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WHO: COVID Deaths Down by 15%, Cases Fall Nearly Everywhere

The number of coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 15% in the past week while new infections dropped by 9%, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. In its latest weekly assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health agency said there were 5.3 million new cases and more than 14,000…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Robert Troy asked Housing Minister to support landlords seeking to evict tenants during pandemic

The Junior Minister used Dail speaking time to get information on how the minister would help landlords who were prevented from evicting tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic

Irish Mirror

The pandemic changed what it means to have a 'good death'

When considering what a “good death” is, most people in North America would likely say something along the lines of living to at least 75, and painlessly passing away at home in their sleep would constitute a good life and, most importantly, a good death. One of the key features…

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Does Fintech Darling Affirm Holdings Still Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio?

Fintech firm Affirm Holdings (AFRM) became one of the investor darlings during the height of the pandemic thanks to the remote lifestyles. However, the stock is trading more than 80% below its 52-week high. Is it wise to add AFRM to your portfolio as the company reported better-than-expected earnings and…

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A looming COVID risk in California? Schools return with fewer rules, lagging vaccine rates

LOS ANGELES — California schools reopened for the fall semester with loosened COVID-19 protocols and low student vaccination rates among younger children, presenting a new test for the trajectory of the pandemic as some experts expect another rise in cases when winter arrives.

Los Angeles Times

Cutting Room Square in Ancoats to close to cars for six months – and it could be permanent

The city centre square, which is home to many cafés, bars and restaurants, was temporarily pedestrianised during the pandemic

Manchester Evening News

Germany tightens COVID rules for travel during fall, winter

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Cabinet has approved legislation that ensures protective measures against the coronavirus pandemic are continued during the fall and winter when more virus cases are expected

The Independent UK

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Were Pandemic Elder Deaths Preventable?

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The Walrus

Misinformation is a common thread between the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics – with deadly consequences

Since health officials confirmed the first COVID-19 cases, misinformation has spread just as quickly as the virus. Social media may have made the amount, variety and speed of misinformation seem unprecedented, but COVID-19 isn’t the first pandemic where false and harmful information has set back public health.

The Conversation

Bali tourism continues to recover despite foot and mouth disease re-emergence

JAKARTA: The Indonesian popular resort island of Bali continued to revive its tourism sector from Covid-19 pandemic despite the ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) re-emergence in the Southeast Asian country.

Bangkok Post

Hundreds of devotees join three-day Kailash Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir's Bhaderwah

The pilgrimage to the 14,700ft-high Kailash Kund, depicting ancient Nag culture, was conducted in a restricted manner for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hindu

UK financial future 'not positive' as 'formidable' growth in Scotland hailed

The Deputy First Minister hailed the “formidable” growth in revenue as Scotland bounces back from the impact of the pandemic

The National (Scotland)

What time are GCSE results released tomorrow – and how do you get the results?

Millions of students up and down the country are eagerly awaiting their final GCSE grades after two years of major classroom disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Daily Mirror

Editorial: Reforms vital after CDC's fumbling

A North Dakota native has been named to a new and vital health care post. The nation ought to wish her well because the task before her is daunting: overseeing the overhaul of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after its frustrating response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Commentary: We’re starting to understand long COVID. Next we can fight it

We’ve been chasing the coronavirus since the pandemic began with vaccines and drugs, never getting ahead of it. In fact, well into its third year, COVID-19 is still causing often disabling symptoms among many people who were infected in early 2020.

Wales Online

Eurostar blow for UK passengers with Brexit and Covid aftermath blamed

Cross-Channel passenger rail services have not called at Ashford or Ebbsfleet since March 2020 when trains were halted at the start of the pandemic

Tribune News Service

Coming in or staying home, Seattle workers agree pre-COVID office is gone

After two years of overly optimistic forecasts, blown deadlines, backtracking and pushback, it's fair to say the return to the office isn't going as planned.

Tribune News Service

How a $100 box is changing the way people protect themselves against coronavirus

Life in North Texas has largely returned to a pre-pandemic normal. People are tired of masking and remaining socially distant, even though contagious COVID-19 variants show no signs of going away anytime soon.

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Editorial: Dr. Fauci waged war on foolish refusals of facts. He’s earned America’s heartfelt thanks

Anthony Fauci is calling it a career. And the 81-year-old infectious disease expert — one of the most visible health officials in the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak — deserves America’s heartfelt thanks. Without Fauci’s steady leadership, the COVID-19 pandemic would have created more havoc on our country…

Belfast Live

Frontline workers to get Freedom of the City of Belfast for 'tireless work' during pandemic

Over 1,800 key workers have been invited to Thursday's event

Asharq Al-Awsat

As Ukraine War Drags On, Europe’s Economy Succumbs to Crisis

It was meant to be Europe's stellar year. A post-pandemic spending euphoria, supported by copious government spending was set to drive the economy and help fatigued households regain a sense of normality after two dreadful years. But all that changed on Feb. 24 with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Normality is…

Reuters

Pandemic sets back Asia-Pacific's poverty fight by 2 years - ADB

The pandemic has set back the fight against poverty in the Asia-Pacific region by at least two years, and many nations will find it harder to escape poverty, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam honoured with prestigious award

The professor is part of the executive team at the University of Nottingham

The Independent UK

China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

China is easing its tight restrictions on visas after it largely suspended issuing them to students and others more than two years ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Conversation

5 problems with the Student Experience Survey's attempt to understand what's going on in higher education post-COVID

Each year tens of thousands of higher education students complete the Student Experience Survey. It’s seen as a litmus test of student engagement, satisfaction and educational quality. But do the ways in which institutions and governments try to understand student experiences still add up?

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