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Many people are still shielding from COVID – and our research suggests their mental health is getting worse

Shortly after the pandemic was declared in March 2020, more than 2 million people in the UK were advised to shield in their homes because they were deemed “clinically extremely vulnerable” to the effects of COVID-19. This included people with compromised immune systems and underlying health conditions.

The Conversation

Mitch McConnell says Americans aren’t working because they are ‘flush’ at the moment

‘What we’ve got to hope is once they run out of money, they’ll start concluding it’s better to work than not to work’

The Independent UK

Third Health Secretary since pandemic began ‘frustrating’ – Yousaf

The Scottish Government’s Health Secretary said he had built up a ‘positive relationship’ with former UK counterpart Sajid Javid.

The Independent UK

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COVID-19 boosters 'a matter of urgency' says Prime Minister as infections rise to highest level since February

Australia is expected to follow other parts of the world in expanding eligibility for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to the wider population, with the Prime Minister saying the pandemic "isn't over" while encouraging eligible Australians to get their booster shots.

ABC News

Govt plans to charge foreigners more than Thais for hotel rooms

Foreign tourists may soon find Thailand a more expensive destination than in the past two years with the country now planning to raise hotel rates to pre-pandemic levels to support a faster recovery of the industry.

Bangkok Post

Hero Edinburgh NHS couple balancing parenthood with working on the Covid frontline

Originally from Gambia, the couple had been working as NHS nurses during pandemic, with both Samba and Awa balancing intense shifts with caring for their three children.

Edinburgh Live

Pandemic hit Gen Z harder than other generations in one key measure

Young Australians struggled significantly from the pandemic as a new study finds they suffered the greatest loss in life satisfaction.

The Canberra Times

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Spain's Pamplona bull-running fiesta back with a bang after COVID ban

Thousands of revellers wearing white clothes and red scarves filled the streets of Spain's Pamplona on Wednesday as the bang of a firecracker kicked off the first San Fermin bull-running festival since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Reuters

World Bank to give The Gambia $68m grant to revive tourism sector

Grant is meant to support the diversification and climate resilience of tourism after pandemic and economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

"Summer of hell" faces hospital patients, says politician

New A&E stats branded "depressing" as medics urge residents to stay away from hospitals again

Daily Record

Lorraine Kelly shares 'dead easy' weight loss tips after dropping two dress sizes

The TV presenter says she is 'happier and healthier' after shedding the 1.5 stone she put on during the Covid pandemic

Chronicle Live

Saudi Arabia Expecting 1 Million in Largest Hajj Since Pandemic

One million Muslim pilgrims were converging on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah on Wednesday for the largest Hajj since the coronavirus pandemic severely curtailed access to one of Islam’s five pillars. Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow some 850,000 Muslims from abroad to make the annual pilgrimage, which begins on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lorraine Kelly shares 'dead easy' weight loss tips after shedding 1.5 stone

The Scottish television presenter was feeling self-conscious about her body image after putting weight on during the pandemic, and has shed some pounds thanks to WW, formerly Weight Watchers.

Edinburgh Live

Who could replace Boris Johnson? All the frontrunners likely to replace the Prime Minister

Following the Prime Minister’s resignation, who will step into his role?

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia expecting 1 million in largest hajj since virus

Muslim pilgrims are converging on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca for the largest hajj since the coronavirus pandemic severely curtailed access to one of Islam’s five pillars

The Guardian - UK

‘Let’s leave the city! Let’s get a dog! Let’s get a divorce!’ Do we regret our pandemic life changes?

Lockdowns, illness and working from home convinced millions it was time to shake things up. But did they follow through – and did it make them happier?

The Times of India

China resumes in’tl flights after a hiatus of 2 years, services to India still on hold

China recently started operations of international flights after a two-year ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as per the reports, there is no confirmation yet on the resumption of air services to India even after Beijing lifted the visa ban for Indian professionals and their families last month.Reports state…

Tribune News Service

Faye Flam: Fuzzy language is setting back the fight against COVID

People no longer know what to do about the COVID pandemic. Part of the problem is the very language we use to talk about it. Words such as “breakthrough,” “booster” and even “sick” mean different things to different people — and to experts and the general public. The solution is…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria to Reopen Land border with Tunisia

Algeria said Tuesday it would reopen its land border with Tunisia later this month, more than two years after it was shut at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. "We have taken the joint decision to reopen the land border from July 15," said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He was speaking…

AAP

COVID outbreak at Melbourne aged care home

A Melbourne aged care facility is managing another COVID-19 outbreak, after 45 residents died from the virus in 2020.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool mass testing pilot saved lives and prevented covid catastrophe

New findings show pioneering city effort helped to keep emergency services running during the pandemic

Chronicle Live

Cabinet resignations: New Chancellor, Health Secretary and Education Secretary profiled

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid were swiftly replaced on Tuesday night

Bangkok Post

Copper crash deepens as recession fears dominate metals trading

Copper extended a sharp retreat after the economic bellwether suffered one of its worst days since the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 on growing fears of a global recession.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's crisis rings alarm for other troubled economies

Sri Lanka is desperate for help to weather its worst crisis in recent memory, but it’s not the only economy that’s in serious trouble as prices of food, fuel and other staples soar, partly due to the war in Ukraine

The Conversation

Australians lost $2b to fraud in 2021. This figure should sound alarm bells for the future

Australian consumers and businesses lost more than A$2 billion to scams in 2021, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) annual Targeting Scams report released on Monday. This figure should sounds alarm bells – it’s more than double the $851 million reported lost in 2020.

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