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Airline bosses call for 'devastating' Covid travel restrictions to be lifted

In a letter to the UK Government, they are asking for restriction-free travel to be restored “at the very least” for those who are fully vaccinated

Wales Online

Boris Johnson had birthday party at No 10 during 2020 lockdown, report claims – as it happened

ITV News reports that prime minister’s wife, Carrie Johnson, organised gathering for him in cabinet room on 19 June 2020

The Guardian - UK

Independence referendum can progress due to 'improved' covid situation, says John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister's comments came after Nicola Sturgeon said a timetable for a referendum Bill would be published in the coming weeks.

Daily Record

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Covid NI: The restrictions that are being relaxed this week

A number of relaxations will come into force on January 26

Belfast Live

‘Stealth Omicron’: Everything we know about new ‘under investigation’ Covid-19 strain BA.2

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

The Independent UK

What is Covid Plan A, what are the rules and when does Plan B end?

Following his announcement during Prime Minister's Questions on January 19, Boris Johnson has directed the UK back towards Plan A which was in place before the Omicron wave. But what does this really mean, what's going and what's staying?

Daily Mirror

We are only half way through Covid pandemic, says World Health Organisation

“It’s a new virus, and we must go on treating it as though it is full of surprises, very nasty and rather cunning.”

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Covid briefing: Five things you need to know about Covid as unvaccinated workers from England could work in Wales

Unvaccinated NHS staff who lose jobs in England under new mandatory vaccination rules could work in Wales

Wales Online

‘It’s time to get back to full speed in London,’ says Steve Barclay

Retail and hospitality hoping the end of Plan B will boost trade

Evening Standard

Covid-19: What are the rule changes in England this week as Government ditch Plan B?

While there will be no legal obligation for people to wear face coverings across the UK as of Thursday, the Government 'recommend' that they are still worn in private or enclosed settings

Chronicle Live

UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job

Britain's Boris Johnson was fighting to shore up his premiership on Monday after his office said his birthday in 2020 was marked by a gathering in Downing Street, adding fuel to an investigation into government parties during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Reuters

More Covid-19 restrictions will lift from today including rules easing in pubs

Nicola Sturgeon announced recently that more restrictions would be lifted from today onwards as the Omircon variant begins to dissipate and new infections fall across Scotland

Edinburgh Live

Care at home service in Ayrshire didn't have staff Covid outbreak plan during spot check

The Care Inspectorate compiled a report following its visit.

Daily Record

Covid-19 Ireland: Minister Stephen Donnelly warns there could be 'more variants of concern'

The massive reopening of society after 22 months of Covid hell will also today see thousands of workers start to head back to the office for the first time in nearly two years for many

Dublin Live

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The Guardian - AU

Covid outbreaks among students unlikely to shut NSW schools but staff shortages could

State’s teachers union says significant disruption to staffing may cause closures as parent group says it will launch legal action over rules preventing pandemic leave

ABC News

What do school kids think about weekly rapid tests for COVID?

After two years of disrupted schooling, the prospect of doing two rapid antigen tests a week isn't bothering these students too much.

The Guardian - UK

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

The Guardian - AU

Elderly woman forced to isolate under a tree in remote community due to lack of facilities

Quarantine facilities desperately needed in Yuendumu where Covid has ripped through community, relative says

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The Times of India

CII asks state governments to lift Covid curbs

NEW DELHI: Industry body CII has suggested that state governments should lift restrictions on economic activity, given that the occupancy rate of hospital beds due to the Omicron variant of Covid is “well within the manageable level”.

The Independent UK

Covid news – live: Minister resigns over failure to recoup coronavirus fraud losses as travel tests scrapped

Treasury minister Lord Agnew quits over handling of fraudulent business loans

The Hindu

Coronavirus live updates | India's Omicron wave may intensify in coming weeks: experts

Tens of thousands of people protested in Brussels on Sunday against COVID-19 restrictions, some clashing with police who fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse them near the European Commission's headquarters.

ABC News

South Australia records two more COVID deaths but Premier says active cases going down

South Australia has recorded two COVID-linked deaths — a woman in her 40s and a man in his 70s.

AAP

No All Stars concerns for focused Curran

Coming off a breakout year, Warriors forward Josh Curran is keen to play for the Indigenous All Stars next month despite concerns about the COVID-19 situation.

The Times of India

Covid-19: Third wave in Kolkata sees fastest rise & fastest dip

KOLKATA: The third Covid wave has seen the quickest surge and fall in daily new cases in Kolkata with the number of affected rising eight times in just 11 days and sliding back over the next 13 days. This was far sharper than the surges witnessed during the peaks of…

The Canberra Times

COVID boosts Queanbeyan in competition with Sydney

More than 130 NSW government jobs in Queanbeyan

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