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Covid deaths drop by 14% in Maharashtra, still over 1,000 a month

MUMBAI: Covid-19 mortality in the city declined by 72% in February compared to January when the third wave had arrived and peaked. The city witnessed less than 100 deaths (68) in the month -- one of the lowest monthly averages seen in the pandemic -- against January’s 247 fatalities.

The Times of India

COVID-19 disrupts social fabric in the Kimberley as community transmission grows

While only a handful of communities have been impacted by the pandemic so far, the prospect of widespread cases is disrupting the joys many residents take for granted.

ABC News

No playing down Covid

The Public Health Ministry has floated the idea of changing the daily announcements it makes on Covid-19 infections.

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Nearly third more Covid deaths among England’s poorest since turn of the year

Ministers warned disparities will only widen after removal of free testing, mandated isolation, and sick payments

The Independent UK

Pilot, cafe owner, photographer: family remembers ‘incredible’ great-grandfather who died from Covid

Apostolos ‘Jack’ Moulos held deep family bonds but late-stage dementia and lockdown separation made his time in aged care even harder

The Guardian - AU

India’s Covid deaths could be as high as 3.7 million, French scientist claims

India’s actual Covid-19 fatalities are likely to be seven times higher than the official estimate of 510,000 deaths, a French expert said. The government rejected the study, asserting it followed globally acceptable practice for a proper body count.

Radio France Internationale

Australia is opening up, but some immunocompromised people feel left behind

As more and more states ease COVID-19 restrictions around Australia, some immunocompromised people are worried about the consequences.

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‘Pandora’s box’ of conspiracy theories unleashed by Covid cannot be shut, experts warn

‘No one is under the illusion that this is going to be solved by the dropping of restrictions,’ researcher says

The Independent UK

‘Freedom day’ was no leap into the light. For that we must set aside tribalism

The pandemic eroded trust in government and each other – we must rebuild this to find a ‘new normal’

The Guardian - UK

‘Don Quixote-like quest’: Ukraine attack and easing Covid mandates leave US trucker protest on the fringe

The convoy, which set out to ‘clog the streets’ has had too few vehicles to make an impact on traffic

The Guardian - US

Femicide Census: there’s a disturbing reason for the falling number of murders

A woman can be killed when she tries to leave her violent partner, which happened less often during the Covid lockdowns

The Guardian - UK

Rail firms ramp up timetables as passenger demand begins to return to pre-Covid levels

Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway the latest to join other companies in reintroducing services cut when the Omicron coronavirus variant arrived in the UK

Wales Online

No shortage of Favipiravir pills

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) on Saturday said the country is not facing shortages of anti-viral Favipiravir pills for Covid-19 patients.

Bangkok Post

CPM state meet a push for Covid-hit hospitality sector in Kochi

KOCHI: The CPM state conference has given a push to the Covid-hit hospitality sector in Kochi. All major hotels in the city have been booked to accommodate the delegates and leaders of the party.

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Mysuru-Hyderabad flights record uptick in number of passengers

MYSURU: The number of people flying between Mysuru and Hyderabad has been steadily rising over the past few months, with the ticket sales touching numbers registered prior to the outbreak of Covid-19 nearly two years ago.

The Times of India

Kerala reports 3,262 new Covid cases, test positivity rate at 7.8%

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state on Saturday reported 3,262 new positive cases from the 41,753 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The test positivity rate has become 7.81%.

The Times of India

Karnataka: Mekedatu padayatra set to resume today

BENGALURU: The ruling BJP and opposition Congress seem to be headed for another showdown with the Ramanagara district administration refusing permission for the second phase of Mekedatu padayatra citing Covid-19 restrictions.

The Guardian - AU

Many Queensland schools to close as ‘unpredictable’ weather continues – as it happened

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Don't forget the nightlife industry

Despite a rise in Covid-19 cases, the decision to not impose curfews, lockdowns, or close public spaces and restaurants is a welcome change by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

The Guardian - UK

Kristalina Georgieva: the IMF boss tackling Covid, the climate crisis and, now, war

The attitudes of the first fund chief to come from a former communist country were shaped by her early life, but her focus is now on a greener post-Covid future

ABC News

Victorian community football and netball clubs hoping they're coming out the other side of horror COVID-19 period

After a rotten two years thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, community sport in Victoria is preparing to get back on the field.

Daily Mirror

Train fares up 3.8% as millions return to offices after Covid rules axed

Prices including most season tickets will go up by 3.8% from Tuesday – just as millions return to offices. The move has been branded a rip-off amid soaring prices for food and power

Chronicle Live

Covid seems never-ending. Here's what happened to 10 other deadly viruses in history

From Spanish flu, bird and swine flu to HIV, SARS and Ebola - were they defeated or are they still a health risk?

The Guardian - UK

The week in radio: Death by Conspiracy; Science Vs (Joe Rogan: The Malone Interview); Mission Transmission

Marianna Spring tackles Covid misinformation; Wendy Zukerman and Rose Rimler take Joe Rogan apart; and FunKids goes boldly and delightfully into space

Daily Mirror

Etiquette guide to 'living with Covid' according to social bible Debretts

The Sunday Mirror has teamed up with Debretts - which has been guiding the nation in good manners since 1796 - to compile a top ten dos and dont's to avoid falling out with friends and loved ones.

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