introduced 10-week wait for passports will remain in place, after an 'elevated' and 'volatile' demand for the travel essential.

The Texas Tribune

Amarillo’s plan for broadband in El Barrio could be a playbook for other Texas communities without internet

Texas has had trouble getting a state of 30 million residents online for years — even before the pandemic put a spotlight on poor broadband development.

The Texas Tribune

Texans brace for the end of nearly three years of pandemic Medicaid coverage

Millions of Texans — mostly children, young adults and new moms — stayed on Medicaid for the duration of the pandemic. The state will soon start reevaluating eligibility.

Axios

Immunocompromised worry they're getting left behind again

The immunocompromised have largely been an afterthought throughout the pandemic, patient advocacy groups say.

Daily Record

Passport warning as travellers to wait 10 weeks for new document after fee hike

The 10 week deadline that was enforced during the pandemic will remain due to an "elevated" demand for travel documents.

Edinburgh Live

Top Edinburgh private school to close boarding house after 60 years due to pandemic

The school say that they will be closing Dean Park House in 2025 which is home to 19 students who board there. They say that they notified parents last night on the move.

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