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Steady slump as Mumbai sees 2,550 new Covid-19 cases, 88% lower than third wave's peak

MUMBAI: With an addition of 40,805 fresh cases, Maharashtra's Covid-19 case tally went past the 75 lakh grim mark on Sunday. The state has contributed to 19% of India's case load of 3.9 crore cases.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Data highlight need to focus on curbing comorbidities

CHENNAI: Vaccination on war footing may give immense benefits in bringing down Covid-19 deaths, but the state now has clear evidence to show that long-term health policies should focus on prevention, management and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that push infectees into ICUs and complications.

The Times of India

Newcastle 500 postponed to 'later in the year' due to concerns about COVID

CONFIRMED: The Newcastle 500 has been postponed until later in 2022.

Newcastle Herald

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Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened

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Helping hampers: community group providing an isolation lifeline

One Hunter organisation is doing what it can to reduce the financial burden this year by putting together free hampers for those impacted by COVID-19.

Newcastle Herald

Queensland to release its COVID plan for schools soon, but will it include RATs and masks for kids?

Two weeks before the school year starts, the Queensland government is expected to soon reveal how it plans to reduce the risk of COVID in classrooms. But will it include regular rapid antigen tests for kids?

ABC News

Bristol Covid latest: One new death in region as cases stabilise

Cases continue to fall nationally and locally

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Teachers, parents and the opposition cautiously welcome Victorian COVID-19 back-to-school plan

Parents and teachers alike react with excitement to the government's push for kids to return to school, but the union warns the rollout will need to be closely watched.

ABC News

UK daily Covid cases fall as scientist says we are ‘over the worst’ of pandemic

UK daily Covid cases have almost halved compared to a fortnight ago, according to the latest data, with a further 74,799 cases reported Sunday.

Evening Standard

Half of first-wave Covid cases may have lasting harm to sense of smell

Early findings in Swedish study show range of chronic olfactory problems in people infected in 2020

The Guardian - UK

Major RAT school rollout underway in NSW

Millions of rapid antigen tests are being delivered to NSW schools, with a rise in COVID-19 cases anticipated after children return to classrooms.

AAP

AFLW Pride round is about more than just rainbows and flags

Given the inextricable relationship between gender, sexuality and the AFLW, the conversation around inclusion and diversity must also acknowledge the agonising crawl towards gender equity

The Guardian - AU

Australian children facing ‘generation-defining disruption’ due to pandemic, experts say

Research shows the indirect impacts of public health measures may be more detrimental to wellbeing of children and adolescents than catching Covid

The Guardian - AU

Three worst hit Covid hot spots in Ayrshire as suppressed zones return

Public Health Scotland data has revealed the places with the highest instances of coronavirus.

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Omicron outbreak adds to woeful start for financial markets

Business & Investing: What's behind the dreadful first three weeks of the year on financial markets here and overseas

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A big culture shock is coming New Zealand's way

New Zealand's been in a fortunate position until now, but its rose-tinted outlook on Covid is about to come to a crushing end.

Wales Online

Stressed, anxious and worried about the future - How teenagers due to take exams this summer are feeling

They've been forced to miss classes and had a large chunk of lessons go online - but officials still think they should be sitting exams

The Times of India

No bubble is foolproof around the world: AIFF president Praful Patel

NAVI MUMBAI: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Sunday denied that the bio-bubble for the Women's Asian Cup was weak as several COVID-19 cases among the home team's players led to the cancellation of their match against Chinese Taipei.

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The Times of India

No bubble is full proof around the world: AIFF president Praful Patel

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Gambia looks to Africans to revive its stricken tourism industry

In an effort to revitalise Gambia’s flagging tourism sector, which has been decimated during the Covid-19 pandemic, the West African country is looking closer to home, and even at its own, to bolster the once-vibrant industry.

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald reveals plans to celebrate ending of restrictions

'I could see that a lot of people were out and about, there was a great atmosphere in the city and I’m assuming that was mirrored across the island'

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: Stephen Donnelly issues grim warning about future variants and gives update on possible annual vaccinations

Ireland's Health Minister said: 'We could have mutations of Omicron, that may be more severe, so obviously we have to keep an eye on that'

Wales Online

Wales Health Minister gives update on what could change at Feb 10 review

Covid passes and rules around face masking will be considered

The Times of India

India out of women's Asian Cup; match against Chinese Taipei called off after 12 players test COVID positive

NAVI MUMBAI: India were forced out of the AFC Women's Asian Cup football tournament on Sunday after a dozen COVID-19 cases among their players led to the cancellation of a group match against Chinese Taipei minutes before kickoff here.

The Times of India

Covid-19: Maharashtra better off than most others in active cases

PUNE: Maharashtra may have the second highest number of active Covid-19 cases in the country after Karnataka, but in terms of cases per million population, the state actually trails several others, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Delhi and Haryana, an analysis by the health department has shown. The analysis, experts…

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