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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg blames rising inflation on COVID-19, war in Ukraine

The Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is blaming international volatility for Wednesday's inflation figures, which show the sharpest rise in cost-of-living pressures in more than two decades.

ABC News

The George licensee Vinod Parihar gets suspended sentence for hosting COVID-breaching NYE party

The owner of The George gets a seven-month suspended prison term for hosting a "secret" New Year's Eve party in Perth's CBD that breached strict COVID rules.

ABC News

Melbourne AFL premiership trio join Simon Goodwin in missing Hawthorn clash due to COVID-19 isolation

Along with coach Simon Goodwin, three of Melbourne's grand final-winning squad enter isolation as COVID-19 disrupts the Demons' preparations for Saturday's match against Hawthorn.

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China's capital in race to detect COVID cases, avoid Shanghai's distress

Millions of people in Beijing took their second COVID-19 tests of the week on Wednesday as the Chinese capital tried to keep an outbreak numbering in the dozens from spiralling into a crisis like the one the locked-down city of Shanghai is enduring.

Reuters

Premier Mark McGowan confident it is the right time to lift WA COVID restrictions

As Western Australia sees most of its COVID restrictions lifted, Premier Mark McGowan says authorities are thinking of alternative uses for a purpose-built quarantine facility which may be obsolete by the time it is built.

ABC News

Airlines informed of new arrival rules

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has informed airlines worldwide of new arrival rules to be imposed this Sunday, including an end to compulsory Covid-19 tests upon arrival.

Bangkok Post

Anthony Fauci Thinks Scientific Expertise Trumps the Rule of Law

The president’s COVID-19 adviser embodies the arrogance of technocrats who are sure they know what’s best for us.

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Tas to lift close contact isolation rule

Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.

AAP

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The Hindu

Brock Nelson, Zdeno Chara out of Islanders' win with illness

WASHINGTON — The Islanders were able to dress only 11 forwards — one fewer than usual — for Tuesday night’s 4-1 win over the Capitals at Capital One Arena even with center Jean-Gabriel Pageau returning to the lineup after three games while in COVID-19 protocol.

Newsday

Changes announced to Covid testing for hospital patients in Wales

The changes to testing in hospital settings are being made now as during high community incidence of Covid-19 there has been a 'relatively modest' impact on hospital admissions and deaths

Wales Online

Tasmania to relax COVID close contact isolation rule from Monday but daily rapid test needed

Close contacts of COVID cases in Tasmania will soon no longer be required to isolate, with new rules coming into force on Monday.

ABC News

McGowan recovered as WA eases virus rules

Western Australia's premier says the state's lower-than-expected hospitalisation rates have paved the way for the state to remove most COVID-19 restrictions.

AAP

Global mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads to Asia and Canada

Japan reports child with acute liver disease of unknown origin, and Canada investigating similar cases, with nearly 200 now recorded worldwide

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The Conversation

Anticipating a side effect makes it more likely you'll experience it – this could contribute to vaccine hesitancy

The COVID pandemic has highlighted several interesting features of modern medical practice – most recently the “nocebo” response, which may account for a significant number of side effects people experience following vaccination.

Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris is prescribed antiviral drug after testing positive for coronavirus

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the highest ranking official in the Biden administration to test positive for the coronavirus, but was not experiencing symptoms, her office said.

The Canberra Times

COVID cases rise after long weekend with hospital admissions high

The ACT reported 997 new infections in the latest reporting period.

Bangkok Post

14,887 new Covid cases, 125 more deaths

The country registered 125 more Covid-19 fatalities and 14,887 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Russia’s war on Ukraine heats up cooking oil prices in global squeeze

Global cooking oil prices have been rising since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and Russia’s war in Ukraine has sent costs spiraling, another rising cost as inflation soars.

Tribune News Service

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COVID hospitalizations trend upward in Florida for the first time in months

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Immunization requirements are common in US schools but few states have added COVID-19 vaccine mandates

States control vaccine mandates for school students. Some vaccines are required nationwide.

AAP

Demons brace for more COVID-19 infections

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with a number of players likely to have also contracted the virus.

The Guardian - US

More than half of Americans have had Covid, including three of four children

A CDC report showed a striking increase in those with coronavirus antibodies between December and February

Bangkok Post

What are the entry rules from May 1?

Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to endure a brief hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.

The Independent UK

Long Covid and health problems during pandemic cost UK economy £8bn and 400,000 workers, report says

Government urged to overhaul approach to public health after research reveals country has lost 400,000 workers to ill health

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