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New push to vaccinate school kids this term

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has held talks with the Ministry of Education on distributing vaccines for school kids, ahead of the new term which begins next month.

Bangkok Post

20,052 new Covid-19 cases, 129 more deaths

The country registered 20,052 more Covid-19 cases and 129 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

Bangkok Post

Canberra woman in her 80s dies with COVID-19

The woman is the 50th COVID death in Canberra since the pandemic started.

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Thailand to 'fully re-open'

The Test & Go travel scheme for foreign arrivals and RT-PCR testing upon arrival will end this month as vaccinated travellers will only need to take self-antigen tests during their stay from May 1 as part of a further easing of entry rules to boost the economy and tourism.

Bangkok Post

COVID-19 risk level increases to ‘medium’ in DuPage County as cases rise statewide

Three other Illinois counties have also seen their risk level elevated from “low” to “medium” under the latest CDC guidelines. The entire state was in the “low” category until about a month ago when coronavirus cases began to rebound.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hunter schools prepare for changes to COVID-19 rules in term two

"We're nervous about the possibility of increased transmission."

Newcastle Herald

Johnson warned Tories will be punished at the polls for Covid-breach parties

Former Conservative minister Steve Baker said the electorate was furious with the Prime Minister for not following Government coronavirus rules.

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COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID-19 statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.

ABC News

Biden admin to promote availability of COVID antiviral pill

President Joe Biden and his administration want Americans and their doctors to know that the country has an ample supply of the life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid and that it no longer needs to be rationed

The Independent UK

How many California lives were saved by COVID-19 vaccines? Scientists have an answer

LOS ANGELES — The arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines in December 2020 marked the start of a new, safer phase of the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times

New cluster in IIT-Madras pushes Covid tally to 57

CHENNAI: Nearly a month after fresh cases in the state dropped below 50, the cluster of cases at the IIT-Madras pushed up new cases on Friday to 57 compared to 39 on Thursday and 31 on Wednesday. The active cases in the state rose to 286.

The Times of India

Foreign investments in Uttar Pradesh rose despite Covid

LUCKNOW: Even as the coronavirus pandemic affected various sectors since its outbreak in March 2020, foreign investments in Uttar Pradesh not only continued to remain unaffected but also registered an upward trend.

The Times of India

Create dedicated wards in medical colleges for Covid management, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

LUCKNOW: Stating that there is no need to close schools as of now, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed government hospitals and medical colleges to stay alert in view of rising cases of Covid-19.

The Times of India

Operators upbeat on cuts

Authorities say Thailand is on track to regain its spot as one of the world's top tourist destinations, with a goal of earning 1.5 trillion baht this year after the elimination of RT-PCR tests upon arrival and the Test & Go scheme from May 1.

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The Times of India

‘Taboot’ procession today in Lucknow on Imam Ali martyrdom

LUCKNOW: A large number of followers of first Shiite Imam, Hazrat Ali, will take out the ‘Hasan Mirza ka Taboot’ procession in memory of his martyrdom on 21st Ramzan on Saturday. The procession will be taken out after two years due to Covid-19.

The Times of India

10 more persons in coronavirus grip in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: As many as 10 cases of Covid-19 were reported in the city on Friday.

The Times of India

Trichy city gets Covid cluster after 3 months

TRICHY: Indicating the return of fresh Covid-19 infections in bulk, Trichy city has recorded three positive cases, all from the same family with international travel history.

The Times of India

7 movie theatres in Trichy told to renew sanitary certificate

TRICHY: Trichy corporation has found that seven out of eight cinema theatres and multiplexes functioning in the city have not renewed their sanitary certificates in the last three years. A fine of ₹50,000 was levied on a multiplex for operating without renewing the mandatory certificate, while other theatres were instructed…

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Chamber hails removal of RT-PCR test requirement

The business sector cheered the government's decision to get rid of the Covid-19 test and quarantine period on arrival for overseas travellers, but has reaffirmed its call for an extension of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme.

Los Angeles Times

$85 million payment OKd in ‘Zoombombing’ case that included porn in Bible study class

Zoom Video Communications Inc., owner of the popular meeting application that rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, will pay $85 million to users and implement changes to its business as part of a class action settlement tied to multiple "Zoombombing" incidents — including one in which pornography was streamed…

The Times of India

Bhopal: Wedding season fails to bring cheer to marriage halls

BHOPAL: Business at marriage halls and cinema halls was worst hit during the Covid pandemic as the cinemas remained shut for a longer period than other places like shops, restaurants and hotels. And even after they opened up, they were virtually shut for a considerable period of time for lack…

Tribune News Service

Pfizer's COVID-19 pill will soon be available across the US

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is finishing plans to make Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 pill available at any pharmacy across the country, with supply increasing as the BA.2 subvariant drives an uptick in cases and hospitalizations.

Reuters

Canada draws 1 million travelers in one week for first time since pandemic

Canada attracted more than one million travelers in a week for the first time since the pandemic, government data showed on Friday, as easing of COVID-19 border restrictions encouraged visitors back into the country.

ABC News

COVID rules are winding back, but some Australians are still locking down

Cities around the country are again heaving with life, but many of the approximately 500,000 Australians who are severely immunocompromised are left fearing for their health.

ABC News

Close contact rules could cost Queensland families hundreds of dollars

Rules for COVID-19 close contacts in Queensland have been eased but a social services group says the new requirements could put further pressure on families already struggling with the rising cost of living.

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