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Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health

Vohra, hailed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s “next visionary leader,” will serve as the permanent replacement for Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who was a fixture on Illinois television screens during the pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

How soon can I get COVID again? Experts now say 28 days – but you can protect yourself

My glorious two and a half year run of negative COVID tests came to a shuddering halt last week, after receiving a text confirming I was among the pandemic’s latest catch.

The Conversation

Sticker shock, border delays sour hopes for Canadian travel boom

Rising prices, border restrictions and airport chaos are threatening hopes for a post-pandemic summer travel boom in Canada, stalling a tourism recovery and taking the sheen off the country as a destination, analysts and industry executives say.

Reuters

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More than 300 school children put on spectacular show at Durham Cathedral

Youngsters from 29 schools in Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland were taking part in performances to celebrate the power of unity, hope and aspiration

Chronicle Live

Delivery startup Gopuff cuts 10% of staff, closes warehouses to preserve cash

Gopuff is slashing 10% of its global workforce and closing dozens of warehouses, reining in spending following signs the delivery company expanded too quickly during the pandemic.

Tribune News Service

Rivian’s job cut is just the latest in gloomy-looking car sector

Auto companies old and new have held up remarkably well amid the pandemic. Stark early warnings about an unprecedented shock to an industry that would maybe need another cash for clunkers-style shot in the arm look awfully alarmist a couple years later.

Tribune News Service

Judge sets Ald. Ed Burke’s racketeering trial for November 2023 — giving Burke a chance to run again

The feds’ case against Burke has lingered for more than three years at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic and a mountain of pretrial motions filed in August 2020 that were only ruled upon last month.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Treasurer defends end of free RAT scheme

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government can't continue to give free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for concession card holders indefinitely.

AAP

GOP senator declares ‘pandemic is over’ despite rise in cases across US from dangerous Covid variant BA.5

The White House has warned Americans to protect themselves from the Omicron sub-variant

The Independent UK

For migrant farm workers, housing is not just a determinant of health, but a determinant of death

Imagine if, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — before vaccines were available — you had to share a cramped bunkhouse with a dozen co-workers. Imagine if your employer forbid you from having personal visitors, or if you had to ask your boss for permission to visit the doctor.

The Conversation

Stronger democracies have seen fewer excess deaths during COVID – new research

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that an effective response to an emergency of this nature goes beyond the health system. While strengthening health infrastructure such as surveillance, testing and hospitals is key, we’ve also seen the use of non-pharmaceutical interventions like face masks, school closures and lockdowns.…

The Conversation

If You Invested $1,000 In Naked Brand 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

Why Investors Should Think Twice Before Buying Peloton Stock

After a stellar run during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shares of interactive fitness platform Peloton Interactive (PTON) have lost significantly and are currently trading 93% below its 52-week high due to weakened demand. With recession fears looming, the company may witness further sales decline. Investors should avoid the…

StockNews.com

Former Disney Employees Sue Over Vaccine, Mask Rules

Three former Florida-based employees of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) have filed a lawsuit claiming that they were fired after challenging the company’s pandemic-era rules o

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Bristol Post

Post Office staff to strike in Yate and Nailsea over ‘pay cut’ during cost of living crisis

The Post Office made a profit of £35 million during the pandemic

The Independent UK

‘Really good to be back’ says Orange Order Grand Master as full July 12 parades return

Tuesday saw the first full celebrations since 2019 after the pandemic cut festivities short in 2020 and 2021.

The Independent UK

Queen presents George Cross to NHS for ‘courage, compassion and dedication’ shown during pandemic

Monarch met with key frontline workers at Windsor Castle

The Independent UK

Royal Collection begins recovery despite £15m losses

The trust’s annual accounts showed visitor numbers had jumped by more than 580,000 but were still far lower than pre-pandemic figures.

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Daily Record

More than 30% of Scottish employees continue to work from home in wake of pandemic

Rules for claiming tax relief while working from home have changed this year.

Daily Mirror

Why Man Utd vs Liverpool friendly is too lucrative for clubs to turn down

Today's game in Bangkok may dilute rivalry according to traditionalists but lucrative tours in build up to new Premier League campaign are vital for clubs post-pandemic

Daily Mirror

'Our son may get end-of-life care if we can't afford £1,200 of medical cannabis'

Bailey relies on unlicensed medicinal cannabis that costs his family £1,200 a month - which they struggled to find when money was tight during the Covid-19 pandemic

Birmingham Post

If the four-day week is so good, why aren't more people doing it? We ask the experts

Why aren't more businesses adopting the four-day week? BusinessLive asks the experts

Reuters

EU seeks to make airport slot rule more flexible for airlines

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday to make the bloc's "use-it-or-lose-it" airport slot rule more flexible in order to respond to unexpected developments in the future, such as pandemic or war.

StockNews.com

Is Biotech Ready for Another Bull Run? 3 Stocks to Get in Ahead of the Crowd

The biotech industry flourished during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and reported record revenues and earnings last year. Despite the market slowdown, the sector is poised for another bull run, given the continued global fight against COVID-19 and the increasing demand with an aging population. Popular biotech stocks Pfizer…

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis and Tom Daley lead famous faces collecting honours from Prince Charles

Money saving expert Martin Lewis, Olympic diver Tom Daley and Professor Chris Whitty, who guided the nation through the Covid pandemic, were among those recognised with honours during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle by Prince Charles

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