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Is China making children wear spacesuits to protect them from Covid-19?

A cute video of children waddling around in astronaut costumes has caused a stir online, with some people claiming that it shows how China is forcing schoolchildren to wear spacesuits to school as part of their latest raft of Covid-19 restrictions. But the video has been taken out of its…

France 24

Boris Johnson’s many challenges – and how Tory MPs aim to capitalise

Analysis: backbenchers are spotting opportunities to take advantage of a weakened leader

The Guardian - UK

‘Covid pass’ comes into effect in France as cases surge

People no longer allowed to visit public venues unless fully vaccinated or recently recovered from Covid

The Independent UK

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New maps show how and where Covid cases have dropped across UK since Christmas

In the past seven days, more than 640,000 coronavirus infections have been confirmed by the Department of Health, but this is a 15% drop compared to the previous week

Daily Mirror

Controversial Midlothian school development to get site visit ahead of appeal

Councillors rejected plans for "commuter desert" after they were unable to visit the site because of Covid restrictions earlier this month

Edinburgh Live

Couple won't send son to school if he has to wear covid face mask

Mark and Catrina Cowie's son, 12, has only been to school for just half an hour this term.

Daily Record

Covid: Exact point Omicron wave peaked in Nottinghamshire shown by data

More than 3,000 cases were recorded on one day

Nottingham Post

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Stop hiding COVID deaths, Cong. tells govt.

Demands payment of ex gratia for all claims that are above official figures

The Hindu

Anas Sarwar demands clarity on future imposition of coronavirus restrictions

The Scottish Labour leader said the Scottish Government’s ad-hoc decision making on Covid restrictions must end.

The Independent UK

Covid tests for fully vaxxed arrivals set to be axed

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement today but no date has yet been confirmed

Birmingham Post

Anti-vaxxers with 'cease and desist notice' moved on by police from Covid-19 jab clinic after wrongly claiming 'crimes' were being committed

They quoted a 'crime number' and wrongly said a 'live criminal case' was underway

Manchester Evening News

Holiday boost as covid tests for vaccinated travellers to UK finally scrapped

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the changes to international travel rules which are then usually adopted by Scottish and Welsh devolved governments.

Daily Record

Covid rules end this week – exact dates for masks, Covid Pass and what will change

The government plans to lift a substantial portion of its Covid measures this week as the UK prepares for the virus to become endemic, meaning the virus may still be present but isn't a concern and isn't expected to be disruptive

Daily Mirror

Covid tests to be scrapped for fully vaccinated travellers in half term boost

Boris Johnson confirmed the change was coming as an announcement was expected later on relaxing testing rules for foreign travel

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Wales Online

Covid tests for holidaymakers and travellers scrapped, says Boris

You will no longer need to take tests if you are fully vaccinated

Evening Standard

70 arrested as thousands protest in Brussels against Covid restrictions

Seventy people were arrested and over a dozen injured in clashes between police and protesters as tens of thousands marched through Brussels against Covid rules.

Evening Standard

It’s back to the office we go, London

Trains rammed on big return after two years of working from home

The Times of India

World Cup dreams over for 'absolutely devastated' Indian women football players

NEW DELHI: For a bunch of Indian women football players hailing from humble backgrounds, life in the last one year has revolved around playing in the AFC Asian Cup and with that taking a shot at the elusive FIFA World Cup but that dream lay shattered after COVID-19 knocked them…

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The Guardian - UK

Reaching for military metaphors won’t help Britain learn to live with Covid

There will be no ‘victory’ or ‘armistice day’ – the reality of how pandemics end is far more complicated than that, says the science writer Philip Ball

Wales Online

Canary Islands introduced heightened level of alert for Gran Canaria and La Palma following a spike in the number of Omicron infections

The Independent UK

Timeline of alleged gatherings across government during Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson facing intense scrutiny over latest reports of No 10 parties during lockdown

Irish Mirror

Louth woman who lost four and a half stone during Covid pandemic shares top tips for weight loss

Lisa lost a total of four and a half stone and says she feels so much better for it

Edinburgh Live

John Lewis announce full sick pay for workers regardless of Covid vaccination status

Following decisions made by Ikea and Next to cut the pay of unvaccinated employees if they have to isolate, John Lewis have said they believe "this would not be right"

The Independent UK

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

PM facing outrage after details of rule-breaking bashes continue to emerge

The Independent UK

How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

The PM is in hot water again - but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic.

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