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COVID rule changes are a sign of the times

The pressure of the Omicron outbreak has meant things have rapidly changed as we reflect on almost two years of COVID in Australia.

Newcastle Herald

Edinburgh confirms new Covid hotspots as Scotland eases Omicron restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "cautiously optimistic" about Scotland's coronavirus situation, as she eases the current Omicron restrictions in Edinburgh and beyond.

Edinburgh Live

There's no Victorian COVID-19 lockdown, but Melburnians are choosing to stay home anyway

As a wave of Omicron infections wreaks havoc across workplaces and the healthcare system, the data suggests many Victorians are voting with their feet and staying close to home.

ABC News

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Covid NI: Stormont Executive urged to set out 'roadmap' for easing restrictions

It comes as the Scottish and Welsh governments begin to remove rules introduced at the start of the Omicron wave

Belfast Live

Pubs in Lanarkshire call for 'better confidence' in hospitality sector after Omicron decimates trading

Lisini Pub Co have spoken out over the treatment of hospitality venues

Daily Record

Tasmania's Omicron wave might not have peaked yet, but the state's showing promising signs

Tasmanians might be wondering whether they're on the cusp of seeing the Omicron wave begin to wane. Unfortunately it might not be that simple, experts say.

ABC News

'Most challenging time': Canberra businesses suffering with third year of COVID

Now into its third year, the COVID pandemic's Omicron surge is the biggest hurdle for businesses yet.

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Worst of Omicron wave could be ‘done with’ in some countries – WHO

But the global health body said that ‘no country is out of the woods yet’.

The Independent UK

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar pinpoints day he wants 'nearly all' Covid restrictions lifted in Ireland as Omicron 'less severe'

The Tanaiste told his party that nearly all Covid restrictions could be lifted on what could be seen as a 'freedom day'

Irish Mirror

What to stream: With few new movies on horizon, consider these TV shows

January is a notoriously slow time for new movie releases, a break after the crushing release of awards contenders in November and December, while the ballots are tallied and statuettes are prepared to be handed out. Omicron is not helping the situation either, as new releases are scattering from the…

Tribune News Service

Top two Omicron symptoms that are telltale warning signs you've got Covid

The mandatory Covid self-isolation period has already been cut and Plan B measures are facing their expiration date. It's not known if this will affect case numbers, but it remains important for people to tell know if they have Covid-19

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon announces lifting of Omicron restrictions in Scotland

Nightclubs can reopen and three-household limit on indoor gatherings to end from next Monday

The Guardian - UK

Overworked Sydney paramedics take ambulances home to be ‘on call’ during Omicron surge

Paramedics are ‘drunk on fatigue’ as many work 13-hour shifts then respond to emergency calls after they clock off, union says

The Guardian - AU

Payroll jobs peaked in early December: ABS

Growth in payroll jobs peaked in early December, before the Omicron outbreak which has led to further disruptions in the economy.

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Birmingham Post

Welsh Government £120m funding for firms impacted by Omicron trading restrictions goes live

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething called on the UK Government to firm up plans for the Shared Prosperity Fund

The Hindu

UDF against unscientific lockdown

Satheesan slams govt. for undercounting Omicron cases, lack of planning

Daily Mirror

UK Covid daily deaths soar to highest in 11 months with 438 in last 24 hours

The high figure of 445 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours comes as rules on isolation in England, and Omicron Covid restrictions in Scotland and Wales, are all being relaxed

The Conversation

10 ways to help lonely loved ones in long-term care homes, according to an LTC worker

The devastation brought by the Omicron variant on long-term care (LTC) homes in Ontario is rampant as numerous staff and residents test positive for COVID-19.

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Daily Record

West Lothian hospitality sector given boost as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces end to restrictions

The First Minister stated that the slowing down of Omicron cases means restrictions will be lifted next week.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon lifts measures in Renfrewshire pubs and nightclubs reopen next week

The First Minister told MSPs that Scotland had “turned the corner on the Omicron wave”.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon announces Omicron restrictions to be lifted in Scotland from Monday

The First Minister said recent figures ‘gives us confidence that we have turned the corner’.

Edinburgh Live

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as hospitality restrictions set to ease in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon revealed that the remaining Christmas hospitality restrictions put in place after Christmas would be dropped from next Monday but continued to urge caution

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon says work from home rules to remain in Scotland as Omicron cases drop

The First Minister thanked people for making the sacrifices of restrictions but warned that the epidemic was not yet over and that working from home and face masks would still be the default.

Daily Mirror

All Covid data that will determine Boris Johnson's decision to lift Plan B rules

New infections have fallen dramatically in the past week, latest Department of Health data shows, with hospitalisations appearing to be levelling off amid hopes the Omicron wave has peaked

Daily Mirror

All Covid rule changes that could happen as Boris Johnson makes Plan B announcement today

Boris Johnson could 'substantially reduce' England's Covid Plan B rules after Omicron cases began falling again - from work-from-home to Covid passes and masks, here's what's on the table

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