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Hundreds remain in North East hospitals with Covid-19 despite falling infection rates

The Government's dashboard shows that more than 450 patients are in North East hospitals with Covid, although very few are in mechanical ventilation beds

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Madhya Pradesh logs 31 fresh Covid-19 cases, no death; active count 171

BHOPAL: The Covid-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh rose to 10,41,491 on Sunday with 31 fresh cases, while no death linked to the infection occurred in the last 24 hours, a health official said. The death toll remained unchanged at 10,735, he said, adding that the state's positivity rate stood at…

The Times of India

First Eid without Covid restrictions will be ‘monumental’, says imam

Qari Asim said many traditions which were ‘sorely missed’ over the last two years will finally return.

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What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it being celebrated?

On Monday, Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

The Independent UK

Violence erupts in May Day protests in Paris, marchers criticise re-elected Macron

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.

Reuters

Bill Gates warns the worst of Covid pandemic could be yet to come

Bill Gates has warned that we might not have experienced the worst of the Covid pandemic and a more deadly variant could emerge.

Evening Standard

India to vaccinate children aged 5-12 as Covid infections surge

India has approved Covid vaccines for children aged between 5 and 12 years of age following calls from experts, schools and parents to speed up the health drive that has seen millions of teens inoculated since January.

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Boost for British travellers as Greece scraps Covid entry restrictions

British visitors travelling to the popular tourist hotspot no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test upon entry

Evening Standard

Face masks likely to be made compulsory in Maharashtra if COVID-19 cases rise

Maharashtra reported 155 new coronavirus cases, as against 148 on Friday

The Hindu

FM hails John Swinney as 'nicest guy in politics' as he hits 25-year milestone

The First Minister led tributes to the Covid-19 Recovery Secretary as he celebrated the milestone.

The National (Scotland)

Nottinghamshire twin told she has rare cancer after becoming unwell while exercising

The diagnosis has 'torn the family apart'

Nottingham Post

Bill Gates warns risk of new variants could mean ‘we haven’t seen worst’ of pandemic

The Microsoft billionaire said there is still a risk of a Covid variant that is ‘even more transmissive and even more fatal’

The Independent UK

Italy, Greece relax COVID restrictions before tourism season

Italy and Greece have relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions in a sign that life was increasingly returning to normal before Europe’s peak summer tourist season

The Independent UK

New international travel rules for people travelling to France, Spain, Italy and more

Jet2 and Ryanair are among the airlines flying to the countries

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En plein air: NYC aims to keep outdoor lifestyle post-virus

As New York City forges ahead with its recovery, the pandemic is leaving lasting imprints, especially on city roadways: less room for cars and more space for people

Reuters

Outspoken market analyst's Chinese social media accounts suspended

The Chinese social media accounts of an outspoken Hong Kong-based market strategist were suspended after a series of downbeat commentaries and a slump in mainland equities to two-year lows on COVID-19 lockdowns and global political tensions.

The Times of India

Delhi: April month of grim anniversaries; families cope with loss of loved ones to Covid

NEW DELHI: Delhi-based journalist Eric Massey says he has lost faith in the idea of God after fate snatched away his mother after she contracted coronavirus infection last year in April amid the deadly second wave of the pandemic which had wreaked a havoc in the city.

Evening Standard

Shanghai eases restrictions as Covid infections fall

Shanghai officials have said curbs will be eased following a fall in Covid infections.

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Jim Fitton: Thousands support efforts to free British geologist amid Iraq death penalty fears

A petition urging the release of father-of-two Jim Fitton has received more than 92,000 signatures in the three days since it was launched

The Guardian - UK

I was a marathon runner with killer biceps – long Covid has stopped me in my tracks

Endurance athletes have been left using wheelchairs or barely able to walk. But the government acts like Covid is beaten, says author Rose George

The Guardian - UK

How to rebuild a life after the death of a partner

Losing someone you love dearly is devastating, but the bond couples shared in life is vital to those who live on, says Juliet Rosenfeld

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greece Lifts COVID Curbs for Travelers Ahead of Key Summer Season

Greece lifted COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday for foreign and domestic flights, its civil aviation authority said, ahead of the summer tourism season that officials hope will see revenues bouncing back from the pandemic slump. To fly in or out of the country, travellers were previously required to show either a…

Reuters

Greece lifts COVID curbs for travellers ahead of key summer season

Bangkok Post

Taiwan will not 'cruelly' lock down like China: premier

Taiwan will not act "as cruelly as China" in imposing lockdowns, its premier said Sunday, despite surging coronavirus infection numbers.

The Independent UK

Thousands support efforts to free British geologist amid death penalty fears

A petition urging the release of father-of-two Jim Fitton has received more than 97,000 signatures in the three days since it was launched.

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