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More than half of Americans have had Covid-19 — here's how to tell if you are one of them

According to a recent CDC report, the majority of Americans have been exposed to Covid-19. Even if you've been vaccinated, there's still a way to know if you might have had a past infection.

Inverse

Editorial: Another day, another redemption book project from a former Trump official

The Trump administration’s abysmal handling of America’s worst public health crisis in a century was the result of a refusal to accept the reality of that crisis — a refusal that started at the top. That’s the judgment of Dr. Deborah Birx, Trump’s former Coronavirus Response Task Force coordinator. In…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Scheduled operations reached highest number in March since start of pandemic

Scheduled operations in Scotland’s hospitals reached the highest number since the start of the Covid pandemic in March, new figures have shown.

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17 countries with scrapped travel rules for holidays - including Greece and Switzerland

Daily Record

Leeds patients mistaking deadly infection for Covid face huge delays for treatment

Rates of the disease are high

Leeds Live

Nadine Dorries accused of 'spreading disinformation' in Covid rules row

NADINE Dorries has been accused of spreading “disinformation” amid her dogged defence of the law-breaking Prime Minister.

The National (Scotland)

Big fall in Wirral’s Covid-19 numbers as pressure on hospitals eases

It is good news for Wirral

Liverpool Echo

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Oil Slips on China Demand Worries, While EU Weighs Russia Oil Ban

Oil slipped about 1% on Tuesday as concerns about the demand outlook due to prolonged COVID lockdowns in China outweighed support from a possible European oil embargo on Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Beijing, reporting dozens of new cases daily, is mass-testing residents to avert a lockdown similar to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fitch Cuts China's 2022 GDP Forecast on COVID Hit

Fitch said on Tuesday it has cut China's GDP growth forecast for 2022 to 4.3% from 4.8%, saying pandemic-related disruptions have had an impact on the country's economy in the first two quarters of the year. The rating agency said it stills expects a quarter-over-quarter GDP contraction in the second…

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Covid rules in Edinburgh schools as pupils with symptoms 'can still attend'

Children with coronavirus symptoms will now be encouraged to attend school as long as they are feeling well enough after change in new restrictions in Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

What is Omicron XE? Symptoms of the new Covid variant as hundreds of cases found in UK

637 cases of the new variant have been detected in England

The Independent UK

Alleged terror funder ‘sent Covid bounce back loans to ISIS’

A former pub landlord faces terror charges over allegations he collected thousands of pounds in Covid ‘bounce back’ loans to send to ISIS, the Old Bailey heard.

Evening Standard

Minister piles more pressure on police to investigate Keir Starmer ‘beergate’

A cabinet minister has piled further pressure on Durham police to open an investigation allegations Sir Keir Starmer broke Covid rules when he was caught on camera sipping a beer with colleagues.

Evening Standard

Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued

All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Mental health needs rise as pandemic fluctuates

As COVID-19 infection cases continue to fluctuate, one area that medical experts continue to see an increased need for is mental health care.

AAP

Shuey has full faith in coach Simpson

West Coast face a big battle to avoid the wooden spoon this AFL season after suffering a huge form drop amidst an injury and COVID-19 crisis.

The Hindu

Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers in Belagavi: Mufti calls for a peaceful, united India

The devout gathered in large numbers in Idgah grounds in Belagavi and other towns and villages for the congregation that was held after a break of two years owing to COVID-19 lockdowns

Reuters

Taiwan cuts COVID quarantine for arrivals even as cases rise

Taiwan announced on Tuesday it was cutting to seven days from 10 mandatory quarantine for all arrivals, its latest relaxation of the rules to try to live with COVID-19 and resume normal life even as the number of domestic infections spikes.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Guterres in Senegal: ‘Triple Crisis’ in Africa Aggravated by War in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis,” across Africa, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Dynamite News

COVID: Daily cases dip below 3,000 mark

India's daily COVID-19 count fell below 3000-mark, by logging in fresh 2,568 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

ABC News

Call for Nicola Spurrier to return to SA vaccine mandate trial that may not proceed to judgement

Lawyers for nurses challenging South Australia's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers want to again subpoena the state's Chief Public Health Officer, despite the court hearing the case may never "proceed to final judgement" if the emergency declaration is revoked.

Chronicle Live

Lee Burge on his 'scary' brush with Covid, Sunderland's play-off chances, and new contract hopes

Sunderland goalkeeper Lee Burge has made a full recovery after suffering complications following a bout of Covid

The Hindu

Active COVID-19 cases in India dip to 19,137

The death toll climbed to 5,23,889 with 20 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am on May 3, 2022, stated.

Reuters

Some in Shanghai get out for a rare stroll; Beijing tightens COVID curbs

Some of Shanghai's 25 million people managed to get out on Tuesday for short walks and shopping after enduring more than a month under a COVID-19 lockdown, while China's capital, Beijing, focused on mass tests and said it would keep schools closed.

AAP

SA has first cases of new virus variants

South Australia has reported two cases of new COVID-19 variants but health officials say it's too early to make any call on re-imposing health restrictions.

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