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Covid briefing: Seven things you need to know as No 10 staff brace for questioning over 'partygate'

Detectives investigating the lockdown parties in No 10 will begin contacting those they believe to have been involved

Wales Online

Library use plummeted in 2021, but e-visits showed 18% rise during lockdown

Covid-19 has caused a steep decline in visitors and income, but an increase in digital visits shows libraries continue to be valued, says Cipfa CEO

The Guardian - UK

Blue states are rolling back mask rules – but experts warn it’s too soon

The lifting of mandates is coming at a time when the CDC says a vast majority of the country is still seeing high Covid transmission

The Guardian - US

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Why UP election may be a referendum on BJP govt’s handling of Covid-19, farmers’ protest

NEW DELHI: As Uttar Pradesh goes to the first of the seven phases of election on Thursday, the BJP government led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath faces a stiff challenge from the opposition parties, particularly the Samajwadi Party, to retain power in the most populous state of the country.

The Times of India

Covid news – live: UK move to end restrictions early ‘very brave or very stupid’, warn scientists

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The Independent UK

Covid news: Spain drops mandatory use of face masks outdoors; UK reports another 66,638 daily cases – as it happened

Face coverings still required in indoor public spaces in Spain; UK records 66,638 daily infections and 206 Covid-linked deaths

The Guardian - AU

Prince Harry: get tested for HIV to protect others in same way as for Covid

Duke of Sussex says in video with Gareth Thomas that he hopes to continue Diana’s work to eradicate stigma

The Guardian - UK

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Coronavirus live | Bengal govt to reopen primary schools after evaluating situation: Mamata

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 171 crore on Wednesday, the Union Health Ministry said

The Hindu

Rugby Australia, union extend pay deal

Rugby Australia and the local union have agreed to extend the players' pay deal by another year as COVID-19 continues to add financial pressure on the game.

AAP

Tasmanian education minister Sarah Courtney quits politics following French vacation criticism

Courtney will resign after drawing criticism for holiday in France as Tasmanian schools prepared to reopen amid Covid concerns

The Guardian - AU

NSW to revisit economic gender disparity in the wake of Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins

Expert women’s panel will look at ways to close gender pay gap, make childcare more affordable and accessible, and get more women into the workforce

The Guardian - AU

What the papers say – February 10

The nation’s papers are focused on the news that all Covid restrictions may end in two weeks.

The Independent UK

'Boris Johnson decided to lift all Covid restrictions to avoid leadership challenge'

Many will be pleased to see an end to the disruption the country has had to accept due to Covid, but we should not ignore those with chronic conditions and low immunity not able to live a normal life

Daily Mirror

NSW byelections preview; federal Coalition rebounds in Essential poll

Four state byelections will occur in NSW on Saturday, with polls closing at 6pm AEDT.

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France 24

New York, Massachusetts ease mask mandates as leaders seek ‘normalcy’

The governors of New York and Massachusetts announced on Wednesday that they would end certain mask mandates in their states, joining a growing list of US state leaders planning to lift face-covering rules as the latest Covid-19 surge eases.

ABC News

As COVID-19 reaches WA nursing homes, aged care workers are bracing for Omicron's impact

With two cases of COVID-19 confirmed at a residential facility in Perth, the union for aged care workers is hoping lessons are learned from how the sector handled Omicron in the eastern states.

Daily Mirror

Scientists give verdict on whether England is REALLY ready to drop Covid isolation rules

Experts raised concerns for the UK's most vulnerable after Boris Johnson announced the government's plans to abandon self isolation rules by February 24

The Times of India

Along with original Omicron strain, 3 sub-types circulating

JAIPUR: The latest genome sequencing report of Covid patients showed that 99% of the samples tested positive for Omicron variant, while 1.2% tested positive for the Delta variant in the state.

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The Times of India

Jaipur: Covid admissions dip 43% in last 10 days, active cases plunge too

JAIPUR: Covid admissions in city hospitals have reduced by 43% in the last 10 days. Only 260 patients are currently in the city's hospitals compared to 459 on January 29. Health department officials agreed that due to the decrease in daily infections and active cases, hospitalisations have taken a dip.

Daily Mirror

Man who claims he's world's oldest celebrates '121st birthday' while suffering Covid

Andrelino Vieira da Silva, from Goias, Brazil, is thought to have seven children, 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild

The Independent UK

Scotland ‘not given appropriate notice over move to lift Covid rules in England’

Scottish ministers have voiced their concerns about the implications removing self-isolating rules in England could have north of the border.

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: When to keep your kids home from school amid jump in Covid-related absences

"My own two have been in school about 10 days this whole year it seems at this point"

Wales Online

One manager of the Crwys Road café explained that Brexit and Covid-19 had a major impact on their decision to close

Bangkok Post

Insurers avoid travellers after heavy Covid losses

Insurance companies have become reluctant to offer Covid-19 coverage to foreign tourists as the industry was beset by a liquidity crunch after issuing many policies and experiencing a high number of cases the past year.

The Guardian - AU

Religious discrimination laws in limbo – as it happened

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