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Firm's 'air shield' tech aims for virus protection on airplanes

SEATTLE — Air travelers are returning to the skies and U.S. planes are now typically flying full and with many passengers not wearing masks — a worry for those most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.

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Jonathan Bernstein: Democrats are flunking Pandemic 101

Congress still hasn’t approved supplemental funding for COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots, treatments, tests and scientific work in a bill it’s been sitting on for months. Democrats have the tools to make it happen, but they aren’t using them, and I don’t understand why.

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Editorial: What does it take to rise out of poverty? Baltimore launches a pilot program to find out

Fewer than 10% of Marylanders live below the poverty line, but in Baltimore, the ratio is much higher, with one in five people living in poverty. There is no shortage of reasons why the rate in the state’s largest city is stubbornly high. Often, poverty simply begets more poverty. Individuals…

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Chicago Public Schools launches mental health and suicide prevention campaign: ‘COVID has only presented an additional challenge’

CHICAGO -- Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday announced the launch of a mental health and suicide prevention campaign that encourages students in seventh through 12th grade to take a pledge to stay alive and seek help if they need it.

Chicago Tribune

UK holidaymakers in rush to sun spearheading TUI recovery after Covid lockdown

Travel group said its UK operation “continues to lead the way” for summer bookings, which show an 11 per cent increase against pre-pandemic levels

Wales Online

China berates WHO chief for 'irresponsible' remarks on its zero-COVID policy

China's foreign ministry called on World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to avoid making "irresponsible" remarks, after he said China's zero-COVID policy was not sustainable.

Reuters

Experts say there are more cases of flu in Wales right now than they would expect

The Welsh Government says it is watching the increase 'very carefully'

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FTSE 100 Live: US inflation dips, Covid update boosts Asia markets

Inflation figures in the United States are today expected to show the annual rate has fallen back from its four-decade high of 8.5%.

Evening Standard

India’s vulnerability in the global economic tumult

There is no alternative to timely policy responses, heeding sound economic advice, and strengthening institutions

The Hindu

Understudies are the undervalued key to change in the theatre industry - let’s make it happen

Covid chaos has had a huge effect on theatre shows and understudies have held them together - it’s time to do more than applaud

Evening Standard

‘Localised’ recessions? China’s economy teeters amid lockdowns

Economists warn of negative economic growth in certain sectors and regions if ‘zero COVID’ policy continues.

Al Jazeera

Elon Musk Not Worried About Impact Of China Lockdowns On Tesla Production

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that China is lifting COVID-19 lockdowns rapidly, adding that he does not expect any delays amid

Benzinga

COVID: India records single-day rise of 2,897 cases

With 2,897 coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of cases rose to 4,31,10,586, even as active cases have decreased to 19,494. More on Dynamite News:

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COVID-battered Indian migrant workers prefer jobs closer to home

Many migrants finding jobs closer to home where possible, or forging stronger support networks in destination cities.

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If I Catch The ‘Rona Right Before Election Day How Am I Meant To Vote?

A new issue has arisen this federal election for the Australian Electoral Commission: how to vote if you're in COVID-19 iso on election day?

Pedestrian.tv

Your Whirlwind Tour Of The Minor Parties Running At The Federal Election

A complete guide covering: the good, the bad and the ones that are poisoning your uncle's Facebook feed.

Benzinga

'Fortunate To Be Vaccinated:' Bill Gates Gets COVID-19

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates has said he's tested positive for COVID-19.

ABC News

South Australia records surge in COVID cases and hospitalisations, as authorities warn of flu risk

South Australia records eight deaths of people with COVID-19 along with 4,299 new cases, while health data shows influenza notification rates are highest in young people.

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Bill Gates tests positive for Covid-19

Bill Gates tweeted Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Orioles beat Cardinals in St. Louis for first time in 19 years, 5-3

ST. LOUIS — Left-handed reliever Packy Naughton, replacing COVID-affected Adam Wainwright, made his first Cardinals start Tuesday night against a Baltimore Orioles team which hadn’t been to St. Louis, almost since its forbearers, the Browns, were here.

Nottingham Post

£3.5 million Sherwood care home rated inadequate as 'staffing crisis' hits service

'There's still a lot more to do to get it back up to scratch'

AAP

Dockers wary of nightclub COVID risks

Fremantle players are being backed to make good decisions and put the team first when deciding on which places to visit during WA's COVID-19 peak.

The Times of India

China risks 1.6 million deaths in virus ‘tsunami’ if Covid Zero is abandoned: Study

BEIJING: China risks a “tsunami” of coronavirus infections resulting in 1.6 million deaths if the government abandons its long-held Covid Zero policy and allows the highly-infectious Omicron variant to spread unchecked, according to researchers at Shanghai’s Fudan University.

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Western Australia records fresh COVID peak with 17,033 new infections

Western Australia sets a fresh record with daily COVID case numbers, which represent almost a 40 per cent jump on Tuesday's figure, with about one in 40 now infected with the virus.

ABC News

As Amy Shark begins her biggest tour since COVID hit, the singer is calling for more safeguards for artists

ARIA Award-winning singer Amy Shark is about to embark on an ambitious 60-date national tour. After being forced to pare back her touring plans over the past two years due to the pandemic, she is calling on the government to learn from what has happened and put safeguards in place…

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